Dean, Instruction Humanities (Full-Time, Academic Administrator) Fresno City College

Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with African American Latinx Native American and other racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate ones relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; and a commitment to participatory governance consensus building and team approach to management. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Advanced knowledge of principles best practices and methods of instructional program development and administration including modern trends in curriculum development/articulation methods of instruction and use of educational technologies. Advanced mastery of the theory and the application methodologies for the academic disciplines relevant to assigned division responsibilities. Curriculum standards and application in assigned departments. Applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act California Education Code and Administrative Code provisions. Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Regional District and community resources including governmental community and social service organizations and their functions as applicable to assigned responsibilities. College organization functions policies objectives and curriculum. Principles and practices for the delivery of student and academic counseling as well as principles of individual crisis counseling. District/college student recordkeeping practices procedures and systems for processing and maintaining student information. Research methods and analysis techniques. Principles and practices of strategic and program planning applicable to a community college. Practices of budget preparation and control; principles and practices of generally accepted accounting and auditing procedures related to federal and state-funded grant programs. Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage grammar spelling and punctuation. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed including those required in crisis or threat situations. District practices and procedures for purchasing and maintaining public records. Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. Board Policies Administrative Regulations Human Resources procedures Personnel Commission Rules and collective bargaining agreements. Community college and its mission and goals. Skills and Abilities to: Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility. Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference. Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to create a culturally responsive teaching environment. Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices. Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity respect and engagement. Plan organize direct and evaluate the instructional operations and activities of the assigned academic division. Direct and coordinate communications information resources and employees to meet instructional needs of the college and enhance the institutional effectiveness of assigned departments. Define issues analyze problems evaluate alternatives and develop sound independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws regulations rules and policies. Analyze utilize critical thinking and make sound recommendations on complex instructional and administrative issues. Work collaboratively with college deans directors managers and the community and provide expert advice and counsel to develop solutions to complex issues. Lead and participate in monitoring and assessing student learning and success outcomes and student equity measures to improve student learning. Contribute to college-wide institutional effectiveness efforts in planning program review accreditation outcomes assessment and financial stewardship with the overall intent of actively supporting the achievement of instructional goals college-wide needs and the healthy functioning of governance management and other systems. Understand interpret explain and apply applicable laws codes and ordinances. Organize set priorities and exercise expert independent judgment within areas of responsibility. Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls. Prepare clear concise and comprehensive correspondence reports studies and other written materials. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and practice active listening. Operate a computer and use standard business software. Represent the District/college effectively in dealings with vendors contractors other educational institutions and other governmental officials. Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly logically and persuasively to diverse audiences. Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues situations and concerned people. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work. Contribute to institutional vitality and growth.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study and four years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role. Licenses Certificates and Other Requirements A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance program.