Dean of Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts Spokane Falls Community College

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Visual & Performing Arts

Salary Range: $118,460 - $133,251

Starting salary for this position is: $118,460 (Annually)

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.

About Us 

SFCC is a beautiful campus located in the inland Pacific Northwest, on the ancestral home of the Spokane Tribe, near the Spokane River. Spokane is a mid-sized city with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors. More information about living and working in Spokane available at:   https://www.visitspokane.com/about-spokane/relocation-guide/
  
SFCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Spokane Colleges. SFCC serves approximately 6000 students from across greater Spokane and five rural counties in our service area, including students from the Spokane Tribe, other Eastern Washington tribes, and from Fairchild Air Force Base. About two-thirds of our students enroll in one of our transfer degrees, and approximately one-third enroll in one of our professional-technical programs.

The mission of Spokane Colleges is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities. At SFCC, we embrace Guided Pathways, which aims to assist students to find their pathway toward achieving their goals. We foster equity and inclusion by addressing the unique needs of each student. We celebrate the opportunity to meet students where they are and provide them with holistic support to reach their full potential.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 03/07/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Dean of Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts Spokane Falls Community College

JOB SUMMARY

The Dean of Instruction for Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts is responsible for the operation and management of all programs, personnel, and activities assigned to the division including but not limited to the departments of: applied visual arts, fine arts, and music, consistent with Washington State Law, Washington Administrative Code, policies of the Board of Trustees, and procedures established by Spokane Colleges and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC).

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the operations of the division including but not limited to instructional oversight, personnel management, budget development and implementation, divisional and college strategic planning and educational assessment and general institutional effectiveness. *
• Act as an advisor to the Vice President of Learning concerning items affecting the division, the college and the district. *
• Adhere to national, state, and local educational regulations and guidelines. *
• Provide and encourage staff development for assigned instructors and classified staff. *
• Provide periodic and timely communication to the division faculty and staff updating them on important and appropriate information. *
• Represent SFCC in the involvement and communication with the community, business, and industry, and professional groups as they relate to the division's programs. Represent SFCC at assigned community and state activities and serve on assigned SFCC/Spokane Colleges committees. *
• Supervise (train, schedule, evaluate, discipline and respond to grievances) full/part-time classified staff, professional exempt employees as well as full/part-time faculty. Adhere to the faculty Master Contract, classified bargaining agreement/rules, and all district rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations and student success at SFCC. Handle questions and disputes regarding contracts and instructor workloads. *
• Inform and educate staff about behavior and performance expectations, provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and ensure performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly and effectively. *
• Direct and encourage the development of instructional courses and programs in the division and support their approval through college and state procedures. Coordinate educational assessment and advisory committees for the division. Review and participat