Associate Dean of Curriculum and Program Development
Associate Dean of Curriculum and Program Development
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ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence ACC embraces a culture that values diversity individualized support and unwavering commitment to student success without exception.
Job Summary
The Associate DeanforCurriculum and Program Development understands promotes and executes the mission vision and strategic direction of the Division of Instruction Arapahoe Community College (ACC) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) with the goal of achieving instructional outcomes that align with the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE). This visible positionrepresentsthe College to internal and external stakeholders and the community.The Associate Dean provides direction and allocates time to developing internal and external partnerships especially those related to development of educational partnerships which support student success.
TheAssociateDeanforCurriculum and Program Developmentisadynamic entrepreneurial leaderresponsible fordriving academic excellence and student success through innovativeprogram planning assessment and continuous improvement. This pivotal role shapes the future of our academic offerings ensures educational excellence and secures resources for transformative initiatives.TheAssociate Dean willserve as a collaborative leaderforacademic program planningnew program development and academic pathway developmentwith a goal towards a vibrant portfolio of academic programs which includeboth direct to workforce andtransferoutcomes.
Qualifications
Masters degree from an accredited institution or a bachelors degree and two years relevant experience may substitute on a yearforyear basis but will not count towards the twoyear experience requirement below. Two years of administrative leadership experience in an educational setting. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. Demonstrated experience in academic program development evaluation and assessment. Proficiency in using datadriven approaches to improve organizational performance and student outcomes. Expertise in educational technology and innovative pedagogical approaches Commitment to student success and educational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and their applications in education. Experience in mentoring faculty and staff in program development and assessment practices. Project management experience including budget timeline deliverables and scope management. Grant development and management experience.
Application Instructions
All applicants must submit: Resume Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work see below.
At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity equity inclusion and belonging mean to you and how you have demonstrated these values in your current or previous professional responsibilities.
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ACC seeks applicants who understand and have firsthand experience working with diverse populations which may include but are not limited to historically marginalized populations such as people of color LGBTQ community members veterans first generation graduates and people with disabilities.
Notice to all Applicants
- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check and if applicable a motor vehicle record review.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information in their application material.
- Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Arapahoe Community College participates in EVerify.
- All ACC employees except student employees contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process decisions are made based on merit competence performance and business need without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and NonDiscrimination policies plus other helpful information can be found publicly at arapahoe
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a casebycase basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson Executive Director of Human Resources ator .
For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton Colorado 80120.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
