Madison Area Technical College
Base pay
This range is provided by Madison Area Technical College. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: $118,104.00/yr - $137,972.00/yr Overview
Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, invites applicants for the position of Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This position provides strategic leadership in academic program management, faculty and staff development and resource allocation in the assigned school to ensure high-quality, student-centered education. Success in this role involves overseeing curriculum development, financial planning and institutional collaboration to align programs with workforce needs and institutional priorities. This position contributes to institutional objectives by fostering an inclusive learning environment, building strong industry and community partnerships and implementing long-term strategies that enhance student success and operational effectiveness. The Dean is a key senior leader on the Provost’s Academic Affairs team. Responsibilities
As the Dean, you will: instill a clear vision to address current and future needs through programs, innovative instructional design, and curriculum within the School by providing leadership and facilitation of the vision and future strategic direction; promote equity and inclusion within programs, schools, and the larger academic institution to foster success for all students and members of the college community. Actualize long- and short-term goals and objectives by developing and advancing budget priorities through clearly defined objectives; facilitate the reallocation of resources and/or the acquisition of new district and/or outside funding resources. Positively impact enrollment goals and ensure that learning programs address the needs of students, business & industry, and the community by facilitating collaboration across the Academic Schools, including District economic and workforce development and cross program/cross discipline efforts supporting academic and student success priorities. Ensure that a diverse workforce is hired, trained, supported, and provided opportunities for professional development through appropriate and timely assessment processes; manage faculty and/or staff of the School and oversee recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, retention, and disciplinary/separation processes. Engage in collaborative leadership contributions across the college; serve on the Provost Executive Team and offer strategic-level insights to the overall excellence and advancement of the academic enterprise; support College enrollment management efforts through School strategic planning. Ensure that student retention efforts successfully promote completion of student academic goals. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and technologies of the programs and/or disciplines within the School. Knowledge and ability to guide and implement contemporary methods of instructional delivery and curriculum development. Knowledge of administrative and academic program management, including faculty and staff supervision, curriculum oversight and development and process improvement. Knowledge of budget management principles and the ability to develop budgets, oversee financial planning, resource allocation and sourcing outside funding resources. Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment. Skill in talent management, including ability to identify, hire, coach, develop, and retain a high-quality and diverse workforce of managers, faculty, and staff. Ability to effectively lead and supervise staff in a collaborative, team-based environment. Ability to make sound operational, management and financial decisions that support institutional goals, budget accountabilities and an effective work unit. Ability to develop strategic and short-range plans and oversee the actualization of planning efforts. Ability to innovate, problem-solve, and respond to challenges in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively with managers, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Work Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant, progressive professional experience, including three (3) to five (5) years of both people management and teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in a discipline represented within the school. Special Instructions to the Applicant
As a requirement of this application, please submit a MS Word or PDF document answering the following two supplementary essay questions below. Question 1 : In 500 words or less (about 1 page), please describe a time when you led a change in instructional practice or curriculum. What was the goal, how did you engage faculty, and what was the outcome? How did you use data to inform and assess the impact of the change? Question 2 : In 500 words or less (about 1 page), please describe a time when you adapted your approach to be more inclusive or responsive to the diverse needs of students. What was the situation, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome? Required documents:
cover letter, response to 2 supplemental questions, and resume. Failure to include these documents with your application submission will render your application ineligible. Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. Employment details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative and Education Industries: Higher Education Open date: This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of September 7, 2025. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews are expected to take place; Finalists will be invited to Madison in late October to meet stakeholders and tour our Truax Campus. This position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison College offers a generous benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Newly hired managers serve a one-year introductory period. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities have been listed above as part of the requirements to fulfill the role. Visa note: Madison College does not sponsor visas for this position.
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This range is provided by Madison Area Technical College. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: $118,104.00/yr - $137,972.00/yr Overview
Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, invites applicants for the position of Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This position provides strategic leadership in academic program management, faculty and staff development and resource allocation in the assigned school to ensure high-quality, student-centered education. Success in this role involves overseeing curriculum development, financial planning and institutional collaboration to align programs with workforce needs and institutional priorities. This position contributes to institutional objectives by fostering an inclusive learning environment, building strong industry and community partnerships and implementing long-term strategies that enhance student success and operational effectiveness. The Dean is a key senior leader on the Provost’s Academic Affairs team. Responsibilities
As the Dean, you will: instill a clear vision to address current and future needs through programs, innovative instructional design, and curriculum within the School by providing leadership and facilitation of the vision and future strategic direction; promote equity and inclusion within programs, schools, and the larger academic institution to foster success for all students and members of the college community. Actualize long- and short-term goals and objectives by developing and advancing budget priorities through clearly defined objectives; facilitate the reallocation of resources and/or the acquisition of new district and/or outside funding resources. Positively impact enrollment goals and ensure that learning programs address the needs of students, business & industry, and the community by facilitating collaboration across the Academic Schools, including District economic and workforce development and cross program/cross discipline efforts supporting academic and student success priorities. Ensure that a diverse workforce is hired, trained, supported, and provided opportunities for professional development through appropriate and timely assessment processes; manage faculty and/or staff of the School and oversee recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, retention, and disciplinary/separation processes. Engage in collaborative leadership contributions across the college; serve on the Provost Executive Team and offer strategic-level insights to the overall excellence and advancement of the academic enterprise; support College enrollment management efforts through School strategic planning. Ensure that student retention efforts successfully promote completion of student academic goals. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and technologies of the programs and/or disciplines within the School. Knowledge and ability to guide and implement contemporary methods of instructional delivery and curriculum development. Knowledge of administrative and academic program management, including faculty and staff supervision, curriculum oversight and development and process improvement. Knowledge of budget management principles and the ability to develop budgets, oversee financial planning, resource allocation and sourcing outside funding resources. Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment. Skill in talent management, including ability to identify, hire, coach, develop, and retain a high-quality and diverse workforce of managers, faculty, and staff. Ability to effectively lead and supervise staff in a collaborative, team-based environment. Ability to make sound operational, management and financial decisions that support institutional goals, budget accountabilities and an effective work unit. Ability to develop strategic and short-range plans and oversee the actualization of planning efforts. Ability to innovate, problem-solve, and respond to challenges in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively with managers, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Work Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant, progressive professional experience, including three (3) to five (5) years of both people management and teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in a discipline represented within the school. Special Instructions to the Applicant
As a requirement of this application, please submit a MS Word or PDF document answering the following two supplementary essay questions below. Question 1 : In 500 words or less (about 1 page), please describe a time when you led a change in instructional practice or curriculum. What was the goal, how did you engage faculty, and what was the outcome? How did you use data to inform and assess the impact of the change? Question 2 : In 500 words or less (about 1 page), please describe a time when you adapted your approach to be more inclusive or responsive to the diverse needs of students. What was the situation, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome? Required documents:
cover letter, response to 2 supplemental questions, and resume. Failure to include these documents with your application submission will render your application ineligible. Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. Employment details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative and Education Industries: Higher Education Open date: This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of September 7, 2025. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews are expected to take place; Finalists will be invited to Madison in late October to meet stakeholders and tour our Truax Campus. This position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison College offers a generous benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Newly hired managers serve a one-year introductory period. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities have been listed above as part of the requirements to fulfill the role. Visa note: Madison College does not sponsor visas for this position.
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