Associate Dean, Adult Education
Associate Dean, Adult Education
Description
We seek applicants for a full-time position to assist the Dean in the administration of Adult Education programs, with a focus on providing leadership for instructors.
Our Adult Education programs are essential to the College vision of leading our community to lifelong learning and success, and they provide services to a diverse population of learners including traditionally underserved students, community members looking to develop their English language skills, and those seeking to advance their educational achievements.
General responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Lead the selection, training, development, and evaluation of part-time instructors
- Program and curriculum development
- Communicate regularly with instructors regarding instructional concerns and provide necessary support and resources to resolve those concerns
- Lead the design and delivery of professional development opportunities for instructional staff
- Assist the Dean with grant writing, administration, and compliance
- Maintain collaborative relationships with other areas of the College to ensure full integration of Adult Education programs and students and to foster student success
- Represent the College in local and state organizations and meetings, including referral relationships with area agencies
- Manage off-site programming and Adult Education offerings at the College's Lincoln and Pontiac locations
- May teach as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, TESOL, or related field
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and inclusively as a team member and with diverse populations of students
- Organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and function professionally under pressure
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field
- Supervisory experience
- Adult Education teaching and/or administrative experience
- Curriculum development experience
- Work experience in a community college environment
Applications submitted by February 7, 2023 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.
To apply, please go to https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/heartland/jobs/3871535/associate-dean-adult-education
About HCC
Heartland is an open-enrollment, comprehensive community college with three regional campuses in Normal, Lincoln, and Pontiac, Illinois. Heartland’s Normal campus sits on an impressive 250 acres and boasts state-of-the-art technology and modern facilities to enable learning and operations for just under 5,000 credit students and nearly 13,000 non-credit students. A talented and committed faculty and staff offer more than 50 programs of study and provide a supportive, values-based environment to help students get the most out of their college experience. With a total annual budget of more than $70 million, Heartland is also home to a commercial grade wind turbine and Illinois’ first state-funded LEED-certified green building.
About the Bloomington-Normal Community
Bloomington-Normal (BN) is a vibrant community offering a high quality of life. BN is located in Central Illinois, midway between Chicago and St. Louis. It boasts one of the youngest, most educated and talented workforces in the Midwest. One of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Illinois, BN has been named “one of the best” for families, singles and businesses by the Milken Institute. In addition to Heartland Community College, BN is the home of Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Lincoln College-Normal. According to Business Insider, BN ranks in the top 10 Top College Towns thanks to the quality of life and professional opportunities for students. BN sits in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the nation, but the local economy is diverse. It includes corporate headquarters for State Farm Insurance, COUNTRY Financial, Afni, Growmark, BEER NUTS, Biaggi’s, and Destihl Brewing. BN has a variety of manufacturers including Rivian Motors, Brandt Industries, Bridgestone Americas and Ferrero Candy Company. The area boasts an excellent transportation network with access from Interstates 39, 55 and 74, as well as daily Amtrak service and flights through the Central Illinois Regional Airport.