Dean of Arts and Sciences

Title:                                      Dean of Arts and Sciences               
Position Number:                 0089179
Hiring Unit:                           Executive / Managerial                  
Location:                               Maui College                
Date Posted:                         December 11, 2024                                
Closing Date:                        January 13, 2025        
Salary:                                    Commensurate with Education and Experience
Full Time/Part Time:             Full Time        
Temporary/Permanent:        Permanent
Funding:                                 General


I.  INTRODUCTION
As a key member of the Chancellor's leadership team and reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, serves as the Senior Executive for the Office of Arts and Sciences and provides line supervisory oversight and academic/administrative leadership for the following Instructional Departments:  English and Math; Humanities; Social Science; Science and Engineering; the College's transfer curricula, general education and integrated curriculum for all academic programs.  

II.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

50%    ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Supervises, coordinates, and facilitates the Department Chairs of the Math and English, Science and Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences Departments in the development of short-/long-term goals and initiatives to accomplish the College's academic or community service missions; ensuring optimum faculty and staff performance and achievement; and enhancement of the quality of education, student learning outcomes and the well-being of students.
 
 Provides effective leadership, direction and support in the recruitment, development, evaluation and retention of highly qualified and proactive faculty and staff who promote excellence in the academic programs and services Arts and Sciences; establishes program guidance in instructional aspects such as teaching assignments, scheduling of courses, enrollment management and faculty course loads and alternate assignments of responsibility; evaluate faculty, makes decisions regarding faculty evaluation, contract renewal, tenure and promotion; facilitates in-service training and staff development.
 
Oversees the overall administration, management, development, delivery  and integrity of the Departments' transfer and general education curricula; promotes the integration of new and evolving learning technology into the classroom or via distance learning (e.g., on-line) opportunities; facilitates  the establishment performance objectives, program review and   measurable outcomes for program Departments within the parameters of the College's mission and the achievement of enrollment and student learning outcome goals.
 
Provides leadership in the development of new courses and academic programs; ensures that such initiatives are within the parameters of the College's strategic plan; reviews and makes appropriate recommendations to VCAA on new program and activity proposals; directs the scheduled evaluation of academic programs and activities.
 
Directs accreditation self-study and program reviews of assigned Departments; assists in the periodic review/update of the College's strategic plan, long-range educational development plan, organizational plan, and capital improvement plans; modifies approved operational plans based on evaluation results and organizational priorities; monitors and integrates into all Departments emerging assessment and accreditation initiatives.
 
Provides leadership in the planning and setting of priorities for academic disciplines and programs of the Departments and organizing and managing of operational resources. Represents and articulates the operational needs and initiatives (to include those of institutional support) of the four instructional Departments when meeting with other   administrators and key staff officers of the College to discuss new campus requirements or initiatives, to resolve problems/disputes impacting on programs supervised and to report on the status of existing programs/services.  

35% ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT                                                      
Provides leadership and direction to supervised Departments in the review and revision (if required) of College policies and procedures; coordinates with College administrative staff personnel to ensure implementation and compliance of applicable statutes, regulations and policies.
 
Responds to requests for information, identification of problems, investigation of complaints against faculty, adjudication of disputes and grievances and disciplinary action against faculty and staff within established guidelines and in coordination with appropriate College   administrative staff personnel.
 
Coordinates Department Chairs to work with the College Human Resources Office in the establishment/modification/elimination of faculty and staff positions; determines starting salary, relocation expenses (if any) and start date concerning potential hires; conducts final interview to  validate committee's recommended hire, verification of employment and      education credentials and reference checks; and make final selection, determine possible start date and finalizes employment offers.
 
Coordinates and provides direction to Department Chairs in the critically assessment, justification and prioritization of the financial needs of the approved academic programs, new initiatives and support requirements (to include staffing plans, equipment acquisition and facility  improvements).
 
Formulates an Arts and Sciences projected program targets, budgets and  expenditure plans for future academic years in accordance with fiscal guidance provided by the VCAA; develops a corresponding justification, and articulates the Arts & Sciences budgetary requirements in the establishment of a projected College budget.
 
 Allocates operational funds to the Department Chairs based on approved  expenditure plans; oversees with College Business Office fund expenditures and deviations by Departments; and adjusts or obtains additional Arts and Sciences resources to meet unforeseen requirements.
 
Explores and secures funding and other resources through a variety of sources to include State, Federal, corporate, private, program/Departmental-based cost-savings and College entrepreneurial initiatives.
 
 Works with the College Auxiliary Service to ensure facilities allocated to assigned Departments are conducive of the promotion of student learning achievement.

10% CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT            
Provides effective leadership, direction, and support in establishing and                         achieving short- and long-term development goals and initiatives toward                             academic excellence.
 
Coordinates faculty members, staff and/or students on a range of    programmatic matters and to promote campus communication.
 
 As directed, represents the College when meeting with businesses, civic,             governmental officials, non-profit organizations and community residents of Maui County; serves as liaison to area high school and district officials.
 
 5%      OTHER
 Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the VCAA.
 
III.  List position numbers, official position titles, and names of immediate direct reports.   

As reflected in the most current official organizational chart
 
IV.  Authority and Decision-making Exercised 

The Dean has authority to make decisions related to Arts and Sciences matters except for those areas of authority that are reserved to the VCAA or higher, or delegated to other administrators or key staff officers.  The Dean is also a source of appeal for academic grievances, complaints, or petition where the requests have been denied at the Department level.   Decisions may not conflict with prevailing laws, governmental policies applicable to the College, or with policies and procedures of the UH or the UH Community Colleges.  Decisions may not be inconsistent with Maui College policies outside of the Dean's jurisdiction.

V.  Direction and Review of Work Received 

The Dean receives guidance and direction from the VCAA through policies,                             general guidance parameters, new emphases/initiative, or regular meeting with                        other administrators.
 
The Dean reports to the VCAA of Maui College.   The VCAA's approval is                           required to commit academic affairs resources where authority has not been                 delegated to the Dean.  The VCAA reviews, recommends, or approves, as                     appropriate, major documents developed by Arts and Sciences.  There is an                     annual performance review and evaluation of all administrators.
 
VI.  Contacts and Relationships 

 The Dean meets regularly with representatives of the Office of the Vice President                  for Community College, officials and staff of the Office of Community Colleges,                        and with instructional administrators and counterparts from other UH community                    colleges.   Serves on University-wide committees.   Representatives from local,                        national, and international agencies, community representatives and civic                               leaders, government officials, legislators and members of the Congressional                     delegation, and business leaders are met with as warranted as part of the                                 College's efforts to identify and meet community needs.  Requests, inquiries, and         complaints from members of the general public are responded to in terms of                     areas of responsibility.

VII.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Master's Degree or equivalent from regionally accredited institution.
 
Experience in an institution of higher learning involving teaching, counseling or                     academic support responsibilities which is at the C4 level OR have a prior                       appointment or demonstrated record of comparable professional experience in                       a program or curriculum development, staff development, personnel supervision,                   resource development, budget preparation or computer usage in management                     of an educational institution.
             
Plan, organize, and direct a large and complex activity or organization.  

Knowledge of community college philosophy, familiarity with liberal arts and                      vocational-technical education, awareness of contemporary challenges and                      issues facing community colleges.
 
Knowledge of alternative models (to include new or emerging technology) for                         delivering instruction, of academic administration, of learning theory or similar                       post-secondary education training.
 
 Ability to effectively work with various constituents and decision-making bodies of                  a college or a large and complex activity/ organization.
 
Ability to organize and communicate (orally and written) effectively.
 
Effective use of computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet and                             presentations) within the working environment.

VIII.  DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  
Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) degree from regionally accredited institution.
 
Experience as an administrator or in carrying out administrative responsibilities                     with an emphasis on education, public administration, organization or resource                        management, personnel management, fiscal management and/or grants                                  administration.
 
 Administrative experience in a college at a managerial level.
 
Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership or achievement in teaching,                        creative work or service.
 
Experience in review/revision of academic policies and procedures, accreditation                   and self-study, grantsmanship, operational planning and resource procedures,                       accreditation and self-study, grantsmanship, operational planning and resource                       development or grievance/complaint investigation/resolution.
 
Demonstrated leadership and inter-personal skills working with faculty and staff                      in a higher education environment and building consensus.
 
Knowledge of the community service mission of a community college and its                           interrelationship to instructional programs and support services.

Inquiries:             
Name:                    UH Maui College, Human Resources
Phone:                   808-984-3381
Email:                    maui-hr-l@lists.hawaii.edu
 
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED  
 
To Apply:
 Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
 

1. A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications; 
2. Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

• Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
• Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.

1. Resume
2. Three (3) professional references with contact information (including email addresses)
3. Optional letters of recommendation.

• The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered.  All requested documents/information become the property of Maui College and will not be returned.
• Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).