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Dean - Academic Innovation, Strategy and Design-March 2024
Cedar Rapids
Mar 30, 2026
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  Dean - Academic Innovation, Strategy and Design

  Salary

  $110,369.00 Annually

  Location

  Cedar Rapids, IA

  Job Type

  Full-Time Board-Approved

  Job Number

  01973

  Division

  Academic Affairs

  Department

  Academic Innovation, Strategy and Design

  Opening Date

  01/19/2024

  Description

  Benefits

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  JOB GOAL:

  To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

  GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

  The Dean will provide strategic leadership and direction in advancing instructional practices, curriculum development, course development, Test Center operations and faculty professional development. They will be responsible for investigating, planning, developing, implementing and assessing professional development and training opportunities aimed at promoting best practices in instruction. They will also work closely with the academic departments to provide support for new curriculum development and re-development initiatives. The Dean will work in collaboration with the Academic Affairs office to coordinate onboarding for new faculty during their probationary period and to implement

  The dean will serve as a leader and advocate for innovative instructional practices on campus.

  UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

  Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

  Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

  Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

  Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

  Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

  DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Identify, plan and execute professional development related to instruction, including Kirkwood Faculty Onboarding (KFO).

  Provide oversight to existing and new Competency Based Education (CBE) programs and expand offerings.

  Direct the course development process with the support of the instructional designers.

  Facilitate Professional Development activities in alignment with the academic affairs strategic priorities.

  Coordinate the preparation and submission of all reports and studies that are required from the department.

  Develop and support innovative instructional practices.

  Coordinate the licensure and utilization of instructional software, including the LMS, course survey software, course scheduling software, etc.

  Provide oversight for the testing department, including assisting in providing proper facilities, equipment and materials to meet the needs of the testing operations of the college.

  Remain current in upcoming and new instructional trends with potential applications to our curriculum.

  Cooperate with other departments and offices within the College to foster communications and establish processes to support student learning and retention.

  Develop and maintain the tools for assessing instructional strategies, including course observations, to share with departments.

  Report on progress of course/curriculum development to the supporting department.

  Direct the preparation of the annual budget.

  Supervise and evaluate full-time and part time staff.

  Perform other related work duties as assigned.

  PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

  Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.

  Must be a self-motivated, energetic, and creative individual with proven leadership, planning and administrative skills.

  Possess excellent conceptual and planning skills and be able to relate well with other professional educators within the college and at other institutions

  Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.

  Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

  The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

  PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

  Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Master’s degree in an academic discipline, higher education administration, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.

  Five years successful college teaching experience.

  Candidate must have demonstrated educational leadership ability and possess knowledge of trends and issues related to community college education.

  PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

  Community college teaching experience or administrative experience preferred.

  Doctorate degree preferred.

  Previous administrative or supervisory experience preferred.

  Previous experience in curriculum development, designing faculty professional development, faculty onboarding, distance learning program administration, and/or online course management systems preferred.

  EEO AA/STATEMENT:

  Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: [email protected] or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: [email protected] .

  Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !

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  Kirkwood Community College

  Address

  6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

  Phone

  319-398-5572

  Website

  http://www.kirkwood.edu

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