Associate Dean, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Associate Dean, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Salary

$85,696.00 Annually

Location

1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL

Job Type

Full-time

Unit

Academic Affairs

Division/Department

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Opening Date

09/23/2026

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Description

We seek applicants for a full-time, 12-month position in the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LASS) division. This role supports the Dean in leading the development, oversight, and operational success of division courses and programs. Key responsibilities include collaborating with faculty on curriculum and assessment, hiring and evaluating instructors, managing course schedules, and promoting division programs. The position also advances division-wide initiatives to boost student success and advance the College's mission and strategic goals.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Curriculum & Instructional Leadership

• Serve as the curriculum and instructional leader for assigned area of the division, and assist faculty in the development and review of curricula and instructional methods
• Support program reviews, general education outcome measurements, college-wide assessment initiatives, and other programming improvement efforts
• Communicate regularly with the faculty regarding instructional matters
• Promote effective integration and use of technology in teaching and learning

Faculty Supervision

• Collaborate with the Dean to recruit, hire, schedule, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty
• Participate in classroom instruction and professional development opportunities to maintain best practices in teaching and leadership

Student Success & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and execute initiatives and strategies to improve student recruitment, persistence, and success
• Assist the Dean in addressing student complaints
• Represent LASS programs to schools, the community, and local business and industry leaders
• Help plan and lead advisory team meetings

Operations & Budget Management

• Oversee budget development, approvals, and expenditures for assigned areas
• Complete reports, requests, and records for state and national agencies

Requirements

• Master's degree in a discipline within Liberal Arts and Social Sciences division or a related field
• Successful teaching experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and to function professionally under pressure
• Ability to foster professional relationships to advance strategic goals of the division and work inclusively with diverse groups of students, employees, external leaders, and other community members

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a community college setting
• Administrative experience in higher education or related area, which may include performance evaluation, scheduling, and staffing
• Experience with curriculum development and program review
• Record of effective leadership

Please prepare a written response to the following question as a separate document and upload it with your application materials in PDF or Microsoft Word format: What do you see as the value of liberal arts and social sciences in today's educational landscape, particularly within the context of community colleges?

Applications submitted by October 16, 2026 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE

Vacation: 20 days (160 hours) per year with a maximum annual carry-over of 40 days (320 hours); Accrual of 6.16 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Sick Leave: 12 days (96 hours) per year with unlimited annual carry-over; 12 days (96 hours) granted on start date; Beginning on the first anniversary, accrual of 3.70 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Volunteer Leave: 1 day (8 hours) per year with no annual carry-over; 8 hours granted on start date, then annually granted on January 1

Special Leave: Available by approval for bereavement, emergencies, and legal requirements

Parental Leave: 4 weeks (160 hours) for qualifying events, once per 12-month rolling period

Holidays: 12 designated paid holidays, plus 3 paid Floating Holidays (24 hours); Floating Holidays granted on start date, then annually granted on the anniversary date. HCC is closed from Christmas Eve Day through New Year's Day generally resulting in additional paid days. The College is closed on Election Day (Presidential Election years only)

EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGES

Eligibility begins the first day of the month following or coinciding with the date of employment.

Medical Insurance: HSA & Copay Plan Options - Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice Network

HSA Plans

• $4,000 Tier 1 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50%

• $5,000 Tier 2 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50%

• $7,000 Out-of-Network Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50%

Copay Plans

• $3,000 Tier 1 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45%

• $4,000 Tier 2 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45%

• $5,000 Out-of-Network Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Dental Insurance: Delta Dental

Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Vision Insurance: VSP

Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Life Insurance: Sun Life

Term life insurance equal to twice the annual base salary

Optional Insurances: Sun Life

Accident; Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-term Disability; Voluntary Life

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Retirement Health Insurance Plan: College Insurance Program (CIP) - Health insurance for SURS retirees with 1% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) - Automatic enrollment with 3% pre-tax payroll deduction. Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS

Flexible Spending Plan: Section 125 Plan permitting voluntary salary reductions to pay for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses using tax-free dollars within IRS rules

Health Savings Account: Tax-advantaged account available to HSA participants only to pay for qualified healthcare expenses. The College provides monthly contributions for eligible employees: $50 for single coverage, $100 for employee +spouse coverage, $100 for employee +child(ren) coverage, $200 for family coverage

Tuition Waiver: HCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver for employee

Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,500 per fiscal year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral service for employee and dependents

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Sick Leave Bank

Long-Term Remote Work: With approval, up to 2 days (16 hours) remote work per week, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Long-Term Alternate Work Schedule: With approval, compressed workweek or flex work schedule, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Flexible Summer Work Schedule: With approval

Summer Service Hours: Most College operations close on Fridays at noon, typically beginning the Friday following June 1st and concluding on August 1st; full-time employees will work a 36-hour work week while receiving pay for 40 hours

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits may be dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, full-time or part-time work status, etc.

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What do you see as the value of liberal arts and social sciences in today's educational landscape, particularly within the context of community colleges? *Please prepare your response as a separate document and upload it with your application materials in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

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Employer Heartland Community College

Address 1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, Illinois, 61761

Phone (309) 268-8130

Website http://www.heartland.edu