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Dean of Instruction/ Liberal Arts & Science

Employer
Ridgewater College
Location
Willmar MN and Hutchinson MN
Salary
DOE

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Industry
Education
Role
Teacher / Professor
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Success, this position:
 * Provides administrative oversight and supervision primarily to liberal arts and sciences general education offerings on both  campuses of Ridgewater College.
* Aligns division and program goals with the college’s academic and strategic plan and the system’s strategic directions (established by the Board of Trustees).
* Lead initiatives and day-to-day activities focused on eliminating the educational equity gaps for first-generation students, pell-eligible, indigenous students and students of color.
* Works collaboratively to create and implement continuous improvement initiatives to grow enrollment, improve retention  and expand quality learning opportunities for students.

Required Qualifications    
 * Education: Master’s Degree in any Liberal Arts & Sciences area
 * College-level classroom teaching experience 
 * Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
 * Demonstrate commitment to a culture of continuous improvement 
 * Excellent interpersonal communication, human relations, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. 
 * Ability to be physically present on both campuses to provide leadership  

Preferred Qualifications    
Experience:

* Five years college-level classroom teaching experience 
 * Experience teaching at a two-year college 
 * Work experience in a union environment 
 * Previous experience as a Dean in a college or university 
 * Understanding of and commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.
 * Collaborative leadership style. 
 * Experience with a variety of pedagogical and technological educational delivery methods.

 Benefits Info    
Ridgewater College offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, tax sheltered annuity program (403b), a deferred compensation program (457), as well as a variety of other benefits. Each collective bargaining unit agreement determines which position will be eligible for benefits. 
To see a more detailed overview of our benefit package 
http://www.mn.gov/mmb/segip/

Click "apply" to learn more & apply online 

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 AA/EEO employer - A member of Minnesota State

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