Dean of Instructional Services, STEM

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

East Los Angeles College

Dean of Instructional Services STEM

D BASIS Full Time

Salary Range $175836 to $206448

DEADLINE DATE TO FILE September 10 2026

Issue Date: July 29 2026

TheLos Angeles Community College District (LACCD) announces an opening for a Dean of Instructional ServicesinSTEM at East Los Angeles College (ELAC).Thecollegeis seeking a student-centered innovative and revenue-generating leader focused on growing developing and aligning our academic programs withthecolleges goals in response to student and community needs as well as supporting our colleges commitment to educatingthemore than 55000 racially and socioeconomically diverse students we serve each year. Interested individuals whopossesstherequired training and experience are invited to apply.

ELAC isthelargest ofthenine colleges intheLACCD that serves East and Southeast Los Angeles with campuses in MontereyPark South Gate and Rosemead.

Established in 1945 ELAC is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) dedicated to providingthehighest quality of transfer non-credit programming and community programming withthepurpose of supporting students in achieving associate degrees general education skills certificates workforce preparation and/or personal development. Thecollegeseeksto fulfillthepotential of each student through innovative teaching methodsthelatest in educational technology and committed support services. Our institution prides itself in preparing students for university transfer andtheworkforce.

Thecolleges emphasis on social justice equity and student success makes it an educational leader both regionally and statewide.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Dean of Instructional Services works cooperatively with department chairs and directors with respect to program review and planning grant development curriculum development scheduling Full Time Equivalent (FTE) management hourly rate assignmentshiringand contract compliance. The Dean articulates implements andmonitorscompliance with the Education Code Title 5 Board Rules District Administrative Regulations Personnel Guides accreditation and collective bargaining agreements. They alsorepresentInstructional Services on a variety of committees and subcommittees under the Collegesparticipatory governancestructure and serve as a resource to the Vice President of Instructional Services onissuespertaining tothe deans area of responsibility. The College invitesapplications from a diverse pool of candidateswith the required training and work experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of one year of full-time formal training internship or leadership
• experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academicsocioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan develop organize supervise and evaluate the instructional programs and departments within the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics or other assigned areas in accordance with legal requirements District policies Accreditation Standards and sound instructional principles and practices; areas of responsibility are subject to change based on institutional needs.
• Implement the philosophy mission vision and goals of the College and lead efforts within assigned areas to reduce equity gaps and foster a diverse equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.
• Engage in and lead strategic planning that advances the ELAC Strategic Educational Plan Career. Collaborate with faculty leaders department chairs deans staff and administrators to ensure integrated college-wide planning and communication.
• Facilitate the use of data in planning and decision making including enrollment-management and outcomes data to assess the need for new or modified courses programs and services.
• Provide leadership and support for program review and planning curriculum development scheduling FTE and teaching-load management hourly-rate assignments and accreditation; serve in the curriculum-dean function overseeing technical review of curricular proposals participating in the curriculum committee and ensuring compliance with the curricular provisions of Title 5 and Board rules.
• Monitor outcomes-assessment processes (SLO SAO PLO ILO) and facilitate discussion of results to drive programmatic improvement with attention to laboratory technical and transfer outcomes characteristic of STEM disciplines.
• Provide leadership in assigned areas for new and emerging technologies in support of teaching and learning including laboratory instructional equipment and instructional technology needs.
• Oversee the screening interviewing and selection of faculty classified and unclassified staff in compliance with the California Education Code Title 5 Regulations LACCD Board Policies and Administrative Regulations Human Resources and Personnel Guides Personnel Commission Laws and Rules ELAC Faculty Hiring Policies and collective bargaining agreements applied in a fair and consistent manner.
• Assign supervise and evaluate department chairs faculty and classified and unclassified staff; monitor and enforce the timely completion of evaluations.
• Plan and provide training and professional development for assigned staff encourage faculty in their continuing professional development and promote and maintain a collegial environment.
• Work collaboratively with administrators faculty and staff to develop and manage annual budgets for assigned program areas and oversee contractual commitments.
• Collaborate in the development acquisition administration and management of grants and contracts; draft contract proposals and memoranda of understanding; and ensure implementation and completion of required reporting for grants contracts and special funding recognizing the grant-intensive nature of STEM programs.
• Interpret articulate implement and monitor compliance with the California Education Code Title 5 Regulations LACCD Board Policies and Administrative Regulations Human Resources and Personnel Guides Personnel Commission Laws and Rules applicable state and federal laws and collective bargaining agreements in a fair and consistent manner.
• Coordinate the investigation and facilitate the resolution of student staff and faculty conflicts and complaints; coordinate and facilitate the resolution of student grievances; and manage student conduct and discipline in accordance with State and District requirements.
• Ensure the preparation distribution and maintenance of required reports records and files by appropriate staff.
• Communicate and promote program objectives and offerings to current and prospective students other educational institutions community organizations and staff; establish partnerships and alliances with industry and external educational institutions to support STEM workforce transfer and articulation goals.
• Represent Instructional Services and the College on assigned -participatory governance committees and subcommittees and at local district regional state and national meetings.
• Serve as the administrator in charge of the College in the absence of the President or Vice President as delegated; serve as evening and/or weekend administrator as assigned; and may serve on the incident command team.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the position the College mission and philosophy and the District.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Thesuccessful candidate willdemonstratethefollowing knowledge skills and abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in curriculum development scheduling FTE management and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements preferably within STEM or career-technical instructional areas.
• Demonstrated experience in planning organizing and implementing instructional programs.
• General knowledge of budget development implementation and management including categorical and specially funded budgets.
• Skill in management through participatory governance strategic planning problem solving and team building.
• Sensitivity to and understanding the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and demonstrated commitment to equity-minded practice and the reduction of equity gaps.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty staff students and administrators.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including experience leading presentations and producing reports and documents using relevant and applicable technology and data.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

TheLos Angeles Community College Districtdeterminesplacement onthepay scale depending on verified education and employment starting annual salary range is from: $175836 $206448 plus a doctoral differential of $524 per month if applicable and career increment differential if applicable. Benefits include paid holidays medical dental and vision care plans and a $50000 group life policy.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

General Requirement

Health: Afterselectionand prior to employment a medical certificateindicatingfitness to engage in administrative work isrequiredfor new employees attheapplicants expense.

Eligibility Requirement: COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant toLACCD (Los Angeles Community College District) Board of Trustees Policy 2900 all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employeesare required toprovide their vaccination status in compliance withtheLACCD Board of Trustees policy. Newly hired employees willbe requiredto provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or atthelatest by their position start date.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must file the application using web-based software to create anapplicantprofile account allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Application packet can be filed at (Application materials may not besubmittedby Fax ore-mail.)

Incomplete applications will not be considered for these positions.

For consideration intheselection process all interested candidates mustsubmitthefollowing:

1. A current resume or curriculum vitae detailing educational background and professional experience.
2. A cover letter of interest for the position. Your interest letter must specifically address the qualifications outlined for the position described in this announcement.
3. Contact information for three references (name title address email and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidates qualifications for the position.
4. Copies of transcripts (if candidates are advanced as finalists they will be required to submit official transcripts) Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing for a list of approved evaluators please follow the list: at: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating Agencies Commission

Application materials cannot be accepted by FaxMailor Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reservetheright tomodifyand/or withdraw this position at any time.

The district does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interviews.

For additional information or questions regarding the application process please contact:

Michelle Rodriguez

Sr. Administrative Assistant

Instructional Services East Los Angeles College

EVALUATION PROCESS

ELAC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30PM September 102026 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of ELAC.

After review of application materials by the selection committee candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant. Finalists will be invited back for a second interview with the College President.

Individuals protected bytheAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation intheselection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation oftheneed for accommodation may berequested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Thepolicy oftheLos Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race color national origin ancestry religion creed sex pregnancy age disability marital status medical condition (cancer related) sexual orientation or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment hiring placement upgrading transfer demotion and treatment during employment rate of pay or other forms of compensationselectionfor training layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will bemaintainedto ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups throughtheimplementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer