Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.
Description
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, Dean of Arts & Sciences position at the Walla Walla campus.
At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by December 4, 2024 @ 11:59pm PST.See Required Application Materials section for more information
General Description:
The Dean of Academic Transfer manages and leads an instructional area that includes the following programs within the Division of Instruction: Arts and Humanities, Math and Education, Social Sciences, Physical, Life, and Sport Sciences, and Honors. The Dean of Academic Transfer supervises several direct reports, including: an administrative assistant, program chairs, faculty (full-time and adjunct), and instructional support staff. The Dean must be a service-oriented leader who is skilled in relationship and partnership building, as they will support instructional operations across multiple programs and sites, as well as establish and foster offsite opportunities. The Dean of Academic Transfer must collaborate effectively and efficiently with other instructional deans: Dean of Access & Opportunity, Dean of Nursing & Allied Health, Dean of Workforce Trades & Transfer, Dean of Corrections Education, and Dean of Clarkston Campus.
Essential Functions:
The following functions and responsibilities will be accomplished by working with the Instructional Leadership Team, as well as chairs, coordinators, faculty, and staff in the Academic Transfer Area:
Leadership & Supervision
Provide college-wide transformative leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Academic Transfer Area, in alignment with the institution's mission and accrediting bodies.
Supervise and manage the following programs: Arts and Humanities, Math and Education, Social Sciences, Physical, Life, and Sport Sciences, and Honors.
Build cohesion between the Academic Transfer programs, creating wrap-around support for programs across divisions.
Develop and maintain relationships across areas and with community partners, such as local school district leaders, to ensure ongoing cooperation and collaboration.
Implement a continuous improvement culture that leverages course survey data, quality assurance feedback, faculty and instructor feedback, and other sources of input.
Establish and implement the Area's mission, vision, and objectives to ensure alignment with the institution's Strategic Plan(Download PDF reader).
Collaborate with the other instructional areas, i.e., Workforce, Nursing and Allied Health, Access & Opportunity, Corrections Education, and Clarkston Campus.
Manage, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all Area employees, i.e., faculty and staff; lead probationary and tenured-faculty evaluation committees
In collaboration with the Vice President of Instruction, develop and implement policies and procedures that lead to quality instruction and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and interagency regulations, e.g., the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation and maintenance of Phi Theta Kapa, Undergraduate Research, and Honors.
Build relationships with faculty and staff to effectively and efficiently administer institutional projects, grants, and initiatives.
Participate in and provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff in the Academic Transfer Area.
Fiscal Responsibilities
Prepare recommendations for and administer the area's budget, oversee all expenditures for goods, services, and personnel.
Provide management oversight for all existing area grants, in consultation and collaboration with the Business Office.
Assorted Responsibilities
Remain current in national, regional, and local trends related to academic transfer programs.
Develop a technologically integrated environment, in collaboration with Technology Services, that fosters an environment of continuous innovation within a rural community college.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to promote programs within the area.
Seek out opportunities for new programs, collaborations, partnerships, and grants in collaboration with the Vice President of Instruction.
Lead and support faculty and staff in efforts to promote equity and diversity through instruction and programming.
Promote sustainable opportunities for instructional wrap-around services in support of student retention and completion.
Institutional and Community Service
Participate on college committees, such as the VPI Leadership Team.
Represent WWCC by attending standing meetings of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), such as the Articulation & Transfer Council.
Provide leadership and mentorship for faculty.
Participate in college activities, including Commencement ceremonies.
Competencies
Diversity & Equity: demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Communication: effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, students, and others.
Education: engage the 21st century community college student and develop sound andragogy.
Technology: teach via a Learning Management System (specifically, Canvas); demonstrate proficiency with 21st century teaching modalities that involve technology, including HyFlex (or its equivalent).
Trust: encourage a trusting atmosphere by regularly communicating, being accountable and transparent, and acting with integrity and confidentiality.
Flexibility & Adaptability: be change ready, to be flexible to adjusting an approach or demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Self-Awareness: utilize feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and areas of improvement and progressively apply.
Continual Improvement: continuously and proactively identify improvement needs and make changes to processes resulting in better outcomes.
Action-Oriented: act on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Self-Directed and Driven: innovative and able to move instruction forward independently and collectively.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
Supervise and manage the following programs: Arts and Humanities, Math and Education, Social Sciences, Physical, Life, and Sport Sciences, and Honors.
Supervise 7-10 program chairs who facilitate and coordinate full-time (30+) faculty reports, in addition to several part-time employees and adjunct faculty.
Works in partnership and collaboration with the VPI Leadership Team to ensure cross-disciplinary support for instructional programs.
Delegation of tasks, responsibilities, and decisions as appropriate.
Budget Authority:
Responsible for oversight and delegation for the Academic Transfer area budget.
Prepares recommendations for and administers the area budget; oversees expenditures for goods, services, and personnel.
Required Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.
Master's degree in the Humanities, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Computer Sciences, or other applicable disciplines from an accredited institution.
Three years' teaching experience in a higher education setting (full-time or equivalent); teaching experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count toward the requirement.
Three years' experience in higher education leadership (Assistant Dean, Department Chair, Director, etc.) or equivalent leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience, passion and commitment for addressing diversity, inclusion, and equity issues and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities, cultures, and viewpoints.
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience teaching in a variety of modalities: in person, online, hybrid, web- or technology-enhanced, synchronous or asynchronous.
Proficient in various technology systems, such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Forms), Cloud-based platforms (PeopleSoft, CANVAS).
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
Doctorate Degree in Humanities, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Computer Sciences, or other applicable discipline from an accredited institution.
Five years' teaching experience in a higher education setting (full-time or equivalent).
Bilingual, especially in Spanish/English.
Experience with higher education accreditation, articulation, and program review.
Grant and budget management experience.
Experience with the Northwest Commission on College and Universities (NWCCU), National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), and/or NC-SARA reporting and standards.
Five years of experience in higher education leadership (Department Chair, Director, etc.).
You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.
Conditions/Terms of Employment
This is a full-time, administrative professional position. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco free institution.
Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in office environments. This position will typically work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the Fall, Winter and Spring, and Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., during the Summer. Evening and weekend work is common. Out of town travel required; regular visits to the College's other campuses required (Clarkston, and Correction Education sites - Coyote Ridge Corrections Center and Washington State Penitentiary (Walla Walla). Some travel required to community partner sites (high schools, community organizations, etc.). Frequent interaction with students, faculty, staff, members of the community, and community partners.
Compensation:
Annual salary range for initial placement based on the non-represented exempt salary schedule: $106,822 - $120,859. The college has an excellent benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All administrative exempt staff set aside 1% of their gross salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA). All exempt employees are required to participate in this program. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.
Required Application Materials
This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by December 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
Online NEOGOV application.
Cover letter:
In the cover letter, address how you meet each of the qualifications of the position. Additionally, communicate your philosophical and practical approach to Arts and Sciences programs at a community college. (Two page maximum)
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
Answers to three (3) supplemental questions
Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.
Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com.
WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.
Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at(509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.
