Dean- Academic Instruction

Salary: See Position Description
Location : COASTAL - Multiple - 1900 US-31, Bay Minette, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08633
College/Division: COASTL-102010-VP of Academics/Academic Dean
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Coastal Alabama Community College

Position Summary

The Dean of Academic Instruction is responsible for the administration of the College's academic transfer instructional programs, for all curriculum and instruction in the academic transfer division, and for academic support services. The Dean supports the Division's academic functions designed to facilitate cohesive college-wide services within a blended and online educational environment. This position oversees and manages academic instructional projects designed to enhance the quality of programs and services. The Dean conducts performance management reports and provide collaboration for academic transfer instructional services as directed by the President.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule B.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:

• Oversees the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science instructional programs and all academic transfer courses offered at the College taught through all instructional delivery methods on all campuses and off-campus instructional sites
• Supervises academic transfer Associate Dean(s), Division Chairs, Instructors, and instructional support staff; assists in orienting new staff and instructors to the College's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and evaluates academic transfer instructors and staff under their supervision
• Coordinates the development of new programs and curricula as required

• Coordinates the development and approval of student-centered class schedules each term
• Monitors all educational programs and services to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with relevant accreditation programs and standards
• Reviews, approves, and documents credentials for all academic transfer faculty
• Oversees hiring processes for all academic transfer faculty
• Coordinates the periodic review of programs and curricula
• Coordinates and approves faculty load sheets and payroll load forms each term
• Researches and stays current with general and instructional technology and ensures that academic transfer faculty have opportunities to master and implement emerging instructional technologies within the parameters of available funds
• Coordinates with the other Instructional Officers to create final exam schedules; to create annual academic calendars; and to develop, implement, and evaluate the Institutional Effectiveness Plan and other instructional-related policies, practices, and procedures
• Coordinates with the Chief Financial Officer or designee on the development and administration of academic transfer and academic support annual budgets and annual equipment purchase plan for approval by the President
• Coordinates strategically with other College departments, including but not limited to the Center for Teaching and Learning, Early College Program, Libraries and Museums, Student Services, Financial Aid, Fiscal Services, Admissions, and Recruiting
• Coordinates annual review of standardization of all departmental syllabi
• Coordinates professional development programs for academic transfer faculty and staff
• Approves all travel and purchasing requests from academic transfer faculty and staff
• Develops, updates, and edits academic transfer program related information for publication in the College's catalog
• Coordinates and implements Institutional Effectiveness processes and procedures for academic transfer programs
• Assists with planning facility needs and requirements pertaining to instructional programs
• Conducts studies and reports as requested by the Vice President, President, or Alabama Community College System
• Assists in student recruitment and retention of students
• Addresses academic transfer student and/or personnel complaint or grievance issues

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all employee meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
8. Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
9. Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
10. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Five years of current related work experience
• The appropriate teaching credentials and experience to teach courses in one or more academic transfer disciplines taught at the College
• At least three years of higher education administrative leadership experience
• At least three years of supervisory experience in one or more of the essential functions of this position
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, foster collaborative relationships, and work successfully with diverse faculty, staff, students, and administrators across multiple departments
• Ability to work well with others and under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience as an Associate Dean or equivalent position
• At least three years of full-time teaching experience in an academic transfer teaching area or field of study at the post-secondary level
• Experience with the Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation policies, practices, and procedures

Application Procedures/Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed online application form.
• Current resume' showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
• Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position.Applications that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately rejected. In addition, only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.
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Please Note:

• It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.
• We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.
• You may not put "see resume" on any section of the application form.

• Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.
• When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you've successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.
• Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants' NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required tomonitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.
• Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.
• The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.

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