Dean of Instruction: School of Business - Office of Instruction - Modesto Junior College

Job Title

Dean of Instruction:
School of Business
- Office of Instruction
- Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College

Management Salary Schedule (2025‑2026) Range 49: $13,361 to $16,986 monthly or $13,612 to $17,237 monthly with earned Doctorate. New appointees will receive year‑for‑year credit for prior management experience to a maximum of Step

C.

The District pays for health, vision, dental, and life insurance for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect a higher health option. Estimated cost of District‑provided benefits is $24,408 annually.

Instructional Deans lead Schools that bring together MJC’s discipline programs for similarity in curricular, transfer, and career goals. The Schools provide cohort support services through Success Networks that serve students in their general areas, assisting from the incoming undecided student to the declared major to succeed, persist, and complete. Instructional deans encourage success by creating a culture where students and employees can belong, learn, and thrive in and out of the classroom.

Under direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the Dean plans, directs, manages and oversees the administrative activities and operations of the assigned School; supervises personnel; oversees preparation and conduct of academic programs; guides equity‑based curriculum planning; evaluates instructional staff needs; recommends standards, policies, and procedures; and performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university related to the administrative assignment.
• One year of formal training, internship, or college leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Three years of teaching or administrative experience, preferably at the community college level.

• Principles of current issues involving community, economic development, curriculum development and instructional technology related to academic disciplines in the School.
• The diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and practices that promote equity and success.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and strategies.
• Curriculum and instruction issues; all college services and programs; state and federal laws.
• Codes and regulations affecting instruction and instructional programs.
• Equitable and strategic budget and planning practices.

• Work with an equity‑minded framework that is highly committed to student success.
• Learn, use, and implement new technologies as tools for learning, teaching and administration.
• Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies within and outside the District.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate students and staff, and handle instructional needs.
• Plan, organize, direct, administer, evaluate assigned programs and services.
• Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties.
• Maintain high professionalism and integrity.
• Demonstrate commitment to community and campus activities.

Professional characteristics and examples of duties are noted but not listed in detail.

• Leadership & Operations
  • Plan, direct, manage, and oversee administrative activities.
  • Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff, including workload, training, and professional development.
  • Preside over School meetings and serve on committees.
  • Lead facilities planning, development, maintenance, and management.
  • Participate in local, regional, and state professional organizations.
  • Serve on Deans’ Cabinet and other committees.
  • Set School priorities, long‑term and short‑term goals.
• Enrollment Management, Scheduling, and Budget
  • Plan and develop teaching schedules and coordinate room assignments.
  • Support dual enrollment and enrollment‑related initiatives.
  • Develop and manage the School’s budget; maintain control of funds.
  • Implement strategies to meet enrollment goals.
• Student Success, Completion, and Equity
  • Develop and facilitate diverse and equitable staffing.
  • Assist in planning and implementing equity goals.
  • Support excellence in teaching and innovative pedagogy.
  • Coordinate School…