State Center Community College District is hiring: Dean, Instruction - Library a

Dean, Instruction - Library and Student Learning Support Services (Full-Time, Academic Administrator) Fresno City College

This is an academic management position, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and implementation of district policies, regulations, budget decisions, and supervision of personnel including assignment of work, evaluation of performance, adjusting grievances, recommending hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, and termination.

Announcement Information

Posting Number: AA2024-1894

Campus Location: Fresno City College

Start Date: 08/01/2025

Essential Functions of Position

General Purpose:
Under general direction of the Vice President and College President, plans, organizes, integrates and manages the educational processes and administrative activities of an instructional division at an assigned college; provides leadership for the advancement of effective instructional programming including scheduling, program/curriculum development, and Guided Pathways, oversees and develops class schedules; assigns and approves professional development; plans and conducts faculty evaluation and tenure processes; directs and coordinates communications, instructional planning, and other initiatives to meet college and student needs; manages assigned functions to ensure compliance with District/college policies and procedures and all state and federal codes, educational regulations and requirements; actively engages in participatory governance processes; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and manages a college’s instructional programs and activities for an assigned group of disciplines.
• Participates in the selection and on-boarding of full-time and part-time faculty; directs faculty teaching assignments and monitors teaching loads; oversees and conducts the scheduling of class offerings and classroom allocations; assesses and manages the performance of the division’s faculty.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with employees to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment.
• Works closely with college committees to advance the State Chancellor’s Vision for Success.
• Participates in the development and implementation of District/college strategic plans, goals and objectives.
• Represents the college and participates in state and national program training and development and professional group meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study, and four years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program.

Salary and Benefits: An annual salary of $162,317 – $182,689 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents.

Selection Procedure: Applications will initially be screened by Human Resources to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, a search advisory committee will screen the application packets and determine the candidates who are best qualified. Those candidates will be invited to interview.

Conditions of Employment: 219 duty days and 24 vacation days for a total of 243 days. Duty days will be prorated based upon start of assignment.

About the College: Fresno City College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, and students.