Dean, Language Arts and Communication

Overview

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean will serve with a student-centered, equitable focus, leading the Language and Communication Arts (LACA) Division. The LACA Division includes, but is not limited to, the following disciplines: Communication Studies, English, World Languages, Reading, Deaf Studies, and ESL. In addition to program development and course support, the Dean is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Division's schedule development, enrollments, budget, personnel, programs' compliance, expenditures, as well as serving as the Division's advocate to the Administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership for program development. Work directly with faculty and department chairs to develop culturally relevant, accessible curriculum and programs designed to eradicate disproportionate impact gaps that meet and promote student needs, set priorities for resource needs, and deletions to maintain the relevance of divisional programs to meet and promote student and community needs; set priorities for resource needs, provide program analysis and multi-year instructional plans, and participate in strategic and long-range instructional planning for the district. (E)
• Provide leadership that demonstrates understanding of Antelope Valley College's mission and the diverse students we serve. (E)
• Promote the assessment of learning outcomes to eradicate disproportionate impact gaps, promote equitable participation in programs and courses of study, and determine the effectiveness of student learning within the division and throughout the college. (E)
• Stay current regarding national trends and innovations applicable to assigned disciplines, community colleges, and higher education, including alternative modes of assessment, hiring practices, academic freedom, and the role of technology in the classroom, course design, and prerequisites. (E)
• Direct accreditation processes for individual programs and assist with the institutional accreditation process. (E)
• Cultivate and sustain a positive culture of care for students and all levels of division staff and work cooperatively with other campus personnel to integrate and coordinate programs and services across the curriculum. (E)
• Prepare budget requests that emphasize funding of priorities that promote the eradication of disproportionate impact gaps as well as equity-driven initiatives with input from department chairs; allocate funds; prioritize division financial needs, including new hires, program funding, technology, and instructional equipment; and communicate those priorities clearly to the appropriate departments. (E)
• Complete grant writing and/or program development plans. (E)
• Promote excellence in teaching and orient new staff, in conjunction with department chairs, orient new division faculty. (E)
• Promote college programs beyond the campus community. (E)
• Serve on campus organizations and committees and effectively participate in meetings.
• Serve as liaison with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs; in conjunction with department chairs and faculty, establish advisory committees, as appropriate. (E)
• Work to effectively resolve conflicts and issues within the division and between divisions in the spirit of collegiality utilizing due process, adhering to collective bargaining agreements as appropriate. (E)
• Effectively supervise and regularly evaluate staff. (E)
• Support staff development and professional growth. (E)
• Analyze staff hiring requests to meet short-term and long-term needs and make recommendations to the Vice President of Academic Affairs; assist in developing equity- driven job descriptions for new positions during the program review process.
• Maintain an effective working knowledge of computers and related technologies that affect office management including electronic spreadsheets, word processing, data collection, and internet/intranet capabilities. (E)
• Coordinate the program review process within the assigned division. (E)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with state and federal regulations. (E)
• Participate in the rotating responsibility of Administrator on Duty, and be available for day, evening, or weekend assignments. (E)
• Participate actively at multiple educational sites. (E)
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited higher education institution.
• One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment (Title 5, section 53420. Minimum Qualifications for Educational Administrators).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity-based leadership and programming that grows access and support to address disproportionate impact gaps.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, differing abilities, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, demonstrated passion for the pursuit of DEIA principles and how that positively impacts the organization, and how positive leadership successfully promotes the achievement of all students' educational goals.

Desirable Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressive leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Commitment to practicing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and embedding these principles through activities in education.
• Proven and demonstrated success in employee development, change management, and conflict resolution.

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements

• None

Other Information

• NOTE: Knowledge, abilities, and working conditions described may be included as applicable; this section is informational only.

Knowledge Of

• Equity-based principles and leadership in higher education.
• Change Management strategies.
• Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges.
• Participatory governance within the California Community College System.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regularity codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.
• Pedagogy, Andragogy, and current instructional successful practices in all modalities.
• Disciplines within the assigned division(s).
• Budget preparation and control that sustains the mission of the college and student success; grant-funded program compliance.
• Effective collaboration, communication, and consensus-building techniques.
• Collective bargaining agreements and varied evaluation procedures for staff and faculty.
• Equity-based, culturally relevant curriculum development.
• Educational Pathways/Course/Program Articulation.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• District organization, operations, policies, and goals.
• Institutional Learning Outcomes, Program Learning Outcomes, and Student Learning Outcomes.
• Computer and related technologies for instruction.
• Student success related to basic skills, student success, and student equity.

Ability To

• Effectively communicate orally, electronically, and in writing across various audiences and constituent groups.
• Provide effective leadership in the management, supervision, and evaluation of the work of others.
• Provide a commitment to equity-based teaching/learning and the vision of a learning- centered institution and community.
• Effectively and innovatively use data to inform decision-making.
• Conduct analysis of work force and educational/training needs based on information from college and community stakeholders, labor market data, demographic information, and surveys.
• Identify resources and complete grant writing and/or program development.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost- effective manner.
• Promote and develop partnerships with educational and community organizations.
• Commit to supporting the successful completion of the degrees, certificates and objectives of the different educational sites.
• Travel to multiple educational sites to fulfill duties.
• Work as liaison for communications between administrators, students, and the community at large.
• DemonstrateunderstandingofStudentLearningOutcomesandACCJCAccreditation Standards for higher education.
• Commitment to equity, student success, and program completion.
• Commit to effectively leading a culture of successful participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management, supporting academic achievement and academic freedom.
• Equitably develop, plan, organize, and programs, policies, and procedures to meet student, staff, and community needs.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Approach challenges as opportunities and utilize data to inform equitable solutions that meet multiple ends.
• Plan, organize work, and meet schedules and deadlines.
• Work cooperatively with and coordinate projects with other administrators and staff.
• Evaluate and support faculty and staff recommendations for program improvements and new programs.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Work Direction, Lead and Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises work of a diverse team of faculty, staff, student workers, and others as required by duties assigned.

Contacts

Administrators, staff, students, vendors, government agencies, public and community members and co-workers.

Physical Effort

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those employees may need to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to exert physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Tasks require extended periods sitting and at a keyboard.
• Employees are frequently required to walk and stand.

Working Environment

• Normal office environment at potentially multiple sites.
• Frequent interruptions.
• The employee must travel to locations other than the assigned work site and maybe required to work evenings and weekends.
• Typical 40-hour work week minimum, with occasional night and weekend work.

Application Process - Please Read

Supplemental Information

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for.
• It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of Intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications (Cover Letter)
• DEIA Supplemental Questions
• Copy of Transcripts of master's degrees from an accredited higher education institution.
• All out of the country, transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications.
• Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) is acceptable.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by February 3, 2026.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

Visa

Please be advised that AVC:

• Does not sponsor employment visas,
• Does not participate in E-Verify, and
• Does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.

Accommodations

If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at .

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.

Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at

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