S140861

Dean of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences

Academic Affairs

Administrative

Exempt

Non Union

Full Time

$105,788 annually

40

No

05/06/2021

05/16/2021

No

For full consideration, unofficial transcripts for the required degree (if applicable) must be attached and submitted at the time of application.

Founded in 1901 as the nation’s first public community college, JJC’s dedication to student learning, community prosperity, and personal growth has influenced generations of students and community partners. Our six campuses and extension centers ensure accessibility and empower 30,000 students annually to improve their lives through the power of education.

Our commitment to our mission drives the change and innovation necessary to meet the evolving needs of our students, employees, and community. Our continued success is drawn from talented, diverse, and committed employees whose knowledge and passion for education create a thriving culture both in and out of the classroom.

JJC supports an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone can learn, grow, and perform at their best. We invite you to apply your skills and experience in a way that supports excellence and rewards your contributions. Join our family and make JJC your first choice!

The college supports this commitment by providing full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees including:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (employee & family)

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) and 457(b) option for pre-tax retirement savings
Joliet Junior College Tuition Assistance (employee & family)
Long Term Disability

Life Insurance & a comprehensive leave plan including:

• Federal holidays


• Vacation


• Personal


• Sick

http://www.jjc.edu/about/operational/human-resources/Pages/default.aspx

POSITION TITLE:DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AFARTS-DEAN01
STATUS:Full-time
DEPARTMENT:Arts and Sciences
DIVISION:Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION:Exempt
UNION:Non-union
REPORTS TO:Vice President of Academic Affairs
PLACEMENT: Administrative Grade S16
MINIMUM PAY RATE:$105,788 annually

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

The Dean of Arts and Sciences is the chief support and administrative position for programming in the areas of Math, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Fine Arts, and English, Philosophy, and World Languages. The Dean maintains and upholds the College’s values of Respect and Inclusion, Integrity, Collaboration, Humor and Well-Being, Innovation, Quality and Sustainability. The Dean advances the academic vision and leadership required to achieve high standards of excellence in instruction and services with measurable outcomes for faculty, staff and students as they relate to academic planning, programming, and assessment. The Dean will incorporate a strategic and collaborative approach in the development of programs, faculty, and resource management, while working within budget parameters. The Dean builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders through the shared College vision, mission, and values and meets the needs of employers and students. This position requires flexibility which may include occasional evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Recommend, design, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and initiatives related to the advancement and improvement of arts and sciences programs and courses to promote student success, while following relevant, local, state, and federal guidelines. Oversee the development, review and recommendations/changes in courses and programs assigned within the division.
2.Provide leadership for the academic programs’ strategic planning activities to align with JJC’s Strategic Goals and Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan, Educational Plan, Annual Program Updates (APU), and designated College continuous quality improvement processes for program improvement.
3.Provide leadership and managerial oversight (e.g. recruit, select, develop, schedule, respond to grievances and recommend disciplinary actions) of faculty and provide direct supervision to classified, professional exempt, and/or student work/work study students. Adhere to the full-time and adjunct faculty contracts, professional support bargaining agreement/rules, and all federal (e.g. ACA), state (e.g. SURS) and district rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations and student success. Address questions and disputes regarding contracts and faculty workloads.
4.Lead diversity activities and initiatives as they pertain to recruitment and retention of faculty and staff within the Academic Affairs division.
5.Oversee the development, coordination and publication of the course schedules including adding and cancelling of classes. Provide oversight of faculty teaching load. Monitor deadlines to ensure a holistic schedule of classes to promote student completion.
6.Maintain repository of adjunct instructors. Ensure consistent process of adjunct recruitment and credentialing.
7.Participate in relevant community activities and initiatives; identify potential partnerships and leverage division- and campus-specific, district-wide, and external resources.
8.Engage in professional development activities, including representing the college at regional and national conferences and meetings and staying current with trends and research in the areas of the division.
9.Facilitate the promotion, marketing and communications (e.g. brochures, web page and other materials) needed for the departments of the division.
10.Participate in state meetings such as IAI General Education and Major Panels.
11.Support college and career readiness programs as well other transitional programs.
12.Oversee the selection of full time and adjunct faculty, tenure requirements of full-time faculty, and promoting employee success.
13.Maintain an on-going divisional plan which provides for adequate staff, equipment and facilities, including plans for repair, replacement, modification, and refurbishment of facilities and equipment.
14.Develop, implement, and monitor annual operating budget of the division and approve expenditures of assigned budgets.
15.Manage approval of courses and faculty and ensure appropriate assessment and evaluation are occurring for Dual Credit courses in the Nursing, Health & Public Services area. Maintain relationships with staff at participating high schools and vocational centers.
16.Promote the assessment of student outcomes in order to determine the effectiveness of student learning and student development programs within the area.
17.Oversee the selection of full time and adjunct faculty, post-tenure review evaluations of full-time faculty, and promoting employee success.
18.Oversee the collection and dissemination of data needed for accreditation, grants, reports, proposals, and budgets.
19.Serve as representative of divisional concerns and needs, communicating both individual and collective concerns to the Vice President.
20.Collaborate with the Grants Office in seeking external funds for program improvement.
21.Supervise professional development activities to maintain the skills of faculty and staff necessary to the positions.
22.Perform related duties as assigned.

1.Master’s Degree
2.Three (3) years of experience in academic administration including any combination of service as a program coordinator, department chair, associate dean, or other.
3.Equivalent of five (5) years of teaching experience in a post-secondary setting.
4.Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the various learning barriers that exist for these students.
5.Demonstrated excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
6.Strategic capability and thinking skills.
7.Strong problem solving, judgement, and decision-making skills.

1.Earned Doctorate.
2.Educational administrative and supervisory experience at department head level at a community college.
3.Teaching experience at a community college.
4.Experience with learning technologies and online and hybrid/blended courses.

1.Normal office physical demands.
2.Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.
3.Ability to travel in state and nationally.

1.Duties are performed indoors in the usual office environment.

ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE FIRE SAFETY REPORT (FSA) and MISSING PERSON POLICY (MPP) FOR STUDENTS RESIDING IN “ON CAMPUS” STUDENT HOUSING


Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security compliance document along with the Fire Safety Report (FSR) and the Missing Person Policy (MPP) for students residing in “on campus” student housing is available at the JJC Police Department website : https://jjc.edu/about-jjc/police-and-safety


If you would like to receive the ASR, FSR or MPP in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G 1013 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses.


This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.