Dean of Liberal Arts & Social Science Wyoming College Job Riverton area,Wyoming USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Dean of Liberal Arts & Social Science Central Wyoming College

Salary: $77,411.00 – $96,764.00 Annually

Location:

Riverton

Job Type: Full-Time

Department:
Academic Affairs

Additional Information

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed, to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Description

Position Summary

The Dean is primarily responsible for the coordination, planning, control and direction of the division’s academic programs and its faculty and staff.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the coordination, planning, control and direction of division programs, including serving on committees as required, scheduling classes and faculty assignments, reviewing and updating catalog material pertaining to divisional programs, coordinating program advisory committees, articulating programs within college and external colleges, universities and agencies, communicating needs to the VPAA.

Completes routine assessment of local and regional data regarding potential new academic programs, researches viability of potential new programs including budget requirements, and leads new program and project start up activities under the guidance and support of the VPAA and in conjunction with program faculty. Identifies funding sources for new program start up.

In collaboration with department coordinators, ensure all curriculum proposals, including new/revised courses and new/revised programs, follow the college’s established curriculum approval process.

In collaboration with the college course coordinator, ensure statewide data related to courses and programs is accurate, including approval of changes recommended by the Common Course Numbering System process.

Assures student learning by planning, developing, reviewing, and evaluating division courses and programs in cooperation with the VPAA and faculty, including annual program review and annual reports. Serves on the Assessment Committee.

Provides oversight of an outreach center, if applicable.

Assists faculty in maintenance of course outcomes, student outcomes, teaching methodologies, an environment conducive to teaching and learning and with the integration of materials from other disciplines.

Provides oversight of the academic division, including developing and implementing division goals, developing and managing divisional budget through cost control management, conducting regular division meetings, and maintaining communication among division faculty and staff.

Supervises division faculty, staff and adjunct faculty, including assisting in employee/adjunct recruitment and development of orientation and onboarding activities, conducting periodic performance evaluations, serving as a liaison between VPAA and faculty and staff, etc.

Oversees student recruitment, advisement, and progress within division, including monitoring scholarship award process, and maintaining records.

Works in cooperation with College administrators, directors, programs and services in furthering the College mission and vision, and Strategic Plan. Actively participates in Strategic Planning for academics at all CWC locations.

Serves as a resource person to the college and community.

Actively participates in the institution’s Accreditation process and reporting requirements.

Assists with coordination of divisional, concurrent enrollment and dual credit course offerings with area high schools and the Board of Cooperative Higher Educational Services (BOCHES).

Provide leadership to foster and facilitate the cooperative and cohesive operation of various divisional areas in collaboration with other student and academic service functions.

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