Located in the heart of the capital city of St. Paul, MN, Saint Paul College is a regionally accredited community & technical college with over 11,351 credit and non-credit students. The College is a leader in student engagement, student-faculty interaction, student success, and equity and inclusion with a mission of providing learning opportunities in both career and transfer education to enhance personal knowledge and advance economic opportunities for the benefit of a diverse population of constituents. Saint Paul College is one of the most diverse institutions in Minnesota. The credit student population is comprised 62% students of color, 64% first generation students, and has an average age of 29. Saint Paul College was recognized as the Number 1 community college in the United States by Washington Monthly magazine in 2010 and 2013. Saint Paul College is a comprehensive two-year institution and awards Associate of Arts, Associate of
Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees, as well as, diplomas and certificate programs in liberal arts, fine arts, health sciences, business, engineering, and career & technical education programs. The College has 43 different programs with 79 certificates and diploma programs, ranging from Construction, Health, IT/Business, Finance, Manufacturing, Transportation, Skill Trades, and Service occupational cluster programs. Several programs are nationally accredited and the College has a long standing relationship with the Saint Paul Union Trades, labor councils, and their national affiliates. Saint Paul College values innovation and student success and has numerous student-centered programs including: Make-It-Count, a tuition free program for non-traditional students; Power of YOU, a tuition free program for underserved high school students; Post-Secondary Education Option (PSEO); and Career Pathways Academy, providing area high school students access to educational opportunities and the ability to earn college credit through concurrent enrollment.The Associate Dean of Faculty and Staff Development will provide vision and leadership for a comprehensive model of faculty, staff, and organizational development. This model will include a wide-range of support, resources, and training opportunities to foster faculty and instructional development at all career stages and for all teaching formats (face-to-face, online, and hybrid). All development opportunities will stem from research and best practices regarding culturally responsive curriculum and instruction, course design, assessment, innovative instructional technologies, and student success. Faculty development will align with staff and organizational development to ensure departments across the institution receive timely and relevant development opportunities. The Associate Dean will work directly with faculty, staff, academic leaders, Cabinet, and the Equity and Inclusion Officer to determine specific teaching and learning needs at the course, department/program, and institutional levels. The Associate Dean supervises the Organizational Development Specialist, and the Instructional Designer. The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of Academic Effectiveness & Innovation and serves as the primary liaison between relevant development activities and administrative functions.Minimal Qualifications: The successful candidate should have an appropriate combination of education, training, and experience that includes extensive expertise in teaching, faculty development, curriculum and instruction, team development, continuous quality improvement processes, and budget and fiscal management. • Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in an academic discipline or administrative area; • Five years' work experience in the education field, including at least two years of leadership experience; • Experience teaching in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, and blended course), preferably within higher education. • Experience consulting with faculty on the improvement of teaching and learning. • Demonstrated ability in the area of curriculum development, evaluation, and academic assessment (i.e. knowledge of instructional design and learning theory). • Evidence of effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking, team building, public speaking, and mediation skills. • Demonstrated leadership capabilities. • Commitment to continued professional growth. • Experience of using data to make informed decisions and create action plans. • Ability to manage projects and prioritize multiple projects. • Demonstrated effort to improve cultural competence and foster equity and inclusion Preferred Qualifications • Ph.D. from a regionally accredited institution in an academic discipline or administrative area. • 15 graduate-level credits in instructional development, online teaching, curriculum, Quality Matters, and/or academic technologies. • Five or more years of teaching experience. • Experience with providing faculty development. • Knowledge of adult learning theory. • Knowledge of Minnesota State policies, procedures, and organizational structure. • Experience working in urban community college.The hiring range for this position is $62,000 – $87,000 with excellent benefits. The full salary range is $99,124. Placement within the salary range for this position is determined on the basis of relevant experience and education and in accordance with the 2017 – 2019 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Personnel Plan for Administrators. Application Applicants must submit a current resume and cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position (no more than five pages in length). In addition, applicants should submit at least five professional references. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted. Finalists for this position will be asked to submit their philosophy of equity and inclusion. The search committee will begin reviewing applications beginning June 24, 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by June 21, 2019 and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Application Information Contact: Michele Lamm Human Resources Representative Saint Paul College michele.lamm@saintpaul.edu 651-846-1400 Applicants must apply on-line at: http://www.saintpaul.edu/AboutUs/employment. Equal Opportunity Educator & Employer. A Member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
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