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Dean, Social Sciences

Position Number: 7022217
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Deans - Liberal Arts

Dean, Social Sciences

Pasadena City College

Salary: $167,677.80 - $203,782.08 AnnuallyManagement Association M-1

Job Type: Academic Administrator

Job Number: 9866

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Instruction

Closing: 4/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of Social Sciences provides leadership and administrative oversight for a group of instructional departments and disciplines, as well as the Child Development Center. The Dean serves as the primary point of contact for faculty on matters related to budgeting, curriculum, scheduling, program development, and staffing. In this role, the Dean leads and coordinates key educational initiatives, including student learning outcomes and program review, and supports continuous improvement across the division. The Dean also supervises faculty, classified staff, and hourly employees within their assigned areas of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Coordinate the educational operations and activities of the assigned division including developing class schedules, generating faculty assignments, and projecting and meeting Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) enrollment targets
In consultation with departments within the division, prepare and monitor program budgets
Support faculty in the development and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Work with faculty to ensure completion of division program reviews
Participate fully in the integrated planning process
Ensure that programs operate within State and Federally-mandated requirements
Work with faculty and staff to determine needs for curriculum or program additions, modifications, and deletions
Prepare documents/reports for program and course development, including accurate schedules, catalog information and support of program publicity
Maintain current knowledge of new developments, to include changes in information technology impacting online teaching, and curriculum and articulation requirements in community colleges and higher education
Work cooperatively with Student Affairs personnel to analyze data from assessment and testing methods and practices relevant to course/program offerings
Partner with and support Student Services by informing faculty of programs and services (e.g. EOPS, DSPS, Veterans, Foster Youth, CalWORKs, Ujima) available to students
Consult collegially with faculty and staff regarding appropriate schedule of classes to meet the needs of students
Determine final schedule, faculty assignments, and substitute assignments; monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester including timely submission of schedules and final grades
Follow provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Administer financial resources consistent with District policy
Develop and maintain external relationships with applicable departments, divisions, or schools at local four year institutions
Evaluate and approve requests for supplies and equipment, maintaining consistent communication with departments
Communicate with faculty and staff by holding regular meetings and in-service training to facilitate collaborative planning and decision-making; keep them informed about College-wide issues and projects
Collaboratively determine needs for staff and faculty development, and facilitate record-keeping to ensure staff and faculty development accountability
Organize and serve on committees for hiring and ensure compliance with District personnel policies, procedures and practices for the employment of faculty, administrators, classified staff, student workers and short-term temporary and substitute employees
Mediate and resolve faculty, staff and student problems, complaints and first level grievances according to employee contracts and College policy and procedures
Supervise and evaluate faculty, classified staff, and auxiliary personnel according to proper management practices, District policies and procedures, the Collective Bargaining contracts, and state and federal regulations
Serve on College and ad hoc committees and participate in campus-wide and community activities; actively engage in shared governance with all constituents and foster collaborative relationships
Represent the District in local, regional and state-wide instructional meetings and committees, which may include travel
Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline in which instruction is delivered at the College

AND

Two years of formal training or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Earned Doctorate from an accredited institution
Community college teaching experience
Experience with accelerated Instruction

OTHER LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Higher education in community colleges
The mission and changing role of the community college in meeting the workforce needs of the community
The issues and requirements of California Community Colleges
The California Education Code, Title 5 and other state, federal, and local laws, regulations, restrictions and requirements as they apply to the community college
California Community College Chancellor's Office guidelines
District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
College governance structure and processes
Multiple methods of instruction
Student Learning Outcomes assessment
Evaluation methods
Curriculum development principles, practices, and processes
Program Review
Data Analysis
Accreditation Standards
Office productivity software such as Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access
Modern office procedures, practices and equipment
Budget preparation and management
Standard management principles and practices of effective administration, supervision, and training

ABILITY TO:

Assist in the development, direction and coordination of policies, programs and services
Interpret and apply a variety of rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines including Federal and state legislation, and California Education Code
Effectively counsel and assist staff, faculty, administrators, and the public
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Review and analyze data for accuracy and completeness and make recommendations
Research and assist in resolving issues involving data fields contained within specialized software
Work closely and effectively with instructional areas
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others
Maintain records and prepare reports
Work independently with minimal supervision
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; use interpersonal skills such as tact, patience, courtesy, and diplomacy
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; plan, organize, prioritize and assign individual and team work to meet deadlines
Provide tactical planning
Ability to multitask at varying levels of detail
Organize relatively complex projects or activities that are interdepartmental in scope
Embrace a vision and coordinate details of implementation
Operate a computer and various software programs; navigate the Internet
Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff and community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.
Additionally, this position requires occasional independent travel by car to visit various District and meeting sites.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds when using proper techniques and devices.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
Employees may interact with upset students, faculty, staff and/or public and private representatives when interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Core Competencies: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

Academic Leadership & Vision Alignment
Curriculum Oversight & Program Development
Budget Management & Resource Allocation
Personnel Management & Supervision
Faculty Collaboration & Shared Governance Engagement
Scheduling & Enrollment Management
Assessment & Accreditation Readiness
Equity-Minded Leadership & Inclusive Practices

Salary Range:
M-1

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/academic/jobs/5275132/dean-social-sciences

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