Posting Details Posting Details (Default Section) Closing Date: 03/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Classification Title Dean Working Title Dean of Social/Behavioral Sciences & Multi-Cultural Studies Recruitment Limits Location San Diego Mesa College Pay Information Range 6 ($10,725.84 – $17,471.26) per month based on the current Management salary schedule (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/employee%20relations/Salary%20Schedules/Management%20Salary%20Schedule%20effective%2024-0301.pdf) Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook and is non-negotiable. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits. Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE Job Duration 12 Months Position Number: 001717 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Bargaining Unit Management Range 6 Position Type Academic Department School of Social/Beh Sci and Multicul Studies The Position From San Diego Mesa College President Ashanti Hands: San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, staff, and students. As the “Leading College of Equity & Excellence”, we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of our students. As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financialstanding, state-of-the-art facilities, and a world-class faculty, classified professionals, and staff. For 61 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor’s Degree, to being a lead California Community College in graduating students with an Advanced Degree for Transfer. We embrace the mission of community colleges and are committed to empowering our students to maximize their potential, leading to healthy and thriving communities. We are adding new staff, classified professionals, faculty, and administrators who, alongside our stellar colleagues, will lead us into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment. Applications are now being accepted for the position of Dean, School of Social/Behavioral Sciences & Multicultural Studies, at San Diego Mesa College. The Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Science and Multicultural Studies, reports to the Vice President of Instruction, and is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and advocating for all instructional programs in close cooperation with Department Chairs. This includes the coordination and supervision of class schedules, faculty teaching assignments, curriculum development, staff development, and budget planning. The Dean is involved in the hiring and evaluation of staff – both academic and classified. The Dean is expected to establish and maintain connections with relevant community and professional organizations as well as participate in college governance and decision making. The college is looking for an applicant who is a positive, collaborative, innovative, and energetic leader. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the job’s essential functions. Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor. Major Responsibilities + Provide effective leadership in the areas of planning and administering programs in the areas included within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Multicultural Studies. The programs include: Anthropology, Architecture, Asian American Pacific Islander Studies, Black Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Construction Technology, Geography, History, Interior Design, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Sustainability, Sociology, and Women’s Studies. + Work collaboratively with faculty, classified professionals, staff, and academic leaders to develop long- and short-range goals for the school, including alignment with the college’s master plan, strategic plan, and other planning documents and processes. + Conduct and support ongoing Program Review for the school. + Work collaboratively with department chairs and administrators to understand and utilize enrollment management strategies in schedule development and other aspects of school management. + Understand and contribute to a college participatory governance structure and collective bargaining environment. + Work collaboratively with faculty, classified professionals, staff, and academic leaders to support curriculum development and review at both the course and program levels. + Develop collaborative relationships with departments and schools across the campus. + Participate in campus committee work to help drive and influence college planning and future directions. + Execute all aspects of program management to include planning, organizing, promoting, budgeting, and evaluating programs/projects, facilities, and grant funded projects. + Apply local, state, and federal regulations to the College’s and School’s instructional programs, courses, and activities. + Work collaboratively with department chairs and administrators to hire, supervise, evaluate, support, and mentor all faculty. + Work collaboratively with faculty, classified professionals, and staff to convene meetings, and establish, communicate, and carry out the School’s planning and goals. + Prepare all required reports, including District, State, and Federal. + Develop and maintain positive relationships with community and professional organizations. + Provide direct support to students as needed and make referrals as appropriate to college resources. + Advocate for programs, departments, and disciplines at the college, district, and community levels. + Work collaboratively and transparently with the VPI and other administrative leaders. + Promote and support policies, actions, and activities that foster an institutional culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism. + Demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, classified professionals, and staff. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS In compliance with policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, applicants for this position must show evidence of the following minimum qualifications: + Possession of a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution AND one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment; OR, + Possession of a lifetime California Community College Supervisor Credential AND Two (2) years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education. Desired Qualifications + Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. + Evidence of demonstrated commitment to student achievement and equity in setting priorities and implementing school and institutional goals. + Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain high standards of instruction by providing leadership in establishing goals/objectives. + Demonstrated successful experience as an educational leader supporting academic programs, such as Ethnic Studies, Workforce Development, CTE programs. + Experience with preparing and managing a departmental budget in a transparent way that meets the goals and objective of programs and disciplines within the School. + Experience with planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating academic programs, and advocating for future resource needs. + Demonstrated ability to provide effective coordination, supervision, encouragement, and support to faculty, classified professionals, and other staff. + Demonstrated understanding and experience working in a collective bargaining environment. Equivalency If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form (https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50590569.pdf) and attach it during the application process. Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals. Click here (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures Working Conditions Physical Requirements: Category III Environment: Favorable, usually involves an office. Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee. Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email. We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. + Complete online application; + Letter of Interest that addresses your qualifications for the position; + Résumé that addresses your background, education, and experience; + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts; AND , + Five (5) references (include two faculty, two supervisors, and one support staff) within the online application. + Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts (optional). + Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable). + Licenses/Certificates/Credentials (if applicable). Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments) Conditions of Employment: SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT : + Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position); + Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment); + Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); + Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; + Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND , + Employed on an initial contract of two (2) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period. EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information. Additional Information: Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment. Posting Number AC01104 Indicate budget number(s) Required & Optional Documents