| About CCRI: The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential. To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://ccri.edu/hr/current_employees/culture/guidingprinciples.html Job Summary: Provide leadership in creating a culture of collaboration within the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences* Division while guiding the growth and expansion of curricular offerings. Support and collaborate with the Division’s chairs, faculty, and staff in a multi-campus environment. *The Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences division is comprised of the following departments: Art, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, English, World Languages and Cultures, Human Services, Performing Arts (Music and Theatre), Physical Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology). Duties and Responsibilities: Academic Leadership: Provide leadership for the development and implementation of programs, initiatives, and projects in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Collaborate with faculty to review curricula, learning outcomes, ongoing assessment results, and current research as a basis for improving instructional offerings and outcomes
Coordinate curricula, program development, academic policy, and program and degree requirement changes within Division
Manage and coordinate scheduling and academic offerings at all campuses in collaboration with other academic deans
Coordinate the Honors, Study Abroad, and other special programs
Collaborate with the other academic deans to provide leadership in the Liberal Arts and General Studies programs
Support the professional development of divisional faculty and seek resources to promote effective teaching and learning
Provide direction that assists divisional faculty and staff in meeting the stated expectations and responsibilities of governing contracts
Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.Management: Provide leadership and oversight that results in enhancing institutional effectiveness, particularly within the Academic Affairs division
Collaborate with divisional department chairs to hire and orient new full and part-time faculty
Review and approve divisional teaching assignments and schedules to ensure workload compliance with faculty collective bargaining contract
Oversee the divisional faculty evaluation process, review faculty evaluations, and evaluate department chairs
Review and evaluate sabbatical leave, tenure, and promotion applications for divisional faculty
Conduct on-going divisional meetings with department chairs to strengthen communication, collaboration, and program effectiveness
Prepare and manage divisional budget
Coordinate with department chairs to establish divisional priorities that support CCRI’s current Strategic Plan and review and monitor departmental budgets
Coordinate with department chairs, Enrollment Services, and other academic deans to develop, monitor, and manage the master schedule
Chair or participate in various academic affairs and college-wide committees, as appropriate
Promote understanding of standards required for regional NECHE accreditation
Manage special projects requiring research and/or grant proposal development, assist with data collection, analysis and reporting
Chair and/or participate in various divisional and college wide committees and other related duties as required by Vice President for Academic AffairsMinimum Requirements: A Master's Degree in a related field, required.
Distinguished record of teaching as a full-time faculty member with earned rank within one of the disciplines within the division, required.
Demonstrated leadership in higher education administration, required.Competencies: The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following competencies: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and effective decision-making and organizational skills.
Collective bargaining experience.
Experience working in a unionized, multi-campus community college environment.
Will have demonstrated effectiveness in academic program planning and evaluation, curriculum development, student learning outcomes’ assessment, implementation of general education requirements, academic scheduling, and budget preparation.
Will have familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other instructional technologies.
Will have experience with Banner or other higher education ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
Will possess an earned doctorate.Campus Location: Primarily located at the Warwick Campus Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be received by 02/15/2021, 11:59 PM (EST). Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313. EEO Statement: CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity. CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu. The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here: https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pdf |
