Associate Dean- College of Business, Communication & Social Sciences

Instructional Leader

Serve as an instructional leader responsible for advancing teaching excellence in alignment with College frameworks (faculty competencies, Guided Pathways, Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs), etc.). Under the direction of an academic dean, translate the College's strategic and operational priorities into practice. Through faculty hiring, evaluation, coaching, and program review processes, ensure high-quality teaching, meaningful assessment of student learning, effective resource allocation, and continuous improvement of instruction that values all students.

Academic Quality & Instruction

• Ensure the implementation of industry-aligned and transfer-ready curriculum across programs and courses, ensuring students have access to high-wage/high-value pathways.
• Lead and support all faculty in establishing regular, high-quality assessment of learning. In collaboration with the Center for Faculty Development and Innovation, advance consistent faculty use of evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to address all student needs across all locations and modalities.
• To operationalize the continuous improvement of instruction, lead faculty and teams through program review and annual desk review processes, using these as opportunities to elevate teaching and strengthen student learning.
• Leverage assessment data and work with faculty for course and program improvement opportunities.
• Lead faculty through annual assessment planning and reporting focused on continuous improvement of student learning.
• Ensure compliance with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), and discipline-specific accreditation bodies.

Faculty Leadership & Talent Development

• Cultivate an engaged and high performing team through effective hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, communication, and professional development while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and classroom observations to evaluate teaching effectiveness, provide meaningful feedback, establish performance expectations, and support continuous improvement in teaching practice and student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with Talent & Culture to attract, recruit, and onboard qualified faculty who are committed to student success.

Academic Operations & Resource Management

• Make recommendations with regard to budgeting and resource allocation to prioritize impactful and sustainable use of resources.
• Oversee facility use, equipment procurement, and scheduling for program needs to ensure learning environments effectively support teaching and learning and program needs.
• Determine faculty workload and provide recommendations regarding course scheduling to meet student needs across the district.
• Align departmental work with college and academic division strategies, connecting everyday operations to student success priorities.

Student Support & Academic Administration

• Support a consistent set of processes and policies for student conduct, including managing challenging student classroom behavior and code of conduct infractions, as well as for student grievances and complaints.
• Ensure faculty and program teams work to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.

College & Community Engagement

• Participate in college committees to influence academic policies and decision-making.
• As directed by Academic Dean, engage with advisory committees to facilitate conversation to inform programs.
• As directed by Academic Dean, operationalize K12 work.
• Based on program vitality data, provide input to the dean regarding an academic portfolio that reflects the needs of the region.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Master's degree required or a bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain a master's degree within an established timeframe as a condition of employment.

Experience

• Five years of teaching, training, or instructional experience, with demonstrated effectiveness in facilitating learning, in a discipline or a related discipline to the program(s) supervised.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a community or technical college setting
• Two years' occupational experience outside the field of education

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

Other Requirements

• Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable under the District's standard insurance policy terms.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent the general requirements necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Workstation Activities: Ability to work at a computer, facilitate and/or demonstrate instructional activities, and attend meetings for extended periods.
• Mobility: Ability to navigate throughout campus locations, classrooms, offices, meeting spaces, and events as needed.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate office equipment, instructional technology, tools, or controls required for the position.
• Communication: Ability to effectively access, interpret, and exchange information with students, employees, and community members.
• Light Material Handling: Ability to transport or move instructional materials, supplies, or equipment required for the position, with or without assistance or adaptive equipment, if applicable.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs.