Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts
Los Rios Community College District
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 5, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Posting Title
Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts
Location
Los Rios Community College District (Sacramento City College)
Department Location
Humanities and Fine Arts
Posting Number
AE00958P
The Institution
About
Founded in 1916, Sacramento City College (SCC) is a multi-campus, urban college that consists of a 70-acre main campus across from William Land Park. The College has two educational centers, one in Davis on the campus of the University of California, Davis, and one in West Sacramento located adjacent to the public library, community center, and civic center. SCC is a vibrant teaching and learning institution with approximately 20,000 day and evening students and is recognized as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
Our Strengths
SCC has a rich history in the community and has expanded educational opportunities to students across the region. SCC awards Associate in Arts or Science degrees as well as Associate Degrees for Transfer, which guarantee transfer into the California State University system. The College offers Career Education certificates and degrees, transfer credit for students who desire to continue their education at a four-year college or university, and instruction in basic skills such as English, English as a second language, and mathematics.
Our Vision
Faculty and staff at SCC value a collaborative and diverse campus community. As one of four colleges within the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento City College embraces change, values excellence in academic achievement, and supports the success of students as they pursue their dreams.
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction and the Associate Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts is responsible for the administration and supervision of the instructional area, including teaching assignments, staff evaluation and development, curriculum, budgets, advisory committees, and the administration of day, evening, off-campus, and summer offerings. The Dean provides general supervision of the affairs of the area and works with college and district staff in these areas of responsibilities.
The disciplines supervised by the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts include: Art; Art History/Humanities; Communications; World Languages; Music; Philosophy; Deaf Culture and American Sign Language; and Theatre Arts and Film. Classes in these disciplines are offered on the main campus in Sacramento, the Davis Center, the West Sacramento Center, and other off-campus sites.
The Humanities and Fine Arts Division maintains a focus on:
As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers you the flexibility and security to thrive both inside and outside of work. Check out the benefits guide for complete information.
Assignment Responsibilities
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
Work Year
12 month
Work Schedule
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.
Total Hrs per Week/Day
Special Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators' in California Community Colleges which can be found at theCalifornia Community Colleges website then “Minimum Qualifications Handbook”.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
Physical Demands
Salary
$161,864.96 - $175,207.85 per year. LRCCD Salary Schedules
Additional Salary Information
Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
03/05/2024
Closing Date
04/04/2024
Open Continuously
No
Beginning and/or Ending Dates
Full-time, Educational Administrative Position
Beginning on (or about) July 7, 2024
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community College's COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information click here.
Administrative positions may be subject to the District's Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Quicklink
https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/24935
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Posting Title
Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts
Location
Los Rios Community College District (Sacramento City College)
Department Location
Humanities and Fine Arts
Posting Number
AE00958P
The Institution
About
Founded in 1916, Sacramento City College (SCC) is a multi-campus, urban college that consists of a 70-acre main campus across from William Land Park. The College has two educational centers, one in Davis on the campus of the University of California, Davis, and one in West Sacramento located adjacent to the public library, community center, and civic center. SCC is a vibrant teaching and learning institution with approximately 20,000 day and evening students and is recognized as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
Our Strengths
SCC has a rich history in the community and has expanded educational opportunities to students across the region. SCC awards Associate in Arts or Science degrees as well as Associate Degrees for Transfer, which guarantee transfer into the California State University system. The College offers Career Education certificates and degrees, transfer credit for students who desire to continue their education at a four-year college or university, and instruction in basic skills such as English, English as a second language, and mathematics.
Our Vision
Faculty and staff at SCC value a collaborative and diverse campus community. As one of four colleges within the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento City College embraces change, values excellence in academic achievement, and supports the success of students as they pursue their dreams.
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction and the Associate Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts is responsible for the administration and supervision of the instructional area, including teaching assignments, staff evaluation and development, curriculum, budgets, advisory committees, and the administration of day, evening, off-campus, and summer offerings. The Dean provides general supervision of the affairs of the area and works with college and district staff in these areas of responsibilities.
The disciplines supervised by the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts include: Art; Art History/Humanities; Communications; World Languages; Music; Philosophy; Deaf Culture and American Sign Language; and Theatre Arts and Film. Classes in these disciplines are offered on the main campus in Sacramento, the Davis Center, the West Sacramento Center, and other off-campus sites.
The Humanities and Fine Arts Division maintains a focus on:
- Educating a diverse population of students with various abilities and talents.
- Creating and contributing to an art community that offers students an opportunity to explore and appreciate fine arts in a supportive environment.
- Encouraging critical thinking and life-long learning.
- Offering courses in varying modalities to meet diverse student needs.
As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers you the flexibility and security to thrive both inside and outside of work. Check out the benefits guide for complete information.
Assignment Responsibilities
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Leading the Humanities and Fine Arts Division in developing and implementing equity-driven, data-informed programs and services
- Providing administration and supervision to the area, including evaluating faculty and staff, scheduling, budgeting, utilizing facilities, and supporting staff development.
- Managing division budgets and resources, including grant allocations
- Supporting dual enrollment and leading and developing partnerships with the local community, transfer institutions, and feeder high schools.
- Assisting faculty in the development and implementation of new curriculum, academic programs, and grants; recruitment of faculty and students; assessment and review of programs and outcomes.
- Providing administration and oversight of division labs and facilities, the Performing Arts Center, and the Kondos Gallery.
- Collaborating with other instructional and student service divisions on college-wide programs to provide support to students.
- Collaborating with deans and other administrators on strategies for leading the college in meeting its goals and fulfilling its vision.
- Facilitating communication between the Humanities and Fine Arts Division and the college at large.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Work Year
12 month
Work Schedule
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.
Total Hrs per Week/Day
Special Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Have a master's degree from an accredited institution completed by June 30, 2024.
- Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.
- Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators' in California Community Colleges which can be found at theCalifornia Community Colleges website then “Minimum Qualifications Handbook”.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
- Los Rios Community College District Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
- Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
- Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
- Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
- Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
- Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
- Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
- A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
- Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Physical Demands
Salary
$161,864.96 - $175,207.85 per year. LRCCD Salary Schedules
Additional Salary Information
Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited university.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
03/05/2024
Closing Date
04/04/2024
Open Continuously
No
Beginning and/or Ending Dates
Full-time, Educational Administrative Position
Beginning on (or about) July 7, 2024
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community College's COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. For candidate travel reimbursement information click here.
Administrative positions may be subject to the District's Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Quicklink
https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/24935
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
- * If hired, can you provide proof that you are eligible to work in the United State?
- Yes
- No
- * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
- Asian Pacific Islander Legacy - Los Rios Employee Group
- Before The Movie - Movie Theater Advertisement
- Black Faculty & Staff Association - Los Rios Employee Group
- California Community College Registry
- CaliforniaJobNetwork.com
- CalJobs
- CareerBuilder
- Chronicle of Higher Ed
- Community College Jobs (communitycollegejobs.com)
- Comunidad - Los Rios Employee Group
- DiversityJobs (diversityjobs.com)
- d'primeramano.net Magazine
- EdCareers Portal (Standford)
- Employee
- Glassdoor
- Greater Sacramento Urban League
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs (higheredjobs.com)
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Los Rios Human Resource Invite
- Los Rios Job Site
- Native American Collaborative - Los Rios Employee Group
- Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento Builders Exchange
- Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento Works
- SacramentoDiversity.com
- Spectrum LGBTQIA+ - Los Rios Employee Group
- THE Hub Magazine (Sac Culture Hub)
- YouTube
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
- Employee Request for Transfer Form
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