Dean, Instruction
- Employer
- San Jacinto College
- Location
- 92583
- Salary
- $186,126.45 - $222,244.71 Annually
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Dean, Instruction
Mt. San Jacinto College
Salary $186,126.45 - $222,244.71 Annually
Location Districtwide (multiple campuses), CA
Job Type Full Time
Job Number 03469
Department Instruction Vice President's Office
Division Instruction
Closing Date 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Level A-15
Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To) 1 - 7
Weekly Hours 40
Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop) Varies (TBD)
Contract Length 12 months
Occupational Group M Academic Administrator
Position Type R Regular
Categorically Funded No
# of Positions 2
JOB SUMMARY
We have an exciting opportunity for two (2) Dean, Instruction positions to serve our campuses districtwide. The assignment for either positions would be Arts, Communication & Design Pathway or People, Culture, Public Service (Cal-GETC transition) Pathway. Under the direction of the area administrator, serve as the administrative lead of the assigned instructional programs, providing advocacy, support, and direction for students and employees to improve educational outcomes, while providing day-to-day supervision of the instructional personnel, expenditures and facilities that house these programs across the District, and ensuring operations are in accordance with legal requirements and regulations, collective bargaining agreements (CBA's), and district policies and procedures.
The Dean will assume primary responsibility for a variety of disciplines and departments and will assist in planning, developing applications for categorical funding, whenever appropriate, coordinating and reviewing campus and districtwide academic programs.
These are administrative positions, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and recommendation of district policies, regulations and budget decisions related to the area of responsibility.
Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, along with a cell phone allowance stipend. These are 12-month administrative positions with day and evening assignments. Educational administrators serve under contract and make contributions toward STRS (a retirement plan). Benefit package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, sick leave, and 22 days of vacation per year. While these current vacancies are expected at the San Jacinto Campus, Administrators serve districtwide and may be assigned to the San Jacinto Campus, the Menifee Valley Campus, the Temecula Valley Campus or any District facility. Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
- Provide leadership in monitoring high-quality instruction and facilitation in the face-to-face, online, and hybrid environments; promote effective student learning, ensuring the continual assessment of the student learning outcomes and promoting instructional methods for their enhancement and improvement.
- Participate and contribute to the district's enrollment management efforts.
- Develop the instructional class schedule for the campuses as well as for off-campus centers, within established parameters; interpret and administer District policy regarding assigned academic programs, faculty load, and scheduling; provide leadership and collaboration in the development, revision, and interpretation of curriculum, academic programs, catalog, and course information.
- Recommend hiring, supervise, direct, train, and evaluate assigned faculty, managers, and classified professionals; recommend personnel actions; and determine staffing levels and priorities; develop appropriate training programs.
- Develop and recommend budget for the assigned programs; responsible for budget management, including monitoring expenditures; ensure fiscal accountability and compliance with District, State, and Federal funding regulations.
- Promote the implementation of the effective use of technology in the classroom as well as the development and implementation of professional development activities to encourage its implementation.
- Supervise the general education programs and work collaboratively with other deans in the district to provide consistency and seamless experiences for students.
- Establish overall objectives and plans; lead in the development of programs within the disciplines assigned; find innovative ways to meet educational and learning needs of students and the community; explore and develop new programs to meet emerging community needs; balance competing priorities in developing integrated short and long-term plans for optimal use of resources; assess and evaluate programs and initiatives using outcome-based measures.
- Work closely with departments in the development and integration of industry partner participation in internships, advisory councils and work-based learning experiences.
- Analyze business and industry trends to identify key workforce needs - particularly in the areas of labor demand in industries within this region.
- Assume responsibility for developing, implementing, coordinating, and reporting functions for any categorically funded programs for the disciplines assigned.
- Work in collaboration with other administrators and faculty to develop, schedule, and support distance education programs and courses.
- Coordinate or facilitate the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts, complaints, and grievances.
- Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence appropriate to the assignment; make presentations as necessary; ensure the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of required reports, records, and files.
- Promote participatory governance through active participation in District committees; serve as liaison with organizations, community and regional groups, higher education institutions, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- State and Federal regulations regarding the array of disciplines assigned.
- Strategic enrollment management.
- Distance learning and their application to the community college.
- General fund and categorical budgeting process.
- Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
- Practices of employee supervision, training, evaluation principles, recognition, and progressive discipline.
- Appropriate organizational and management practices and processes.
- Applicable sections of California Education Code.
- Content and course outlines; curriculum development and course articulation.
- Current trends which affect the assigned program.
- Delivery systems for instructional and instructional support programs and services.
- Governance systems for California community college districts.
- Local, State, and Federal laws governing programs and services of community college districts.
- Modern business practices, procedures, and equipment, including computer hardware and software.
- Disciplines within the assigned division(s).
- Organizational and management principles.
- Adult pedagogy and student learning outcomes theory and practice.
- N/A
- Forecast and plan education programs.
- Prioritize and execute a wide range of projects simultaneously.
- Communicate effectively orally, electronically, and in writing.
- Read, interpret, apply, and explain laws, guidelines, and regulations.
- Formulate policies and procedures.
- Handle sensitive and complex employee/employer issues consistently and professionally.
- Develop and implement innovative student success programs utilizing alternative funding sources.
- Develop and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations and training.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable)
- Cover Letter
- (Optional) Additional Transcripts
Education and Experience:
- A Master's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline related to assignment (attach transcripts); AND
- Five (5) years of professional experience teaching at a higher education institution and/or serving in a position increasingly responsible for instruction or curriculum development; AND
- Experience must include three (3) years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Licenses and Certifications:
Travel will be required for this position between District locations. Incumbent will be responsible for securing transportation to assigned locations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein 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 to perform the essential job functions.Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with travel from site to site.
Physical: Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 20 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
THE COLLEGE
To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit https://msjc.edu/humanresources/
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Organization
Everything we do at San Jacinto College – every academic program we create, every facility we build, every service we provide, every decision we make – is guided by how it will help our students successfully reach their goals.
We serve an ethnically diverse body of more than 25,000 students, a fifth of those being the first in their families to go to college. Operating on three lively campuses, we offer 140 academic and technical programs. The degrees and certificates earned by our proud students propel them into four-year universities, as well as into immediate high-demand jobs.
San Jac is tax-supported by the state and surrounding district, which allows us to provide an outstanding education while keeping costs low for students and parents. This special relationship with the communities around us also gives our students special advantages. The high-growth businesses and industries of Houston look to us to produce excellent well-qualified graduates, and we design our programs to deliver.
But San Jacinto isn’t all business. Our college is alive with competitive athletics, renowned arts and entertainment, active student organizations and a huge helping of school spirit. Our students enjoy a collegiate atmosphere, valuable degree programs, instructors who come from the real working world, modern facilities, excellent advisors, easy financial aid assistance and endless opportunities to succeed.
This is San Jacinto College.
San Jacinto College is spread out over three lively campuses, all of them offering state-of-the-art facilities, excellent faculty and staff, great services and a whole lot of fun activities and exciting opportunities. Having three locations offers a lot of convenience for our students, but we also get out into the community beyond our campus borders. Several classes are offered at our various extension centers as well as other special locations.
Doing everything in our power to help students reach their goals is a directive that comes from the very top. Our Chancellor, Dr. Brenda Hellyer, is the ultimate keeper of San Jac’s mission. She keeps her eyes focused on the big picture and steers our entire organization accordingly. Our three Presidents take that vision and put it into action on each campus, making sure San Jacinto College delivers on everything it promises to be. We also look to our Board of Trustees for astute guidance, to ensure San Jac remains grounded in the community and continues to produce the well-educated, well-trained graduates that the area’s companies and industries need.
The mission of San Jacinto Community College District is to deliver accessible, affordable, high quality post-secondary education programs designed to meet the needs of the citizens of Southeast Harris County. The primary focus of the College is helping students to achieve their personal and professional goals, create seamless transitions among educational levels, and to prepare students to enter the job market or transfer to senior institutions. Through its programs and services, and partnerships with industry, the College supports the economic growth of the community and the region.
Our Purpose
As a public, comprehensive community college, the San Jacinto Community College District carries out its mission by offering the following programs and services:
College-Level Programs
The College offers technical programs that lead to certificates or Associate of Applied Science degrees. The College also offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees, and courses for transfer to senior institutions.
Continuing and Professional Development
In keeping with its commitment to lifelong learning, the College provides non-credit courses for personal and professional growth. Specialized workforce development training for business and industry is also offered.
College Preparatory Programs
San Jacinto College offers developmental courses to prepare academically disadvantaged students for entry into college-level courses.
Student Support Services
The College provides a full range of student support services, including admission, testing, career guidance, advisement, financial aid, and counseling. Students will also find extensive social and academic
support at San Jacinto College, including library services, tutoring, special populations support services, student organizations, and recreational and cultural activities.
Economic Development Program
The College promotes the economic development of the region by providing workforce development for new and expanding businesses and industries, and retraining for displaced workers.
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