Dean for Teaching and Learning

Dean for Teaching and Learning

Administrator

Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option : Option : Yes

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here - join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Reporting to the Assistant Provost of Teaching and Learning, the Dean for Teaching and Learning is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and strategic direction of curriculum development, faculty development, and the integration of instructional design and technology across all teaching modalities. The Dean will have oversight for all programming within the Teaching and Learning Division and is responsible for budgeting, planning, scheduling and day-to-day division operations. The Dean will be responsible for ensuring Waubonsee's educational programs remain innovative, inclusive, current, and relevant to the needs of the district and its students. The Dean will collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning, faculty development coordinators, faculty, and administrators across the institution to support the development of robust faculty development programming to meet the needs of the college faculty. Additionally, the Dean supervises the Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning, providing guidance and leadership in faculty development and ensuring the quality and consistency of online, hybrid, and flexible learning programs. Responsibilities for this position also include oversight for instructional design and technology, and support for the learning management system users.

Responsibilities

Within established college policies and procedures, the Assistant Provost of Teaching and Learning delegates authority to the Dean for Teaching and Learning to carry out the following responsibilities :

Supervise the Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning in developing and managing faculty development programs focused on innovative teaching practices, especially in the areas of High-Impact Practices (HIPs), Competency-Based Education (CBE), undergraduate research, and the use of emerging educational technologies to ensure the successful implementation of faculty development initiatives and online pedagogy projects aimed at improving engagement, retention, and student success.

Oversee the work of the Teaching and Learning division, ensuring that faculty are supported with the resources, training, and professional development needed to succeed in various teaching modalities (face-to-face, online, and hybrid).

Provide leadership in developing and implementing faculty support programs for new full-time and adjunct faculty, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and effective teaching practices.

Provide guidance and assist in the curriculum review, development, and approval processes, which includes serving on the Curriculum Council and ensuring compliance with the appropriate accrediting and governing bodies.

Assist in development of timelines and processes for curriculum changes or additions to allow for thorough review at multiple levels of approval and to ensure timely updates to the college website, catalog and course schedules.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in an academic discipline or administrative area.

Minimum three years of experience in higher education, with significant experience in curriculum development, faculty development, and instructional technology.

Three years of supervisory / leadership experience required.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of faculty, staff, and administrators.

Strong leadership and management skills, with experience supervising staff and guiding cross-departmental teams.

Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technology administration.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of faculty, staff, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in higher education setting. Experience in overseeing online, hybrid, and flexible learning programs.

Familiarity with accreditation standards for online learning and distance education.

Familiarity with the ICCB and HLC.

Experience with budget and fiscal management.

Please attach the following documents when applying :

• Cover Letter-Yes
• Resume-Yes
• References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
• Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details

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Grant Funded : No

Compensation Range : 99,229.00 - 130,564.00

Compensation Type : Salaried

Compensation : The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications.

Work Schedule : M-F 8 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.

Work Hours : 40 hours / week

Testing : No

Targeted Hire Date : 5 / 22 / 2025

Benefits : Click to See Benefits Page

Special Instructions : Please attach all required documents at the time of application. Official transcripts are required to be submitted if hired.

EOE, including disability and veteran

Salary : $99,229 - $130,564