Job: Dean, Arts, Design, Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Jobing Description

Vision
To be the leader in community college education for the State of Colorado.

Mission
To provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees and the community.

Values
Life-Long Learning ~ Integrity ~ Community

Arapahoe Community College was founded in 1964 in Littleton, Colorado. Presently we serve nearly 9,500 students per semester in our credit and non-credit programs and offer over 100 degree and certificate programs. Arapahoe Community College has campuses located in Littleton, Parker and Castle Rock, Colorado.

Arapahoe Community College is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and diversity. Minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

(This position opening is subject to state funding approval for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.)

POSITION: Dean, Arts, Design, Social and Behavioral Sciences

ASSIGNMENT: Full-time, 1.0

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Dean of Arts, Design, Social & Behavioral Sciences provides leadership and administrative support for the areas under his/her direction, including curriculum, budgeting, staffing, assessment and evaluation, staff and program development, and project approval.

Programs reporting to the Dean of ADSBS include:

Anthropology

Architectural Technology and Computer Aided Design

Construction Management

Art (including Art History/Appreciation, Ceramics, Drawing, Jewelry/Metalwork, Painting, and Photography)

Criminal Justice

History

Interior Design

Multimedia/Graphic Design and Illustration

Music

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Colorado Gallery of the Arts

The Dean reports to the Vice President of Instruction and is a member of the Learning Leadership Team and the President's Executive Team. The School of ADSBS programs and departments are located on the Main campus and at the Art and Design Center, with courses being offered at both the Parker and Castle Rock campuses. Instruction is committed to impacting students' lives positively every day.

As a college, ACC is committed to the following:

Student Success --Equip students with essential skills for academic, personal, and professional success through excellence in teaching and learning.

Partnership -- Expand and forge new, mutually beneficial partnerships, ensuring the vitality and relevance of our curriculum and programs, distinguishing ACC as an integral and influential member of the community.

Communication -- Provide strengthened communication for information, dialogue, and collaboration.

Sustainability -- Operate the College in a responsible manner that values, manages, and preserves our human and natural resources.

Technology -- Provide a technological proficiency and infrastructure that faculty, students, and staff need to advance best practices in teaching, learning, and College operations.

Skills / Requirements

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the community college mission.

Ability to provide quality service.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

Demonstrated creativity and willingness to take risks.

Ability to work collaboratively and measure teamwork accomplishments.

Ability to resolve differences amicably. Visionary leadership ability.

Personnel management skills.

Ability to use data and technology in decision making and problem solving

Ability in curriculum and program development, incorporating adult learning theory

Skill in preparing and managing budgets

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree from an accredited institution.

Three years minimum college teaching experience.

Three years minimum college administrative or supervisor experience in increasingly responsible positions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master?s degree in a discipline within ADSBS

Experience teaching in at least one discipline in ADSBS.

Three years community college experience.

Experience teaching in multiple delivery methods.

Development and implementation of strategic initiatives.

Experience working with diverse populations.

Experience in facilities oversight and management.

Experience maintaining compliance with governing boards and/or accreditation agencies.

Important Notes

Please include in your application cover letter a description of your education, background and experience related to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.

PROJECTED STARTING DATE: July, 2012