Description Summary
The Dean of Arts and Sciences provides academic and administrative
leadership for Morton College’s general education and transfer
programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality,
relevance, and effectiveness of instructional offerings across
disciplines such as communication, humanities, social sciences,
mathematics, natural sciences, and developmental education. The
Dean collaborates closely with department chairs, program
directors, and faculty to support student learning, maintain
academic standards, and foster innovation. As a senior leader
within Academic Affairs, the Dean contributes to college-wide
planning, assessment, and continuous improvement. The role is
grounded in Morton’s institutional values of Compassion, Equity,
Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence and emphasizes
cross-functional collaboration to advance student success.
Duties & Responsibilities
Academic Leadership and Faculty Support
- Provide leadership and support for academic departments in the
Arts and Sciences division, including oversight of curriculum
development, program review, and instructional quality.
Collaborate with faculty leaders to coordinate course
offerings, manage instructional loads, and ensure effective
scheduling in partnership with the Office of Institutional
Effectiveness and Academic Planning.
Oversee the hiring, evaluation, and professional support of
full-time and part-time faculty within the division.
Support academic program development and innovation that align
with institutional goals and student needs.
Assessment and Program Quality
- Support the implementation of program-level assessment and
continuous improvement strategies.
- Ensure timely and meaningful program review processes, in
collaboration with Academic Planning.
- Foster a culture of evidence-informed decision-making in
academic planning and instructional effectiveness.
- Ensure academic programs align with accreditation, transfer,
and institutional compliance standards (e.g., ICCB, IAI, HLC).
Student Success and Equity
- Promote equitable learning outcomes through data-informed
strategies and inclusive pedagogy.
- Support student completion, transfer readiness, and engagement
in general education pathways.
- Advance initiatives that strengthen developmental education,
co-requisite models, and honors programming.
Collaboration and Institutional Engagement
- Partner with Teaching and Learning Resources—including
tutoring, testing, instructional technology, and the library—to
support academic success and faculty development.
- Work with colleagues across Student Services, Institutional
Effectiveness, and Workforce Innovations to align instructional
offerings with student goals and community needs.
- Represent the division in institutional planning, accreditation
efforts, and college governance structures, including committees
and strategic initiatives.
- Represent the division in local and statewide academic groups
or transfer councils, as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in an academic discipline within the Arts and
Sciences. At least five years of teaching experience at the college
level. At least three years of academic administrative experience,
including faculty supervision, curriculum development, and budget
oversight. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative initiatives
that improve student learning and program quality. Strong
interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Commitment
to equity, student success, and Morton College’s institutional
values.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in a related discipline or higher education
leadership. Experience with shared governance and faculty
leadership structures. Familiarity with ICCB, IAI, and HLC
expectations and processes. Experience working in a unionized or
collective bargaining environment. Bilingual English/Spanish
proficiency.