What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences position at Piedmont Virginia Community College?
Title: Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences
Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College
Location: Albemarle - 003
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $108,000 - $119,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home of the Charlottesville Historic Downtown ma!!, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit pvcc.edu
PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC employs faculty who demonstrate their commitment to the community college mission by providing challenging, engaging, and meaningful instruction in and outside the classroom. PVCC welcomes, encourages, and supports the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff members and seeks to attract and retain individuals who reflect our diverse community.
Position Title: Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences
Department: Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences
Employment type: full-time administrative faculty (exempt)
Position Purpose
The Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for the Division, which encompasses 20 academic disciplines and six-degree programs, including Education, General Studies, liberal Arts, Visual and Performing Arts (Fine Arts and Theatre and Drama specializations), Early Childhood Development, and Graphic Design. The Dean is responsible for developing, organizing, planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating the schedule of course offerings and curricular programs to meet the needs of a diverse student body and community.
This position plays a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant learning environment, enhancing the quality of teaching, and promoting student success through innovative partnerships, program development, and continuous improvement.
This position plays a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant learning environment, enhancing the quality of teaching, and promoting student success through innovative partnerships, program development, and continuous improvement.
The dean reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
Key Responsibilities
Program and Curriculum Development and Oversight
- Leads the planning, development, and evaluation of the division's course offerings and curricular programs.
- Provides direction and support to faculty in developing, revising, and evaluating division program curricula, courses, and materials.
- Collaborates with faculty to review curricula, learning outcomes, ongoing assessment results, and current research as a basis for improving instructional offerings and outcomes.
Cross Division and College-Wide Collaboration
- Collaborates with academic deans, the Senior Director of Library and Academic Support, the Director of Dual Enrollment, the Director of the Center for Teaching and Leaming Excellence, the Higher Education Prison Coordinator, the Director of the Thomas Jefferson Adult Continuing Education Center, Director of Educational Technology and Instructional Design, and others who directly support academic affairs and workforce development programs, faculty, and staff.
- Collaborates with the workforce development division on curriculum integration.
- Collaborates with the Foundation and Grants Office to develop and manage grants and identify funding opportunities for division programs and initiatives.
- Collaborates with Student Affairs staff and division faculty to develop strategies that support underrepresented and marginalized student populations.
Faculty and Staff Leadership
- Oversees recruitment, appointment, orientation, assignment, and evaluation of full-time faculty and support personnel.
- Collaborates with department chairs to oversee class schedule development and adjunct faculty, including dual-enrollment and prison education faculty.
- Fosters a collaborative and inclusive working environment that encourages professional development and innovation.
Student Success and Community Engagement
- Strengthens the quality of teaching and the learning environment to promote student achievement and retention.
- Develops partnerships with businesses, K-12 schools, universities, and community organizations.
- Works with and supports dual enrollment faculty liaisons in the division.
- Advocates for students by addressing their diverse academic and professional needs.
Resource Management and Grant Oversight
- Prepares and manages the division budget, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources.
- Seeks and manages private, state, and federal grants, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
Strategic and Annual Planning
- Leads the division in developing and supporting initiatives that align with PVCC's Opportunity 2030 strategic plan, mission, and goals.
- Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, department chairs, and division faculty in developing the division's annual plans.
Enrollment Management
- Collaborates with the Offices of Marketing and Media Relations and the Outreach and Admissions Office to develop and oversee the implementation of marketing and outreach efforts for division programs.
- Collaborates with the academic deans and department chairs to lead enrollment and retention strategies, including using Navigate or other technology solutions.
Technology Integration
- Collaborates with the Office of Information Technology to oversee the maintenance and upgrading of instructional equipment and resources.
Institutional Service and Leadership
- Represents the division on internal and external councils, committees, and task forces, including those in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
- Stays informed of new trends and innovations in community colleges and higher education to ensure the division remains competitive and relevant
Benefits include:
- Choice of health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans offered through the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Generous leave benefits
- Tuition waiver program for studies at PVCC and opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in a discipline represented in the Division.
- Demonstrated commitment to the community college mission and philosophy.
- Knowledge of issues in community college and higher education.
- Full-time teaching experience at the college level.
- Administrative experience with demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and build effective teams.
- Experience in curriculum development and budget management.
- Doctorate from an accredited institution in higher education administration, a related field, or a discipline represented in the division.
- At least three years of progressive experience in community college teaching and administration.
- At least three years of college-level teaching in the division discipline.
- Knowledge of community college curricula, instructional practices, and learning outcomes.
- Leadership experience with faculty and staff in higher education.
- Experience managing grants and preparing reports.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain transfer and career/technical education programs.
- Commitment to the success of transfer and occupational/technical students.
- Experience building partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and external organizations.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $108,000 - $119,000
