Dean of Arts & Sciences

Dean of Arts & Sciences

Salary

$95,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

Location

Morton College, IL

Job Type

Staff, Full-Time

Job Number

00038

Division

Arts and Sciences

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits

Morton College is a public community college located in Cicero, Illinois, just minutes from downtown Chicago. Founded in 1924, Morton College is the second oldest community college in the State of Illinois and is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board.

As a comprehensive community college, Morton College's mission is to enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and lifelong learning. Morton College is also proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting our commitment to serving and empowering our diverse student population.

At Morton College, our community comes first. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and welcome minorities, women, and individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives to join our team.

Higher Education is the place to be - and Morton College is the place to be.

Description Summary

The Dean of Arts and Sciences provides academic and administrative leadership for Morton College's general education and transfer programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of instructional offerings across disciplines such as communication, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, and developmental education. The Dean collaborates closely with department chairs, program directors, and faculty to support student learning, maintain academic standards, and foster innovation. As a senior leader within Academic Affairs, the Dean contributes to college-wide planning, assessment, and continuous improvement. The role is grounded in Morton's institutional values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence and emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to advance student success.

Duties & Responsibilities

Academic Leadership and Faculty Support

• Provide leadership and support for academic departments in the Arts and Sciences division, including oversight of curriculum development, program review, and instructional quality.
• Collaborate with faculty leaders to coordinate course offerings, manage instructional loads, and ensure effective scheduling in partnership with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Planning.
• Oversee the hiring, evaluation, and professional support of full-time and part-time faculty within the division.
• Support academic program development and innovation that align with institutional goals and student needs.

Assessment and Program Quality

• Support the implementation of program-level assessment and continuous improvement strategies.
• Ensure timely and meaningful program review processes, in collaboration with Academic Planning.
• Foster a culture of evidence-informed decision-making in academic planning and instructional effectiveness.
• Ensure academic programs align with accreditation, transfer, and institutional compliance standards (e.g., ICCB, IAI, HLC).

Student Success and Equity

• Promote equitable learning outcomes through data-informed strategies and inclusive pedagogy.
• Support student completion, transfer readiness, and engagement in general education pathways.
• Advance initiatives that strengthen developmental education, co-requisite models, and honors programming.

Collaboration and Institutional Engagement

• Partner with Teaching and Learning Resources-including tutoring, testing, instructional technology, and the library-to support academic success and faculty development.
• Work with colleagues across Student Services, Institutional Effectiveness, and Workforce Innovations to align instructional offerings with student goals and community needs.
• Represent the division in institutional planning, accreditation efforts, and college governance structures, including committees and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the division in local and statewide academic groups or transfer councils, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in an academic discipline within the Arts and Sciences. At least five years of teaching experience at the college level. At least three years of academic administrative experience, including faculty supervision, curriculum development, and budget oversight. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative initiatives that improve student learning and program quality. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Commitment to equity, student success, and Morton College's institutional values.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a related discipline or higher education leadership. Experience with shared governance and faculty leadership structures. Familiarity with ICCB, IAI, and HLC expectations and processes. Experience working in a unionized or collective bargaining environment. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Core Values

Compassion | Equity | Accountability | Innovation | Excellence

Administrators receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid holidays, leave benefits, health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Benefits include 22 vacation days per year, 5 personal days, and 20 sick days annually. Employees and their eligible dependents may take advantage of free tuition at Morton College, along with professional development funding and tuition reimbursement. The college offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as well as participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) and optional retirement savings plans. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, access to Great Lakes Credit Union, a complimentary Morton College Fitness Center membership, a monthly device reimbursement and summer hours.

Employer Morton College (IL)

Address 3801 S Central Ave

Cicero, Illinois, 60804

Phone 708-656-8000

Website https://www.morton.edu/