Dean Of Arts Humanities And Social Sciences
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Transforming lives through learning isnt just the vision of the GrossmontCuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30000 students who take the first step in their higher education become trained for a new career or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.
The GrossmontCuyamaca Community College Districthonors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such theDistrict is committed toeliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting aculture of appreciation for diversity equity inclusivity and social justice and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.
The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.
Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!
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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Wednesday April 16 2025 at 11:59 p.m.NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.
Department: Arts Humanities and Social Sciences
Months worked out of the Year: 12 months
FTE: 1.0
Starting Salary Range:
Range: MG10: $135469 (Step A) or $140888 (Step B) or $146524 (Step C)
Based on education and experience
Anticipated Start Date: July 2025
Please note that this is NOT a remote position.
Job Description
WHO WERE SEEKING
Cuyamaca College seeks talented and dedicated candidates who share our strategic vision focused on student success social justice equity and antiracism. We especially seek candidates with a high level of cultural competence and who have successfully worked with faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds.
Situated on a treestudded 165acre oasis Cuyamaca College is among the most picturesque campuses in beautiful San Diego County. Built in 1978 the college is home to a remarkably diverse community and is designated as a HispanicServing Institution. Cuyamaca College is proud to be recognized for its equityminded and innovative approaches that facilitate clear educational and career pathways for our students. For more information about Cuyamaca College please visit: PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction the Dean of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences provides visionary leadership in support of teaching and learning for our students. This position leads and supports the delivery of instruction and the delivery of career and life skills in the following areas: Anthropology Arabic Aramaic American Sign Language Art Communication English English as a Second Language Ethnic Studies Gender Studies Kumeyaay Studies History Humanities Music Philosophy Psychology Political Science Religious Studies Sociology Social Work Spanish and Theatre Arts.
Administrators may be assigned responsibility for a combination of day evening and weekend programs oncampus and off site. Each instructional Dean assumes responsibility for some collegewide functions and is responsible for grants management in their areas. Managers will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their job description.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Masters degree from an accredited institution plus five years of achievement in management supervision or leadership programs departments or divisions within an institution of higher education with emphasis in one or more of the areas to which the Dean position is assigned.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to advance the Colleges vision mission and values in the Arts Humanities and Social Sciences programs and services and within the institution.
Demonstrated commitment to and support of diversity equity inclusion antiracism and accessibility in a comprehensive studentcentered environment that facilitates student learning and success.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of students from diverse academic socioeconomic cultural racial and ethnic backgrounds; students who are differently abled and students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA community.
Ability to advance the Colleges strategic goals related to access success retention eliminating equity gaps and increasing equity in hiring in the Arts Humanities and Social Sciences programs and within the institution.
Provides the administration direction planning and coordination of instructional disciplines and departments in accordance with legal requirements district policies and effective instructional principles and practices.
Ability to establish overall goals objectives and plans; prepare reports and presentations; initiate and participate in overall program review and planning including learning outcome development and assessment communicate statutes district and college policies and philosophies to Arts Humanities and Social Sciences staff.
Ability to support Arts Humanities and Social Sciences faculty in curriculum planning and development; evaluate and recommend instructional materials equipment and facilities.
Ability to direct the recruitment selection assignment supervision and evaluation of instructional personnel and classified staff. Provides leadership with orientations and inservice education for the professional development of program faculty and staff.
Demonstrated ability developing course schedules to meet strategic enrollment planning principles and goals.
Experience coordinating program review and planning curriculum development and outcomes assessment.
Ability to plan recommend and implement multiple budgets for assigned areas; upon expenditure variations take necessary actions to assure compliance with budget limitations and established fiscal policies.
Demonstrated experience participating in college and district governance through councils committees workgroups and taskforces.
Ability to facilitate communication and understanding of perspectives among faculty staff students and the community within the framework of a multicollege district as well as the resolution of student instructor and staff conflicts.
Ability to consistently perform duties with concern courtesy and respect for others; employ a team approach through collaboration and empowerment of staff; exhibit creativity and flexibility in a time of continuing change; and to seek solutions using effective problemsolving techniques.
Demonstrated effective oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to interpret articulate and implement pertinent state and federal laws and regulations concerning community colleges including Education Code Title 5 and other administrative regulations.
Ability to advocate for and implement instructional support services and programs including dual enrollment and learning communities (such as Umoja and Puente) that promote student success and completion of their educational goals.
Ability to successfully delegate ensure adherence to College and District policies practices and procedures and hold others responsible while instilling confidence among the faculty and staff.
Experience writing successful grant applications and experience with resource management.
Additional Information
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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS):
A complete and current resume/CV (curriculum vitae).
A 1 2 page cover letter addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications of the position and how your experience and goals directly align with the mission vision and values of Cuyamaca College.
Official or Unofficial transcripts from accredited colleges or universities verifying degree(s) and/or course work.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
