Associate Academic Dean Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $179,032.00 - $233,596.00 Annually
Location : 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA
Job Type: Educational Administrator
Job Number: 26-061
Division: Academic Services
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Representative Duties
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Services, the Instructional Dean plans, organizes, administers, develops, and evaluates programs, projects, and activities of assigned academic departments and programs; provides leadership (and works collegially with) faculty and staff to offer high quality educational services for students; and supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned full-time faculty and part-time faculty, classified staff, and student workers.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this classification are assigned to manage and provide leadership to a large instructional program involving a group of academic subject areas, a continuing education program, or an instructional support, such as academic support. Dean positions may supervise staff directly or through first-line supervisors, such as Associate Deans. The Instructional Dean is assigned to Instructional Services and manage the Learning Resources Center, major instructional program(s), and perform the following: Review and evaluate curricula and effect changes as needed with the advice of department chairpersons and faculty; develop and coordinate instructional services in support of matriculation and student services; advise and direct faculty members in designing and implementing special projects; approve the selection of textbooks, visual aids, and other instructional materials; direct course approval applications for submission to the District and the State Chancellor's Office; assure the timely development of class schedules; direct the review and revision of materials for college catalogs related to assigned instructional area(s); assign instructors according to qualifications, scheduling requirements, and established workload standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide effective leadership for program development and program review; analyze program outcomes; and participate in long-range planning for the District.
• Responsible for the development of program and course schedules and enrollment management; set priorities for resource needs; Work with faculty and staff to develop ideas for program sustainability and improvement; maintain relevance of Division programs to meet student and community needs.
• Responsible for the development and management of the division budget and administers financial resources consistent with District policy and sound financial management principles.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty, classified staff, student workers, and auxiliary personnel in accordance with District policies and procedures, collective bargaining contracts, state, and federal regulations.
• Encourage excellence in teaching; arrange for department orientation of new faculty and staff; work with appropriate staff and faculty to develop department/program/division staff development activities; Hold regular department chair and/or division meetings.
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Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a discipline related to the assigned area,
AND
2) One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's assignment,
AND
3) Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
OR
1) Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential,
AND
2) Two (2) years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education,
AND
3) Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts(transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.
EQUIVALENCY: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications requirements, you must fill out the equivalency form and submit with your application packet. Failure to do so, may result in a disqualification of your application. It is the applicants' responsibility to submit the completed equivalency form.
Equivalency Form
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Candidates who are applying for faculty and/or academic administrator positions and are submitting foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation from a NACES member organization. Please attach the documents to your online application.
Supplemental Information
Initial salary placement is normally at Range 8 step 1. Initial placement may be negotiated at a higher step depending on experience and education. Please click here to review current salary schedule. *PLEASE NOTE, SALARY SCHEDULE HAS UPDATED. PLEASE REFER TO THE PLACEMENT ON THE LISTED SALARY SCHEDULE, AS JOB DESCRIPTIONS MAY INDICATE THE RANGE UTILIZED ON THE PREVIOUS SCHEDULE*
IMPORTANT:
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by March 19, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
For Additional inquiries please contact:
Gina Snow
HR Recruiter
Phone: 760-355-6210
Email:
EEO Information
Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.
Employer/employee paid medical coverage options, dental, vision, and life insurance. For additional information, click
Earned annual sick leave.
Earned annual vacation leave for classified and confidential classified employees.
Enrollment in a California Retirement System.
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Are you requesting equivalency? If so, please fill out the Equivalency Form located in the Supplemental Information and attach to application.

• Yes
• No

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Please answer the following questions specifically and completely. These supplemental questions will be used with other application materials to screen applicants for interview. Applicants should submit at least one well-developed paragraph for each pf the supplemental questions. Answers should be thoughtful, substantive, carefully edited and may be much longer than one paragraph. If your response exceeds the maximum 600 character limit, you may continue your response by attaching an additional typed document. Please make sure to identify the questions by number. I have read and understand the above statements.

• Yes
• No

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Describe how you would promote multicultural awareness, understanding, and equity practices in the delivery of instruction to a diverse student population.
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Supplemental Question A: What in your background and experience make you particularly well suited for this position at Imperial Valley College?
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Supplemental Question B: How do you define Diversity? Please share an example of how your personal and professional experience have informed your perspective on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). How do you plan to integrate DEIA in your position?
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Supplemental Question C: Discuss your experience working with diverse populations. How do you encourage and empower individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals? Please provide examples to help us better understand.
Required Question