Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences
Germanna Community College

Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences

Work Location: Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range: $99,149-$123,937 plus full state benefits
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description:


Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

The Associate Dean assists and works collaboratively with the Deans of Science & Technology and Humanities & Social Sciences. This 12-month administrative faculty position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development. The position is responsible for the development of the schedule of classes for all campuses in coordination with the Deans and for the divisions of Career Technical, Science & Technology and Humanities and Social Sciences. The Associate Dean supports adjunct instructors in the facilitation of classroom content, professional development, and evaluations including the recruitment, hiring, and retention of adjunct instructors. The Associate Dean monitors student evaluations, classroom performance, and appropriate instructional standards for adjunct faculty. This position assists in resolving faculty and student problems related to instruction and prepares performance evaluations of adjunct instructors on the campus. The Associate Dean assists the aforementioned Deans in screening applicants for all full-time instructional positions on campus. The Associate Dean is responsible for monitoring the budget for adjunct instructor salaries in conjunction with the Deans. The Associate Dean assists the Deans in the development of new programs, course offerings and instructional sites affiliated with the college. The Associate Dean assists in the implementation of the college's Truth and Reconciliation Equity Plan. The Associate Dean will also lead the Center for Teaching and Learning and may also serve as a liaison with our local school districts and partners.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate program level assessment and general education outcomes assessment for Arts and Sciences academic programs to meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements
• Serve as lead role to coordinate and oversee Transfer VA curriculum changes and transitions
• Serve as academic lead for the implementation of the College's Faculty Mentor program in coordination with the Coordinator of Academic Advising
• Assist with day to day operations concerning student issues such as course exceptions, withdrawals, withdrawals w/mitigating circumstances, incompletes, grade changes, instructor complaints, overload waivers, formal grievances, third repeats with designated administrative assistant, particularly as these duties relate to part-time faculty.
• Coordinate class scheduling and course cap discussions for the Science & Technology and Humanities & Social Sciences divisions with the lead scheduler
• Act as the direct supervisor with evaluative responsibility for the lead scheduler and assistant scheduler(s)
• Lead the Center for Teaching and Learning and Learning Support staff to implement professional development and training for teaching faculty
• Assist with annual strategic planning and departmental goals
• In collaboration with the Deans of Science & Technology and Humanities & Social Sciences, monitor departmental budgets and adjunct budget expenditures
  
  

Faculty must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members and demonstrate commitment to diversity as a learning outcome while being culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO/AA Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email cgodwin@germanna.edu.

If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.



Special Assignments:
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.


KSA's/Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate/PhD degree with at least a masters degree in a college-related arts and sciences academic discipline from a regionally accredited institution
• Background in instruction and a minimum of three years full-time successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and proven management skills to work successfully with faculty, students, and other related personnel
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools

Preferred Qualifications:


Posting Number: FAC_1250P
Job Close Date: 4/11/2024
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/71378

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.


The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.








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