College Associate Dean for Transitional ESL Programs
Position Description

The College Associate Dean reports to the Campus Dean on his or her campus and to the College Dean of Faculty and has college responsibility for the Transitional English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.  Primary responsibilities are as follows:

1.            Supporting and assisting the Campus Dean in the following areas of responsibility:

• curriculum development and evaluation;
• program assessment of learning outcomes;
• incorporation of technology and distance learning into instruction;
• coordination of the campus administration of the master schedule;
• course staffing;
• recruitment, selection, and orientation of new full-time and adjunct faculty members;
• campus budget development;
• preparation of area academic materials for the college catalog and college academic publications;
• development of guidelines for the review of academic waivers or substitutions, requests for independent study, and challenge examinations;
• review of academic program and discipline enrollment patterns and projections;
• campus administration of the process of evaluation, promotion, and reappointment of faculty and staff.

2.            Providing college leadership for the implementation and administrative oversight of the Transitional ESL Program by:

• working with College Director to assure appropriate ESL adjunct staffing;
• assisting the College Director in the development of ESL courses and programs;
• establishing partnerships with community organizations;
• supervising the College Director of ESL;
• representing the College in the community;
• increasing college-wide sensitivity to the immigrant community.

3.            Developing initiatives that support the strategic plan, vision, and mission of the college;

4.            Performing other duties as assigned by the Campus Dean or the College Dean of Faculty.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a master’s degree required (a doctorate preferred), in an academic discipline and experience in higher education administration.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of a strong commitment to student academic and personal development, a deep understanding of and commitment to the success of students with English as a Second Language, and a strong understanding and appreciation for diversity.

11/07/05