Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business

Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.
SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the state’s capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.
Are you looking for a leadership position focused on academic excellence? Do
you want a career full of purpose, serving students? If so, this may be the position
for you!

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is seeking qualified candidates for the faculty administrator position of Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business. Under the direction of the Vice President for Academic and Workforce Programs, Academic Deans provide leadership and supervision for faculty and staff in the areas of teaching, curriculum revision and development, technology, and assessment, with a focus on academic excellence. The Dean will proactively pursue strategies that will provide students with clear pathways to their academic goals.
As the leader of an academic division, the Dean will promote accountability and innovation and will contribute to, and participate in the planning, execution, and measurement of student outcomes. The successful individual will foster a culture of success and effective change strategies and will contribute to master planning efforts.
Also responsible for managing the administrative affairs of the Academic Division, Academic Deans will work effectively with faculty and staff, and promote diversity and value a culture of respect. The Deans will provide a vision for the Division based on best practices and the use of data using inclusive approaches that value the skills and abilities of faculty and staff.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business include:
Teaching, Learning and Technology

• Support pedagogy that promotes student engagement and learning
• Encourage the use of technology in the curriculum
• Support professional development among Division faculty
• Plan and coordinate division meetings and events
• Support faculty in meeting the academic needs of students
• Respond to student questions and concerns, and encourage faculty to reach out to students
• Ensure Division website is accurate and up-to-date

• Promote and support faculty in the design and development of new courses/programs, deletion of courses/programs, and course/program revision
• Ensure that all programs provide clear academic pathways
• Oversee all assessment activities and ensure that all programs implement their Program Assessment Plan
• Develop the master schedule in collaboration with VP for Academics and Workforce, Division Deans, and the office of Enrollment Management and Student Success
• Monitor enrollment of all courses within the Division
• Approve the addition/deletion of courses during registration periods
• Provide the Vice President with regular reports including: Annual Reports, Assessment Plans, Academic Discipline Plans, Professional Development Plans, Advisory Committees, and Specialized Accreditation Reports

• Supervise and evaluate all faculty (full-time, adjunct, dual enrollment) in the Division
• Supervise all staff in the Division
• Serve as an advocate for issues initiatives, goals, and needs of the Division
• Successfully Implement College policies and regulations within the Division
• Approve faculty schedules
• Lead and participate in the recruitment and hiring of faculty and facilitate the search process
• Interview and recommend final candidates for full time faculty and staff positions
• Recommend the employment of adjunct faculty to the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
• Supervise the advisory committee process for all career programs within the Division
• Conduct Division meetings
• Develop budget requests, allocate and manage resources (budgetary, personnel and facilities) within the Division
• Coordinate all Division activities with other Deans
• Facilitate clear communication between the Division and the College community
• Work with the Office of Enrollment Management & Student Success to address student concerns related to the Division
• Serve on Committees as assigned

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Master’s Degree in an academic discipline or in Higher Education Administration
• Full-time or significant adjunct higher education teaching
• Experience in planning, coordination and on-going improvement of curriculum and instruction
• Experience in outcomes assessment
• Understanding of and a commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college
• Commitment to student success
• Participatory leadership style; demonstrated creativity and flexibility in problem solving
• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence
• Sensitivity to the educational and personal goals of a diverse student population
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills

• Master’s Degree in division (Humanities, Social Sciences or Business)
• Earned Doctorate
• Two to four years of progressive administrative/leadership experience in higher education

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.