Job Details

Employment Opportunity

Cabrillo College is seeking a dynamic and committed administrative professional to serve as Division Dean and provide vision and equity-minded leadership for the Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) programs, services and staff. The NAS division provides students, staff, faculty, and community users with access to a wide range of resources, programs, and services that support teaching and learning at Cabrillo. This assignment is scheduled to begin on January 2, 2020. The programs in the NAS division include the following:

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer and Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Construction and Energy Management
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Horticulture
• Mathematics
• Math Learning Center (MLC)
• Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
• Oceanography
• Physics
• Science
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
• Welding

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,400 students per term, of which 45.13% are LatinX, 5.26% multi-ethnic, 2.64% Asian, 1.25% African-American, 0.79% Filipino, 0.30% American Indian or Alaskan Native, and 0.18% Pacific Islander as of Fall 2018. At Cabrillo, 56.66% of students are students of color and 54.91% are economically disadvantaged. In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.The successful candidate will join the NAS division dedicated to the use of techniques that draw on culturally responsive approaches to teaching.

Cabrillo College has a tradition of collegial governance, and staff possess a long history of participatory governance in all levels of decision-making at the college. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its students and community.

Examples of Duties

• Manages, evaluates, and coordinates academic subject areas in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, and sound instructional and student services principles and procedures
• Establishes overall goals, objectives, and plans; initiates and participates in overall program planning; communicate statutes, district and college policies and philosophies to the NAS division, faculty, and staff
• Provides leadership, trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned academic and classified employees
• Examines, evaluates, and makes recommendations for potential technological innovations in instruction and instructional support; assists faculty in the acquisition, development, and utilization of instructional resources
• Interprets and performs assignments in compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, District policies and contractual regulations relative to areas of assignment
• Directs, approves, and evaluates catalog material, class schedules, and other program information as required in collaboration with department chairs
• Recommends employment, retention, or continuance of part-time, regular, or temporary faculty positions and classified staff in accordance with Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
• Develops and implements an effective faculty development program which includes instructional methodologies and technologies designed to promote student success
• Directs or conducts research and follow up studies regarding student and program success
• Directs the preparation and management of the budget for assigned areas of responsibility
• Resolves or assists in the resolution of problems and/or complaints and initiates corrective action as appropriate
• Represents the College at meetings and conferences, and in relationships with other educational institutions and community organizations
• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence appropriate to assignments
• Works in cooperation with other College administrators in the development and planning of programs within the scope of assignment
• Conducts regular meetings to facilitate planning, collegial decision-making, and to keep staff informed about issues and projects for the division and the overall College instructional program
• Chairs and serves on various college committees and participates in professional organizations as appropriate to assignment
• Recommends and assists in the development of instructional policy as necessary for the College to properly implement programs and services
• Trains, supervises, evaluates performance, and provides leadership to assigned faculty and staff
• Ensures proper use and security of assigned facilities, equipment maintenance, and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline within the NAS division as listed under the Employment Opportunity section AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role AND four (4) years of successful college teaching experience

Desirable:

• Community College experience
• Experience with diverse populations

Knowledge of:

• And commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college and the principles of the Guided Pathways model
• Current standards and safety regulations related to assigned area
• Teaching and learning process
• And commitment to equity and diversity, including equal opportunity
• Educational leadership, student services delivery, and accessibility
• Federal regulations, Title V/Education Code, and California regulatory agencies
• Budget planning, development, and management
• Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, and departmental practices
• Design, analysis, and reporting of higher educational institutional research
• Technology used in educational programs and services

Ability to:

• Effectively lead and motivate faculty and staff in a collegial, shared governance environment
• Motivate students and staff to promote a culture supportive of equity and inclusion
• Identify and address institutional barriers to student success, particularly for underrepresented students
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community
• Effectively utilize conflict resolution and mediation skills
• Utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering, and reporting activities
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Plan and evaluate, fiscal and program management, employee contract administration, and facilities planning from an equity lens
• Train, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff
• Perform consistently under the pressure of deadlines and other administrative demands
• Work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements

• Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid California driver's license and a safe driving record during the course of employment
• Assignment may include evenings and weekends, as required

Additional Information

Salary: Full-time management assignment (225-day), 12 months per year, Monday through Friday, with evenings and/or weekends as needed. Current eight-step schedule ranges from $8,820 to $12,411 per month. Educational administrators are required to join the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Cabrillo College provides an annual doctoral stipend of $3,745 for eligible employees.

Cabrillo College currently provides a generous benefit stipend for employees plus dependents that employees apply towards benefit selections for medical, dental, life, and short-term/long-term disability insurance. Depending on health plan selections, in many cases full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be $0 or otherwise relatively low.

Please Note: To ensure an accurate evaluation of your application materials, please submit information regarding your education, experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the minimum qualifications. When filling out the online application, it is important that you fill out all sections completely. Do not leave blank spaces noting "see resume". When adding attachments, please redact ALL of the following items which appear on any attachment before you submit it: social security number, birth date, age, gender, birthplace, and personal photos.

Application Process:

**To be considered, each candidate MUST SUBMIT:

1. Completed online Employment Application
2. Cover letter (outlining your concept of the role of community college in promoting student success, and how the concept of "Pathway for Completion" would be part of student success)
3. Job-related resume
4. Verification of educational and experience qualifications (Foreign transcripts must be translated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards (Download PDF reader). Any fee for such translation is paid by the applicant.):
   • Transcripts from all colleges attended showing degree conferred, if applicable (unofficial transcripts, copies, and downloads are acceptable) to demonstrate the qualification re: college coursework listed in this announcement. Please note diplomas are not accepted in place of college transcripts. If selected it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide official transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or other documents as may be requested OR
   • Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination (Download PDF reader) and supporting documentation. (This is only necessary if candidate does not possess and submit proof of specified degrees or experience listed in minimum qualifications.)

**If any of the above materials are not submitted with your application packet, your materials will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening.

Please notify the Human Resources Department if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements.

Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed by a search committee, which will determine the applicants to invite for interviews based on appraisal of qualifications as documented by application materials submitted. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an invitation for an interview. Assignment is scheduled to begin on January 2, 2020.

Candidates selected for employment with Cabrillo College must agree to be fingerprinted, provide current tuberculosis screening results, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.

Application Deadline: Application and attached required materials must be successfully submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019

Cabrillo College seeks applications from all qualified individuals. It is the continuing goal of Cabrillo College to hire and retain staff that reflect the rich diversity and cultural heritage of the college district and its student body.