Dean, Business, Creative and Performing Arts

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Dean, Business, Creative and Performing Arts Status Regular Full Time/Part Time Full-time Location Jamestown Campus Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Responsible for providing divisional leadership that supports the mission, vision and strategic goals of the College. Responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation and management of assigned instructional programs, services, budget and division employees. Provides leadership in curriculum, academic assessment, strategic planning and budgeting. Employs enrollment management and retention strategies. Fosters collaborative working relationships with internal and external counterparts to communicate and coordinate initiatives that support College and instructional goals. Includes the following instructional programs: Accounting, Business, Supply Chain Management, Small Business Center, Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality/Culinary, Paralegal, Entertainment Technology, Advertising & Graphic Design, Digital Media Technology, Transfer Art, Music and Theater.

Min Salary Mid Salary Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

Master's degree from an institutionally accredited college/university in a discipline taught within the division (summary above).

Education Preferred

Doctoral degree from an institutionally accredited college/university

Experience Required

• Five years of post-secondary teaching experience in a field represented within the Division.
• Three years of progressive academic administrative experience in a postsecondary institution.
• Experience with faculty supervision including performance evaluation.
• Experience in budget development and management.
• Experience with enrollment management, curriculum/program development, and assessment.
• Experience in building collaborative community/workforce education partnerships.
• Experience with programmatic accreditation and regulatory compliance processes.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than five years of post-secondary teaching experience in a field represented within the Division.
• Greater than three years of progressive academic administrative experience in a postsecondary institution.
• Community college teaching and/or administrative experience
• Experience with distance learning modalities and management.

KSA Required

The Dean will possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the areas of responsibility assigned to include the ability to:

1. Strategically think and manage change

2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College

3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments

4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment

5. Communicate effectively in multiple formats

6. Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships internal and external to the College

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Schedule may require day or evening responsibilities and travel between campuses as required for performance of job duties.
• Responsibilities may include overnight travel in, and outside of the state, as well as occasional travel overseas in support of college programs and initiatives.

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)

• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
• eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching

Physical Demands

• Physical Activity: Primarily sitting

• Environmental Hazard(s): <15%

• • Lifting: <=20lbs.

  • • Hear and see

    • Other physical requirements as necessary to function in an academic/office setting

    Other:

    1. Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.

    Posting Type Faculty

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number 2026-066-REG Open Date 09/17/2026 Close Date 10/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • • Do you have three or more years of progressive academic administrative experience in a postsecondary institution?

    • Yes

    • No

    • • Do you have experience with faculty supervision including performance evaluation?

    • Yes

    • No

    • • Do you have experience in budget development and management?

    • Yes

    • No

    • • Do you have experience with enrollment management, curriculum/program development, and assessment?

    • Yes

    • No

    • • Do you have experience in building collaborative community/workforce education partnerships?

    • Yes

    • No

    • • Do you have experience with programmatic accreditation and regulatory compliance processes?

    • Yes

    • No

    Documents Needed To Apply

    Required Documents

    • Resume
    • Transcripts

    Optional Documents

    • Cover Letter
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Other