Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences

Salary

$97,600.00 - $113,450.00 Annually

Location

West Campus - 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ

Job Type

Administrator

Job Number

2026-HR-LN-H11342-00354

Department

MC-Social Sciences Division Dean

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Grade

10

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Position Summary

As part of the College's Academic Leadership team, the Dean provides leadership for Humanities and Social Sciences, setting the divisions direction and overseeing curricula and operations through the supervision and shared governance with division faculty, staff, Department Heads (DHs), and Academic Directors. The Dean partners to drive planning and continuous improvement focused on student success. The Dean provides oversight of Division Leadership and staff; supports hiring, onboarding, and development; and strengthens teaching excellence across modalities by translating outcomes and assessment evidence into improvements. The Dean aligns and supports schedules and curriculum changes developed by Department Heads, Program Directors, and faculty to meet College needs, ensuring right-sized offerings that protect program viability and strengthen student pathways. The Dean is a transparent budget steward, aligns resources to learning and student support priorities, and builds a healthy culture across diverse disciplines. The position requires a solution-focused candidate skilled in educational management technologies and adult pedagogies, capable of resolving conflicts, empathetic, and grounded in policy-based practice. The Dean works in a highly collaborative environment, consulting with peers and partnering with community entities.

Division Overview:

The Humanities and Social Sciences Division supports General Education and transfer with college-wide instruction across the humanities and social/behavioral sciences. We are innovation-forward and globally oriented, offering study abroad and other distinctive learning experiences. We value shared governance and working collaboratively. The division also houses key student-support and community-facing resources, including a Vote Center, Archaeology Center, and the ARC Food Pantry.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and requires local, state, national, and international travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide division leadership and direction through Department Heads and Program Directors to support faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff in sustaining Division programs aligned with College goals. Ensure program and student learning outcomes assessment is completed and used for improvement in accordance with College policy and practices
• Oversees the class schedules in partnership with division leadership; approves, deletes , modifies, and adds classes. Works in collaboration with faculty leadership in developing a data-informed and business & industry/student-centered master schedule to ensure clear pathways for student completion and employers workforce needs
• Provide direction for the development, implementation, and review of curriculum, both new and existing, as well as new initiatives and programs. Collaborate with transfer partners and business and industry regarding program improvement, revision, and assessment
• Direct and coordinate division-wide work in collaboration with Division Leadership. Mentor, motivate, evaluate, and advocate for faculty within the assigned discipline(s). Monitor the performance and address faculty concerns through established processes in partnership with the Division and Academic Leadership
• Develop goals and objectives for programs within the area of assignment, and work with Division leadership and faculty to set goals. Participate in creating and implementing accountability systems to ensure program goals, objectives, policies , and procedures are met, including generating revenue in designated programs (e.g., contract and customized training) and meeting the needs of transfer and business and industry partners
• Supervise Division leadership (Department Heads, Program Directors, and support staff) by providing operational direction, strategic priorities, and evaluation of performance. Collaborate in developing policies and programs for the College. Communicate policies, standards, and expectations to assigned faculty and staff , and hold employees accountable
• Guide the Division's strategic planning and continuous improvement processes in alignment with College priorities and the needs of the community and transfer partners we serve. Align planning efforts and key performance indicators to student success, transfer pathways, and program viability. Partner with Department Heads and program leaders to develop, monitor, and steward the divisional budget, including any grants, etc., in accordance with College policies and procedures
• Support Division Leadership in addressing student and employee concerns (e.g., grade issues/appeals and academic integrity) and manage escalated or complex cases as appropriate. Respond to safety concerns in accordance with College protocols. Apply College policies and procedures consistently to support mediation and conflict resolution with students, employees, and external entities
• Participate in accreditation reviews and reports as requested. Complete special projects as requested
• Serve on internal and external committees and task forces aligned with College priorities and division needs. Build and sustain relationships with community partners, including educational, business, governmental, nonprofit, and agency organizations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Masters degree in an Academic field and
• Three years of supervisory experience in higher education and
• Eight years of teaching experience in higher education and
• Ability to effectively communicate with division stakeholders

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Doctorate in Higher Education or a closely related field of study, or a field within the Humanities and Social Sciences
• Six plus years of supervisory experience in higher education
• Ability to be certified to teach within a discipline in the Humanities and Social Sciences Division
• Prior experience in a position of leadership at a community college, with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in terms of student and program success
• Prior supervisory and budget experience in an educational environment

Additional Competencies:

To be successful in this role, the Dean must demonstrate credibility, sound intellectual leadership, emotional intelligence, and an understanding of the specific leadership needs of faculty and faculty leadership. The Dean will be experienced in overseeing program development processes

• Demonstrate an empowering shared-governance leadership style -leverages department expertise, delegates appropriately, and provides clear direction and support without unnecessary oversight
• Lead a team (faculty, directors, and staff) that advances the short- and long-term goals of division departments in alignment with College priorities and the needs of the community we serve; assess performance. Set clear expectations. Ensure consistent, fair processes and procedures are implemented. Recognize strong performance and address performance issues. Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and developmental opportunities
• Support diversity; lead by example. Capitalize on diversity and differences to achieve goals. Create an engaging, collaborative work environment to support a diverse faculty, staff, and student community. Seek and attract diverse thoughts and perspectives . Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to set vision and direction. Align priorities of the program with the mission and values of the College
• Ensure accountability and effectiveness of programs and personnel in alignment with the mission and values of the College and the adjoining strategic plans
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to address key issues. Promote programs of study both inside and outside of the College. Serve as an effective advocate for the Divisions programs. Practice good stewardship of College resources. Ensure financial decisions are aligned with College policies. Consider the impact of decisions on faculty, staff, students, and the budget. Make timely decisions after appropriate consultation, and the relevant data is analyzed
• Possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills , together with excellent listening skills; the ability to seek out, understand, and enable diverse viewpoints and approaches to achieve goals
• Appropriately and effectively use technology to accomplish the requirements of the division

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in planning, curriculum and instruction, student learning outcomes and assessment, program development, and student retention
• Proven ability to set priorities and outcomes, delegate decision-making appropriately, and support teams through coaching and accountability
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the diverse socio-economic, cultural, ethnic , and disability backgrounds of community college students and the community at large
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative educational partnerships
• A collaborative, consultative , and inclusive management style
• The ability to use strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• 21st Century technology fluency and modality expertise appropriate to today's higher-ed landscape (in-person, online, hybrid/HyFlex)
• Effectively develop and deliver presentations
• Experience developing, planning, and implementing short-and long-range goals
• Experienced in mediation skills
• Ability to meet due process requirements with respect to student disciplinary procedures
• Understanding of FERPA regulations and other applicable federal compliance issues
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement meetings and programs
• Demonstrate and instruct others in service excellence standards and procedures
• Effectively organize resources and establish priorities
• Develop budgets, financial plans , and manage resources
• Support student recruitment and retention efforts
• Develop student support programs and services
• Establish, direct, and enforce policies and regulations pertaining to the areas of assignment

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Comprehensive Benefits for a Meaningful Career

Pima Community College is proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports the health and well-being of our employees.

Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plans and deferred compensation options

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Temporary employees who work twenty (20) or more hours per week for more than nineteen (19) weeks in a fiscal year are required to participate in one of the following retirement plans: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).

To explore the full range of benefits and plan options, please visit our Benefits Page

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Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

02

This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

03

You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Masters degree in an Academic field?

• No
• Yes

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Do you have three years of supervisory experience in higher education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have eight years of teaching experience in higher education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to effectively communicate with division stakeholders?

• No
• Yes

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Do you have a Doctorate in Higher Education or a closely related field of study, or a field within the Humanities and Social Sciences?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have six (6) plus years of supervisory experience in higher education

• Yes
• No

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Do you have prior experience in a position of leadership at a community college, with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in terms of student and program success?

• No
• Yes

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Do you have prior supervisory and budget experience in an educational environment?

• No
• Yes

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Employer Pima Community College District (AZ)

Address 4905 East Broadway Blvd.

Building D, Room 102

Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1180

Phone (520) 206-4624

(520)206-4500

Website https://pima.edu/pima-jobs/contact-us.html