DEAN OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Employer
- Monroe County Community College
- Location
- Monroe, MI, MI
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- Social Sciences, Anthropology & Archaeology
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Organizes and implements the Humanities/Social Sciences Division to provide learning opportunities for students within the disciplines of humanities and social sciences such as art, anthropology, communications, criminal justice, history, humanities, journalism, English, music, philosophy, political science, sociology, speech, theater and world languages, as well as, the College Writing Center, Honors Program, The AGORA student newspaper, First-year Experience, and the MCCC Symphony Band and AGORA chorale by performing the following duties.
Essential Job FunctionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience - Master's degree in a discipline or field within the division, or related field; 5 years related teaching and administrative experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Ph.D. in related discipline is preferred.
Supplemental InformationSupervisory Responsibilities - Supervises staff, administrators, professional staff, and full-time and adjunct faculty within the Humanities/Social Sciences area. Executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and the organization's policies, which includes the Code of Ethics. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts by addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to apply concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic algebra and geometry to practical situations. Ability to conceptualize fundamentals of probability and statistical inference.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee is frequently required to talk; hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a business office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low..
Organization
Working at Monroe County Community College
Monroe County Community College is a comprehensive, two-year college located in Monroe, Michigan that is committed to enriching the lives of the community it serves through instructional excellence, transformational learning, the cultivation of informed and participating citizens, entrepreneurial and responsive leadership, cultural enrichment, affordability, accessibility, diversity, ethical integrity and accountability. The college is a true source of pride for the residents of Monroe County, alumni and the college’s students.
Established in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the state of Michigan and student tuition. We are fortunate to have a millage that is one of the best of the 28 community colleges in Michigan. The 210-acre Main Campus is centrally located in Monroe County with easy access to Detroit and Toledo, Ohio. The Whitman Center, our south extension center in Bedford Township near the Michigan-Ohio border, offers a wide selection of courses.
Mission:
Monroe County Community College enriches and transforms lives by providing opportunity and excellence in higher education.
Vision:
Monroe County Community College will be an innovative and progressive higher education institution and our community’s first choice for quality post-secondary education.
The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs for career preparation, as well as for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. It also provides training and retraining opportunities for business and industry, professional and personal enrichment programs, and other events and activities to promote the educational, economic, social and cultural wellbeing of the county and its citizens.
Four-year and postgraduate degrees are available right on the MCCC campus through Siena Heights University and Eastern Michigan University.
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