Job Details

Dean, Language Arts and Academic Foundations

Santa Rosa Junior College


Salary: $13,735.00 - $16,693.00 Monthly

Job Type: Management

Job Number: 21-01368

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Department: Academic Affairs

Closing: Continuous

Description


FILING DEADLINE: Initial round of application review is October 10th, 2024. This position is open until filled. Applications received by the October 10th, 2024 filing deadline will be given priority consideration.

Please note: Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration. Please contact the Human Resources staff assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) for any questions.



COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $13,735.00 - $16,693.00 per month (2023/24 Management Salary Schedule); maximum salary placement of $15,141.00 is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials. An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Leave/Holiday time: Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year).
• Housing Assistance: Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, plan, organize, and direct District-wide instructional operations, activities, programs and services of the Language Arts and Academic Foundations (LAAF) academic cluster, which may include College Skills and Adult Education, English, English for Multi-Lingual Students, Humanities and Religious Studies, Philosophy, World Languages, and multiple learning support centers; coordinate and direct communications, educational planning activities, program development functions, courses, curriculum and other information to meet District and student needs to enhance the educational effectiveness of assigned instructional subject areas; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned faculty and classified staff.

ABOUT SRJC:
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years.

SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.

SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

• Office of the President
• Student Services
• Accreditation
• SRJC Factbook

Essential Functions

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

1. Plan, organize, and direct District-wide instructional operations, activities, programs and services of Language Arts and Academic Foundations; establish and maintain Division/Department time lines and priorities; ensure related activities comply with established standards, requirements, grant specifications, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
2. Oversee the LAAF tenure review process; coordinate tenure teams, meetings, class observations and timely completion of required documentation.
3. Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development and review, including the development and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
4. Develop schedule of classes and monitor enrollments and faculty loads; monitor, analyze and adjust courses in response to student needs; recommend course amendments and curriculum changes as appropriate.
5. Coordinate and direct educational planning activities, program development functions, courses, curriculum and information to meet District and student needs and enhance the educational effectiveness of assigned instructional subject areas; direct the development and implementation of programs, services, plans, strategies, processes, projects, courses, goals and objectives; develop the Program and Resource Planning Process (PRPP) report for program review and resource planning and prioritization.
6. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; participate on evaluation teams for assigned faculty; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate faculty and staff work assignments and schedules and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures.
7. Administer and monitor instructional programs and courses to ensure compliance with established curriculum standards and requirements; direct and participate in the development, analysis, implementation and enhancement of curriculum standards; coordinate activities and professional development functions to enhance faculty understanding of curriculum standards and requirements, instructional strategies and related materials.
8. Coordinate and direct communications, programs, services, activities and information between administrators, faculty, personnel, businesses, educational institutions, outside organizations, students, the public and various local, State and Federal agencies; receive, review, facilitate and ensure proper and timely resolution of student, staff, faculty, administrative, department and program issues, and complaints.
9. Provide consultation and technical expertise to students, staff, faculty, administrators and others concerning LAAF operations and activities; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning assigned programs, departments, services, curriculum, courses and related standards, requirements, practices, schedules, strategies, plans, goals, objectives, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
10. Develop and prepare the budget for the instructional operations, activities, departments and programs of assigned instructional areas; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; authorize expenditures and conference requests in accordance with established limitations; research, obtain and maintain grants and other funding sources.
11. Provide technical information and assistance to the Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding instructional services, activities, needs and issues; participate in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Pedagogy, adult and language learning, assessment and faculty development.
2. Hiring and evaluation procedures and local, State and Federal employment codes, laws and regulations.
3. Preparation of grant proposals, contract and subcontracts.
4. Interpreting and enforcing faculty and classified bargaining contracts.
5. Program review and evaluation processes.
6. Curriculum and program development.
7. Educational trends, accreditation standards, State initiatives and federal grant programs.
8. Budget preparation and control.
9. Oral and written communication skills.
10. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
11. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

ABILITY TO:

1. Plan, organize, and direct instructional operations, activities, programs and LAAF services.
2. Lead and implement strategic planning.
3. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes IDEAA, innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
4. Advocate for the District's language arts and academic foundations instructional programs and services.
5. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
6. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
7. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.
8. Effectively train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

EDUCATION:
Master's Degree and ability to meet minimum qualifications for current SRJC faculty discipline.

EXPERIENCE:
One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to this assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Community college teaching experience.

Application Procedures


In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:

1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
2. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
3. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
4. Current Resume.
5. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.
6. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Management Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
Following the filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-4 weeks after the filing deadline, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for an interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee. The Screening Committee may include representatives from Faculty, Administration, Classified Professionals, and Associated Student Government.

Candidate Accommodations:

• Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact Human Resources.

MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES
BUSSMAN HALL ANNEX
MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
PHONE: (707) 527-4954
EMAIL: Please contact Megan Napoli at mnapoli@santarosa.edu
The office is located in the Bussman Building on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):

1. In accordance with Federal Law, all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Successful candidates will be extended a conditional job offer and will be required to undergo background screening prior to their first day of employment. Candidates must be fingerprinted in California and have background clearance (at applicant's expense).
3. Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote only' assignments).
4. Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
5. Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter.

Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure)
Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.

Non Discrimination The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

SRJC Strategic Plan

VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.

MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.

Equal Employment Opportunity
SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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