Job description

Salary: $157,798.00 – $191,804.00 Annually

Job Type: Manager

Job Number: 202400248

Location: Main Campus 411 Central Avenue, Salinas

Department: Social & Behavioral Sciences, Fine Arts

Closing: 1/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Under general policy direction, plans, organizes, directs and integrates instruction and operations of the programs, services and activities of an assigned academic instructional division; oversees educational planning and curriculum development in accordance with the District’s missions, goals and objectives; coordinates assigned academic area, programs and services with other District divisions, officials, outside agencies and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among District divisions and with various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Vice President of Instruction in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

Dean, Instruction incumbents are distinguished from other Dean classes by their responsibility for direction and management of instructional programs and services in an assigned academic instructional division including Agriculture, Business and Industries, Creative and Language Arts, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Library and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The work involves a wide variety of independent decision making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing area planning, goals and objectives and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy and regulatory guidelines.

Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of faculty, classified managers and staff in an assigned academic instructional division; with academic administrators, managers and staff, develops, implements and evaluates assigned division educational and program plans, goals and objectives in accordance with District goals and objectives; contributes to the development of annual general-fund and grant-funded budgets and tracks division performance against funding allocations to ensure compliance with legal mandates; manages and directs development, implementation and evaluation of work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
• Directs and manages the selection of full-time and adjunct faculty and divisional staff; coordinates associated processes with Human Resources; conducts and/or facilitates new faculty and/or staff orientations; encourages continuing professional development; works with employees on performance issues; oversees, facilitates in faculty, staff, student and community conflict resolution and grievance processes.
• Oversees and ensures the timely evaluation of faculty and staff and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with District and area standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; chairs and oversees faculty tenure and four-year probationary evaluation and review processes; serves on tenure-track search committees.
• Develops, analyzes and implements curriculum standards to meet student needs and compliance with established curriculum and content standards and requirements; provides technical advice on changes and modification of curriculum and transfer articulation proposals; oversees development and implementation of new courses, programs and instructional activities; budgets and allocates teaching units, oversees class scheduling and monitors enrollment and actual teaching units against approved budgets.
• With faculty, staff and administration, ensures compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 5, accreditation standards, Board Policies and Administrative Procedures; oversees and participates in reviewing equity and student learning outcomes and assessments; fosters quality instruction and optimal functioning of programs; develops and updates reports and data-tracking success measures for curriculum, courses and programs in area of responsibility; ensures timely and accurate reporting of mandated reports and data.
• Facilitates grant and external funding identification and applications; ensures proposals meet funding agency requirements and priorities; develops forecasts and budgets for staffing and equipment requirements including forecasting of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment materials and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Develops external partnerships and provides leadership in the coordination of state, local and regional collaborations; represents the District and division in community outreach activities.
• Leads and participates in various District committees and advisory boards; makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Cabinet and to other District groups.
• Oversees and participates in conducting a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding programmatic activities; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, identifies alternatives and makes and justifies recommendations.

Other Functions:

• As Dean of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Library: directs and oversees management of academic programs in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Teacher Education, Anthropology, Philosophy, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Liberal Arts, and other Social and Behavioral Sciences; plans, manages and directs the operations of the District’s Child Development Center, and college’s Library.
• May serve as a designee for the Vice President, of Instruction when assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles and practices associated with the development and presentation of higher education curriculum and instruction, student support programs and services, and student success.
• Advanced mastery of theory, principles and methods of academic disciplines relevant to assigned academic instructional division.
• Common issues and challenges facing a diverse population of community college students.
• Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
• Various strategies, modalities, methods and best practices in teaching, learning and student support applicable to assigned division.
• Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.
• Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions governing area of assignment including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the California Education Code.
• Principles, methods and practices applicable to the design and implementation of public relations, community outreach and marketing programs.
• District budgeting, payroll and general accounting systems operations, practices and procedures.
• Research methods and analysis techniques.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Principles and practices of conflict resolution applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• Principles and practices of strategic and program planning applicable to an educational institution.
• Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Principles and practices of fiscal management, strategic and facilities planning.
• Budget development, administrative practices and organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures and operational needs.
• Technical, legal, financial and public relations issues associated with the management of District academic programs.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the programs and activities of the assigned academic instructional division.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, disability, and gender of students, faculty, administrators and classified professional staff attending or working on a community college campus.
• Work collaboratively with District deans, directors, managers, staff and the community in a collegial environment and provide expert advice and counsel to develop solutions to complex issues.
• Lead and participate in monitoring and assessing instructional effectiveness, student learning and success outcomes, and student equity measures.
• Plan, organize and coordinate academic instructional division planning, program review, accreditation, outcomes assessment and financial stewardship.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
• Compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses, correspondence, reports, studies, agreements, presentations and other written materials.
• Deliver formal and influential presentations.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential faculty, student, staff and community issues and situations.
• Facilitate professional development and training of employees.
• Enforce conformance with District safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Represent the District effectively in interactions and negotiations with other educational institutions, partnerships, faculty, staff, students, community groups and the public.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Supplemental Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university within one of the instructional area disciplines, and three years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a leadership role.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a regular, full-time academic management position. Management salary range III: $157,798.00 to $191,804.00 annually (within this salary range, the successful candidate’s starting salary will be commensurate with their education and experience).
Annual doctoral stipend: $3,000.
The district provides health benefits, which consist of full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and a high percentage of coverage for eligible dependents.
Life, accident, and income protection insurance. Sick leave, vacation, paid holidays.
CalSTRS (State Teacher Retirement System)

Applicant Acknowledgment

I understand that working in a community college environment requires a strong commitment to serving students and community members from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. I recognize the importance of fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment that promotes equitable access, student success, and a sense of belonging for all individuals at Hartnell College.

Fostering a Culture of Care

Caring Campus, developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), is dedicated to creating a culture of care within community colleges. The objective of IEBC’s Caring Campus program is to increase student retention and success. We understand that when students feel connected to their college, they are more likely to succeed academically.

At Hartnell College, we embrace the Caring Campus culture. By implementing intentional, campus-wide behavioral commitments, we enhance our existing student success initiatives and create an environment where care and support are integral.

Join us on this journey of fostering a caring environment where students thrive. Together, we can transform Hartnell College into a place where care and success go hand in hand, empowering our students to reach their full potential.

EEO Statement
Hartnell Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

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