Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the dean provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the college’s instructional programs as assigned. Assures compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and funding requirements related to community college instruction, and ensures the quality of instruction for meeting the needs of students and the community. Works collaboratively with the other deans, and with faculty, staff, and administration, to achieve the goals and objectives of Berkeley City College Master Plan. Serves on the Berkeley City College Senior Management Team and participates in district-wide initiatives and governance. Manages and guides staff activities; participates in faculty evaluations;

This position directs, encourages and supports the development of a variety of teaching and learning techniques used by faculty and learning support staff providing students with an optimal learning experience. The coordination of academic scheduling, faculty assignments, review of course outlines and syllabi, learning practices and assessment are within the purview of this position.

The Dean assigned to Arts, English/Humanities, Athletics/Kinesiology, Ethnic Studies, Human Development, Learning Resources, Library and Social Sciences will become conversant and contribute as a thought leader in the curriculum, programs, instructional methods, community partnerships, and student success in those areas. S/he will support basic skills, career-technical certificates, degree and transfer programs, and will advance innovations, including through oversight of grants and special initiatives, in these disciplines and fields of study. The dean will guide participation by these departments in cross-institutional efforts such as the First

Year Experience, contract education, dual enrollment, faculty advising, and institutional learning outcomes assessment. The dean will facilitate interdepartmental communication and collaboration with the other departments in instruction and in student services.

 

1. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. One year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment.
3. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing office productivity software applications (i.e., work processing, spreadsheet and database management software) including the Internet.
4. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with other people

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical physical abilities for this position are:

• Prolonged and frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping
• Moderate to heavy usage of hands in grasping, repetitive hand movement and finger coordination in keeping records and preparing reports using a computer keyboard.
• Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in group settings and by telephone to students, faculty, staff, and others