Dean of Social Science, Business, and Integrative Learning

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean is responsible for the academic integrity of the courses and programs of study within the Social Sciences, Business and Integrative Learning Division (disciplines include: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Human Services, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and other miscellaneous Social Sciences courses such as Conflict Resolution; Business (includes Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Marketing, and Sport Management); and Integrative Learning (includes the Honors Program, Learning Communities, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Service Learning) and the overall academic and administrative leadership of the Division programs and courses. It is imperative that this dean have a familiarity with strategic planning as well as the demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with other college stakeholders.

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Qualifications*Required Qualifications:*

* Master's Degree or higher in a Social Science, Business or related discipline.
* Three years of higher education teaching experience.
* Administrative experience (as a department chair or higher) including problem-solving and communication.
* Demonstrated experience in curriculum development.
* Understanding of and commitment to the mission of a twenty-first century comprehensive community college.
* Familiarity with range of pedagogies including distance learning.
* Familiarity with outcomes assessment.
* Knowledge of open educational resources • Demonstrated cultural competency.
* Ability to communicate effectively and provide leadership in the support of teaching and learning and building an effective team of professionals.
* Demonstrated leadership in the creation of development of new and successful projects and programs.
* Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
* Generative thinking skills, as well as evidence of vision to address changing technology and the challenges of the evolving global economy.
*Preferred Qualifications:*
* Doctorate degree.
* Some experience (administrative or educational) at the community college level.
* Experience with collective bargaining agreements.
* Leadership of educational assessment and/or accountability initiatives.
* Distance learning efforts, knowledge of guided pathways and experience with grant administration.
*APPLICATION PROCESS* -

*Apply* online at [https://paulygroup.com/](https://paulygroup.com/) and click on "Apply Now" for Holyoke Community College, Dean of Social Science, Business, and Integrative Learning.
*Attach* (1) a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred skills, experience, and training; (2) a current resumé; and (3) reference names and contact information.

Please direct all confidential inquiries and nominations to the College's search consultant:
*Dr. Angela Provart
President Pauly Group Inc.
3901 Wood Duck Dr. Suite E,
Springfield, IL 62711
Phone: 217-241-5400 Fax: 217-241-5401*
*Email*: *aprovart@paulygroup.com*

The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by *Monday, February 7, 2022* receiving priority consideration. All applications are confidential and references will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

*HCC strongly encourages the application of women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and persons of all abilities to apply.*

It is the policy of Holyoke Community College not to discriminate on the basis of sex, creed, color, race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and other Federal and State anti-discrimination laws.