Los Angeles Community College District
Dean, Academic Affairs
Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Dean of Academic Affairs at Los Angeles City College (LACC). Full-Time A Basis. Deadline to Apply: November 18, 4:30pm. Reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Location: Los Angeles City College.
Primary Functions
Administrative supervision of the Cinema/Television, Music, Theater Arts (Acting, Costume Design, Technical), and Visual and Media Arts (Art, Art History, Photography) departments, and providing leadership, management, and oversight for private, state, and federal grants to support programs and initiatives in these assigned areas.
Leadership and supervision for academic disciplines, including implementation of state, college, and district initiatives.
Leadership in the development and delivery of new programs and the integration of new technology into existing programs.
Serving as a resource to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Leadership in supervision, budget development, and management.
Leadership in support of student success, persistence, retention, and completion.
Assigning staff to complete projects.
Facilitating long-range planning, program review, and learning outcomes assessments.
Interpreting, articulating, implementing, and monitoring compliance with Education Code, Title 5, Board Rules, Administrative Regulations, Personnel Guides, and Collective Bargaining Unit contracts.
Seeking grants and other funds to expand educational programs.
Representing the Office of Academic Affairs on campus, districtwide, and regional committees.
Implementing existing grants, including Title V and E-sports.
Day-to-day operations, supervision, and organization.
Performing other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Job Responsibilities
Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate Cinema/Television, Music, Theater Arts (Acting, Costume Design, Technical), and Visual and Media Arts (Art, Art History, Photography) programs in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, accreditation standards, and sound instructional principles and practices.
Facilitate completion of overall objectives and plans for departments; initiate and participate in overall program planning; assess needs for new programs or services; and facilitate their development and implementation in accordance with established approval guidelines and budgets.
Monitor outcomes assessment processes for programmatic improvement, including student learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, and institutional learning outcomes, and ensuring outcomes assessment results are used to make improvements in those areas.
Lead and engage in strategic planning and promote creative ideas that enable the college to be more productive, efficient, and continuously improve its services.
Oversee the screening, interviewing, and selection process of faculty, classified, and unclassified staff.
Assign, supervise, and evaluate faculty, classified staff, and unclassified staff.
Plan, coordinate, and provide training and professional development to assigned staff.
Oversee staff assignments and schedules, as well as assign work location in accordance with established district policies.
Coordinate and direct special projects.
Initiate studies and conduct analysis to evaluate the efficiency of instructional programs to determine the need for new or modified courses, programs, and student support.
Communicate and promote program objectives and offerings to potential and current students, other educational institutions, community organizations, staff, instructors, and others.
Establish formal partnerships or alliances and collaborate with industry and external educational institutions, educational initiatives, and or programs.
Supervise and develop the annual budget and contractual commitments according to established procedures; provide control and oversight of assigned program budgets and specially funded budgets.
Serve as a member of college and district committees and task forces; liaise with other campuses and district administration to ensure proper coordination of activities; promote sharing of ideas and communication of administrative required benchmarks with others, internal and external, to the district.
Represent the college and district at external, local, state, national and international conferences, meetings, task forces, and activities that improve, promote, and publicize college and district instructional and or student support programs.
Coordinate the investigation of and assist in the facilitation and the resolution of student, staff, and faculty conflicts and formal grievances in accordance with local, state, and district requirements.
Interpret, articulate, implement, and monitor compliance with California Education Code; Title 5 Regulations; District Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources Guides, Personnel Guides, and Personnel Commission laws and rules; applicable state and federal laws; and collective bargaining agreements in a fair and consistent manner.
Serve as the administrator in charge of the college in the absence of the President or Vice President, if assigned.
Serve as evening and or weekend administrator as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of one year of full-time formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Desirable Qualifications
Completion of at least three years of full-time formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
Knowledge of traditional and emerging fields and technologies in the arts.
Demonstrated experience in interpreting, articulating, and implementing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of curriculum, developing new programs, and modifying existing programs.
Knowledge and experience in scheduling and enrollment management.
Knowledge and experience in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Knowledge of the management information needs of effective instructional programs and uses of various computer resources to meet these needs.
Experience and demonstrated knowledge of budget development and implementation, and accounting procedures for regular and specially funded programs including development of audit trails.
Experience working with academic departments.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Personal characteristics necessary for working with students, employees, and the public in an administrative capacity, including stability, good judgment, tact, and the ability to cooperate with coworkers.
General Requirements Prior to employment, a medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense.
Eligibility Requirement: COVID-19 Vaccination Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
Salary and Benefits Salary ranges from $175,836 - $206,448 annually. The selected candidate’s salary will be allocated based on prior experience. There is a $524 monthly differential for a doctoral degree. Benefits include 15.5 paid holidays annually, 15-24 days paid vacation annually depending on length of district service, medical/dental/vision care plans, and a $50,000 group life insurance policy.
Filing an Application Applicants must apply via web-based software to create an applicant profile and upload documents. Apply at: LACC Careers site. After review, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. All applicants must submit the following:
A detailed letter of interest describing qualifications for each responsibility and qualifications;
A current resume or curriculum vitae detailing education and professional experience;
A list of three references with contact information;
Unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework with degrees posted (official transcripts if selected for an interview). Foreign transcripts may require evaluation by approved agencies.
Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or E-mail. The completed package must be submitted by 4:30 PM, November 18, 2025. All materials become the property of LACC. Position is contingent upon available funding. LACC reserves the right to modify or withdraw this position at any time.
Evaluation Procedures
A selection committee will review all completed applications for qualifications in training, experience, and personal fitness.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.
Finalists will interview with the College President and Vice President of Academic Affairs, who will make the final selection.
Contact For questions regarding this position: Dr. Sobia Khan, Vice President of Academic Affairs. Email: khans5@lacitycollege.edu. Phone: 323-953-4000 ext. 2051.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome.
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Primary Functions
Administrative supervision of the Cinema/Television, Music, Theater Arts (Acting, Costume Design, Technical), and Visual and Media Arts (Art, Art History, Photography) departments, and providing leadership, management, and oversight for private, state, and federal grants to support programs and initiatives in these assigned areas.
Leadership and supervision for academic disciplines, including implementation of state, college, and district initiatives.
Leadership in the development and delivery of new programs and the integration of new technology into existing programs.
Serving as a resource to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Leadership in supervision, budget development, and management.
Leadership in support of student success, persistence, retention, and completion.
Assigning staff to complete projects.
Facilitating long-range planning, program review, and learning outcomes assessments.
Interpreting, articulating, implementing, and monitoring compliance with Education Code, Title 5, Board Rules, Administrative Regulations, Personnel Guides, and Collective Bargaining Unit contracts.
Seeking grants and other funds to expand educational programs.
Representing the Office of Academic Affairs on campus, districtwide, and regional committees.
Implementing existing grants, including Title V and E-sports.
Day-to-day operations, supervision, and organization.
Performing other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Job Responsibilities
Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate Cinema/Television, Music, Theater Arts (Acting, Costume Design, Technical), and Visual and Media Arts (Art, Art History, Photography) programs in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, accreditation standards, and sound instructional principles and practices.
Facilitate completion of overall objectives and plans for departments; initiate and participate in overall program planning; assess needs for new programs or services; and facilitate their development and implementation in accordance with established approval guidelines and budgets.
Monitor outcomes assessment processes for programmatic improvement, including student learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, and institutional learning outcomes, and ensuring outcomes assessment results are used to make improvements in those areas.
Lead and engage in strategic planning and promote creative ideas that enable the college to be more productive, efficient, and continuously improve its services.
Oversee the screening, interviewing, and selection process of faculty, classified, and unclassified staff.
Assign, supervise, and evaluate faculty, classified staff, and unclassified staff.
Plan, coordinate, and provide training and professional development to assigned staff.
Oversee staff assignments and schedules, as well as assign work location in accordance with established district policies.
Coordinate and direct special projects.
Initiate studies and conduct analysis to evaluate the efficiency of instructional programs to determine the need for new or modified courses, programs, and student support.
Communicate and promote program objectives and offerings to potential and current students, other educational institutions, community organizations, staff, instructors, and others.
Establish formal partnerships or alliances and collaborate with industry and external educational institutions, educational initiatives, and or programs.
Supervise and develop the annual budget and contractual commitments according to established procedures; provide control and oversight of assigned program budgets and specially funded budgets.
Serve as a member of college and district committees and task forces; liaise with other campuses and district administration to ensure proper coordination of activities; promote sharing of ideas and communication of administrative required benchmarks with others, internal and external, to the district.
Represent the college and district at external, local, state, national and international conferences, meetings, task forces, and activities that improve, promote, and publicize college and district instructional and or student support programs.
Coordinate the investigation of and assist in the facilitation and the resolution of student, staff, and faculty conflicts and formal grievances in accordance with local, state, and district requirements.
Interpret, articulate, implement, and monitor compliance with California Education Code; Title 5 Regulations; District Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resources Guides, Personnel Guides, and Personnel Commission laws and rules; applicable state and federal laws; and collective bargaining agreements in a fair and consistent manner.
Serve as the administrator in charge of the college in the absence of the President or Vice President, if assigned.
Serve as evening and or weekend administrator as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of one year of full-time formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Desirable Qualifications
Completion of at least three years of full-time formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
Knowledge of traditional and emerging fields and technologies in the arts.
Demonstrated experience in interpreting, articulating, and implementing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of curriculum, developing new programs, and modifying existing programs.
Knowledge and experience in scheduling and enrollment management.
Knowledge and experience in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Knowledge of the management information needs of effective instructional programs and uses of various computer resources to meet these needs.
Experience and demonstrated knowledge of budget development and implementation, and accounting procedures for regular and specially funded programs including development of audit trails.
Experience working with academic departments.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Personal characteristics necessary for working with students, employees, and the public in an administrative capacity, including stability, good judgment, tact, and the ability to cooperate with coworkers.
General Requirements Prior to employment, a medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense.
Eligibility Requirement: COVID-19 Vaccination Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
Salary and Benefits Salary ranges from $175,836 - $206,448 annually. The selected candidate’s salary will be allocated based on prior experience. There is a $524 monthly differential for a doctoral degree. Benefits include 15.5 paid holidays annually, 15-24 days paid vacation annually depending on length of district service, medical/dental/vision care plans, and a $50,000 group life insurance policy.
Filing an Application Applicants must apply via web-based software to create an applicant profile and upload documents. Apply at: LACC Careers site. After review, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. All applicants must submit the following:
A detailed letter of interest describing qualifications for each responsibility and qualifications;
A current resume or curriculum vitae detailing education and professional experience;
A list of three references with contact information;
Unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework with degrees posted (official transcripts if selected for an interview). Foreign transcripts may require evaluation by approved agencies.
Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or E-mail. The completed package must be submitted by 4:30 PM, November 18, 2025. All materials become the property of LACC. Position is contingent upon available funding. LACC reserves the right to modify or withdraw this position at any time.
Evaluation Procedures
A selection committee will review all completed applications for qualifications in training, experience, and personal fitness.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.
Finalists will interview with the College President and Vice President of Academic Affairs, who will make the final selection.
Contact For questions regarding this position: Dr. Sobia Khan, Vice President of Academic Affairs. Email: khans5@lacitycollege.edu. Phone: 323-953-4000 ext. 2051.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome.
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