Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Internal Announcement

Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2024 calendar year, any capacity.

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences assists the Executive Dean by providing leadership in and management of division operations. The Associate Dean represents the division to the broader instructional environment, while conveying the policies of the College and implementing those policies within the division. The Associate Dean shall maintain commitment to quality instruction, the primary objective of the institution.

There are two full-time positions available.  

REPORTS TO: Executive Dean of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed MA in the arts, humanities, or social sciences OR completed master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in arts, humanities or social sciences plus three years of experience in an arts, humanities, or social sciences discipline.
• Three years of full-time teaching experience OR five years of part-time teaching experience in higher education in arts, humanities or social sciences.
• Two years of administrative or leadership experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. or completed Ed.D. in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
• Four or more years of full-time teaching experience in higher education in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
• Three or more years of supervisory administrative or supervisory leadership experience in a two-year college environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and evaluate full-time faculty and part-time instructors.
• Demonstrated familiarity with CTE instructional programs and practices, curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 17, 2024.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2024 calendar year, any capacity.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions, General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Manage, support, and evaluate faculty so they can successfully manage and suppor