Dean-Instruction

DEAN OF INSTRUCTION

OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect. Malcolm X College’s General Education curriculum empowers students to acquire the broad base of knowledge necessary to understand their personal, moral, and ethical responsibilities to act as leaders.        

This senior leadership position directs, manages, and provides leadership in all instructional and academic support systems within the college's credit programs. Promotes and coordinates programs, curriculum, and course development and evaluation    

The learning experiences provided through general education are designed to build effective communication skills, to strengthen critical thinking, to foster analytical inquiry, to inspire awareness of history, to embrace diversity, cultural pride and identity, and to form a basis for responsible citizenship.

The department of Instruction is currently in search of a Dean of Instruction. Reporting to the Vice President or Sr Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, the Dean of Instruction position directs, manages, and provides leadership in all instructional and academic support systems within the college's credit programs. Promotes and coordinates programs, curriculum, and course development and evaluation. The Dean of Instruction acts as administrator in charge of the evening and Saturday college. This is a confidential position and has managerial responsibilities over faculty, student, clerical, custodians, and security staff associated with the program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews courses to ensure they comply with the goals and objectives of the program. Coordinates the revision of instructional materials every academic year.
2. Conducts in-service programs for all full and part-time faculty. Conducts orientation meetings with new academic staff.
3. Directs and supervises faculty associated with the programs. Provides necessary supplements for staff to accomplish the goals and objectives of the courses taught. Advises staff in areas of improvement. Regularly evaluates all faculty and provides constructive feedback on their work according to Board/Union Agreement.
4. Works with the Director of Planning and Development in preparing college credit grant applications and coordinating research projects as needed.
5. Prepares departmental budgets. Monitors expenditures and ensures they are within budget parameters.
6. Coordinates courses, curricula and program development, evaluation, and followup.
7. Serves on Research and Assessment Committee, Marketing Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee, and others as needed.
8. Assists students in completing their academic goals and objectives. Provides additional guidance and assistance as individually needed. Investigates written complaints according to established college procedures.
9. Coordinates and prepares NCA self-study document and ICCB Program Review.
10. Collaborates with the Vice President regarding general college operational processes.
11. Supervises department chairpersons and coordinates monthly chairperson meetings.
12. Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution and thirty (30) graduate hours in a related field required. Doctorate preferred.
2. Five (5) years teaching in a higher education setting.
3. Minimum two (2) years administrative experience as Department Chair, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Program Coordinator.
4. Active participation or exposure to higher education accreditation procedures, articulation processes and program review.
5. Experience in activities that focus on assessment of student learning.
6. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in one’s work experience.
7. Experience preferred working within a unionized setting.
8. Demonstrated ability to create a learning environment that fosters student success.
9. Demonstrated ability to develop a technologically integrated environment that fosters innovation within a learning organization. 

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges! 

Malcolm X College is a Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.  MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.  

WE OFFER: Excellent health benefits at a low cost; Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit our benefits page