What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean - Communication & Social Sciences position at Shoreline Community College?
Date of First Consideration: 3/14/2025
Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.
Salary Range: $123,900 - $133,900 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience
Welcome! Learn More About Shoreline AND Video Tour Our Campus!
Shoreline Community College is a vibrant educational institution located just 10 miles north of downtown Seattle in the scenic City of Shoreline. Our picturesque campus, overlooking the waters of Puget Sound, serves as an inspiring learning environment for over 5,000 students from both our local community and around the globe. The college has established itself as a leader in both transfer education and career and technical programs, providing pathways to success for students pursuing various academic and professional goals.
We seek a dynamic, equity-minded leader to serve as our Dean of Communication and Social Sciences. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated leadership abilities to effectively oversee multiple departments and guide a diverse faculty team. We are looking for someone with a strong growth mindset who can envision and implement strategies to expand our programs while ensuring student success. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation, with a proven track record of implementing culturally responsive pedagogy and effective learning strategies in the fields of communication and social sciences. As an agent of change, this leader will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to advance our mission of inclusive excellence and student achievement in Communication and Social Sciences education.
The Dean of Communication and Social Sciences leads a comprehensive academic division spanning 14 departments: Anthropology, Child Advocacy, Criminal Justice, Communication Studies, Economics, Equity & Social Justice, History, Honors Program, International Studies, Parent Education, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and World Languages.
Primary responsibilities of this position include:
Knowledge Of:
Skill In:
The College is currently providing services in a mixed modality of operations (both online and in-person services are offered). Administrators are assigned to work on campus, noting there may be some opportunities to work remotely based on program or area needs. If authorized for limited remote work, employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. When working on-campus, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus, using the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. This position also works weekends and evenings when appropriate or needed is required.
Terms Of Employment/Salary
Please Note
You can’t check off every listed “knowledge of” or “skill in?” Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification – even if they might be a great fit for the role!
Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.
Salary Range: $123,900 - $133,900 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience
Welcome! Learn More About Shoreline AND Video Tour Our Campus!
Shoreline Community College is a vibrant educational institution located just 10 miles north of downtown Seattle in the scenic City of Shoreline. Our picturesque campus, overlooking the waters of Puget Sound, serves as an inspiring learning environment for over 5,000 students from both our local community and around the globe. The college has established itself as a leader in both transfer education and career and technical programs, providing pathways to success for students pursuing various academic and professional goals.
We seek a dynamic, equity-minded leader to serve as our Dean of Communication and Social Sciences. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated leadership abilities to effectively oversee multiple departments and guide a diverse faculty team. We are looking for someone with a strong growth mindset who can envision and implement strategies to expand our programs while ensuring student success. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation, with a proven track record of implementing culturally responsive pedagogy and effective learning strategies in the fields of communication and social sciences. As an agent of change, this leader will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to advance our mission of inclusive excellence and student achievement in Communication and Social Sciences education.
The Dean of Communication and Social Sciences leads a comprehensive academic division spanning 14 departments: Anthropology, Child Advocacy, Criminal Justice, Communication Studies, Economics, Equity & Social Justice, History, Honors Program, International Studies, Parent Education, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and World Languages.
Primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Strategic academic leadership
- Curriculum development
- Program quality assurance and accreditation compliance
- Supervision of 26 full-time faculty and 2 staff members
- Budget management
- Fostering community partnerships
- Advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Aligning divisional activities with the College's strategic mission and educational objectives through collaborative leadership and comprehensive academic management
- Other duties as assigned of a similar nature and/or level
- Master's degree or higher in one of the division's academic fields
- Three (3) years of educational leadership experience as a dean, department chair, or equivalent or higher positions
- Three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience in higher education
Knowledge Of:
- Accreditation standards and higher education best practices
- Curriculum development
- Budgeting principles and practices
- Administration of collective bargaining agreements
- FERPA, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title IX and other applicable laws
- Educational software including Canvas and similar applications
- Microsoft Office applications and other standard office applications
Skill In:
- Fostering a climate of equity/belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels
- Time management, multitasking, and coordinating outcomes/activities with multiple partners.
- Interpreting applicable laws, regulations, and policies accurately
- Effectively leading diverse groups
- Communicating clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels both verbally and in writing
- Handling sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within legal guidelines
- Developing specialized services and support specific to the populations served
- Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound judgment within legal guidelines
- Collaborating with or leading groups of people in various situations including open discussion, training sessions workgroups, and committees
The College is currently providing services in a mixed modality of operations (both online and in-person services are offered). Administrators are assigned to work on campus, noting there may be some opportunities to work remotely based on program or area needs. If authorized for limited remote work, employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. When working on-campus, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus, using the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. This position also works weekends and evenings when appropriate or needed is required.
Terms Of Employment/Salary
- This is a full-time administrative/exempt annually contracted position
- Initial salary placement determined by the College dependent upon education/experience.
- Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.
- NEOGOV online application and supplemental question(s)
- Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position
- Current resume
- *Official transcript required upon hire*
Please Note
- Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application
- If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application (make sure to check spam/junk folders)
You can’t check off every listed “knowledge of” or “skill in?” Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification – even if they might be a great fit for the role!
Salary : $123,900 - $133,900
