"Academic Dean"

Job Description

IN-HOUSE ONLY: This position is open to internal (permanent and temporary) Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates are not eligible to apply. If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.

About Coastline College

Coastline College opened in 1976 as the first campus-free college in the United States. Over the years, the “college beyond walls” evolved to teach courses online, through correspondence, and in-person. Coastline guides diverse populations of students toward the attainment of associate degrees and certificates leading to career advancement, personal empowerment, and transfer. By meeting students where they are, Coastline provides innovative instruction and services designed to achieve equitable outcomes. Coastline is committed to creating opportunities for student success. Mission & Values

At Coastline College we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, veterans, sexual orientation, and people with varied abilities. Coastline College is seeking applications from candidates whose professional experience and service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and social justice and who will positively contribute to the College's mission and vision. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students achieve their educational goals, regardless of their background and level of preparation. We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.

About the Position

Coastline College is hiring an Academic Dean who oversees the departments of English and Humanities, Communication Studies, International Languages, Philosophy, English as a Second Language, Student Success & Resource Centers, the Library, the Bookstore, Dual/Concurrent & K-12 partnerships departments and programs, and the Faculty Center, commencing Fall 2025.

The Academic Dean provides leadership for program development, supports curriculum development, and analyzes annual program review plans. They manage the class schedule, ensure proper staffing, balance faculty loads, class sizes, and course offerings while collaborating with faculty to meet student needs. Additionally, the Dean fosters faculty engagement through regular discussions and interactions, encourages teaching excellence, and plans staff development activities.

We are looking for candidates who have the desire and ability to cultivate a welcoming student-centered culture that positively engages and impacts our diverse student population through the promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, accessibility, and anti-racism (DEISAA).

Department Specifics

Westminster, Le-Jao campus (WLJC) provides a comprehensive learning environment for students and community members who seek diverse outcomes in their academic and career goals. The campus is led by an Academic Dean, overseeing the English and Humanities, Communication Studies, International Languages, Philosophy, English as a Second Language, Student Success & Resource Centers, the Library, the Bookstore, and Dual/Concurrent & K-12 partnerships departments and programs, and the Faculty Center. The Directors of Adult Education and Dual/Concurrent & K-12 partnerships are also located at the WLJC. As a reengagement effort for students, educational and community partners, and career exploration, the WLJC is now the home of the Coastline Esports Eco Lab. The lab is a simulated event gaming space designed to provide students the opportunity for hands on exploration of the many facets of the gaming industry. Additionally, service to the community is an integral component of the purpose of the WLJC. The campus serves as the site host for many community partners and organizations thus increasing the community and service profile of the College. There is a total of 8 full-time faculty and 58 part-time faculty across the English, humanities, philosophy, communication studies, international languages, and English as a Second Language disciplines. This dean supervises one director and 6 Classified Professionals.

Summary

Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates instructional programs for an academic division. Plans and develops curriculum, programs, and services that meet the needs of a highly diverse urban student population.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Dean for an Instructional Division integrates and provides academic and administrative support to faculty and a diverse student population. The Dean requires the ability to direct and integrate the activities of an academic division and its related functions and services, to provide leadership over curriculum, faculty and support staff, and assure excellence in delivering higher education. The Dean also requires the ability to facilitate professional development, establish standards and assess performance of faculty members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:

1. Provides leadership for program development, plans for current additions, modifications, and deletions to curriculum. Oversees and provides analysis of programs and multi-year instructional plans.
2. Directs and prepares the schedule of classes and provides for proper staffing of classes, considering faculty loads, class size, and course offerings. Consults with faculty to design schedules that enhance attendance and meet the needs of students. Monitors workload indicators for accuracy and balance.
3. Communicates with faculty by conducting regular meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making. Ensures staff is informed about issues and projects, and for information about the overall college instructional program(s).
4. Conducts performance appraisals in compliance with District standards and contractual obligations. Develops program, faculty and staff improvement plans and communicates with HR at the campus and District level.
5. Provides leadership for faculty and staff development and learning opportunities that enhance effectiveness in the teaching and learning processes. Provides leadership in the development and assessment of course, program, and learning outcomes.
6. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education. Recommends changes to maintain relevance of programs in the academic division and to meet student and community needs.
7. Directs development of division budgets and manages financial resources consistent with policy and sound financial controls. Advocates for resources to support departmental programs and opportunities and allocates resources among competing requests for funds.
8. Works cooperatively with other administrators and managers to coordinate programs and services across the curriculum to meet student needs. Resolves conflicts and issues within and among academic sections.
9. Facilitates academic partnerships and maintains communications with Division faculty, faculty in feeder high schools and four-year transfer institutions.
10. Encourages excellence in teaching. Orients new faculty, management, and staff, determines needs for staff development, plans staff development activities.
11. Communicates with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs. Establishes advisory committees and other outreach as appropriate.
12. Manages Division facilities including classroom spaces and special use spaces; advocates for upgraded and safe spaces; plans for supply and technology orders.
13. Provides leadership in new and emerging technologies in support of student success, program development, hiring faculty in emerging fields. Advocates for the implementation of new technologies and procedures to improve instructional pedagogy and student support.
14. May apply for annual grants to fund mandatory functions of departments where college budgets do not cover cost of operations. Ensures the institution is in compliance with the awarded grants.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
16. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

(Details on knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, etc., have been summarized for brevity.)

Conditions of Employment

This is a full-time, educational administrator position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the department's needs. (Salary Schedule: DG-12)