Associate Dean - General Studies

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position provides leadership and assists in managing division operations and instructional programming of the General Studies Division throughout the Fox Valley Technical College District in alignment with the vision, mission, values, and purposes of the organization. The Associate Dean directly supervises the Math and Science departments, the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science - University Transfer programs, the Teaching and Learning Center, Testing and Assessment Services, and related staff within the division, and serves in a back-up capacity for the division dean.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in educational leadership, secondary education, post-secondary general education, or General Studies academic area.
• Three years of managerial supervisory experience is required, preferably at the community/technical college level.
• Demonstrated leadership success in an educational setting.
• Two years of teaching experience is required, preferably at the community/technical college level.Two years of occupational experience outside the field of education is required.

ESSENTIAL APTITUDES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, support staff, students, employers, and business/community representatives.
• Experience in curriculum development, with emphasis on competency-based instruction. Commitment to student learning and student success.
• Experience in planning and implementing a variety of learning options through alternative forms of delivery and applying technology to teaching and learning.
• Experience in the development and delivery of customized training programs for business/agency clients.
• Commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.

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