Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Beaufort County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194260
Agency: Technical College of the Lowcountry
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UD09
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday- Thursday 8:00am-5:30pmFriday 8:00am-11:30am
Pay Grade: Unclassified

Job Responsibilities
Job Purpose:

The Division Dean is responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for the development and management of an assigned academic division (Arts & Sciences, Business Technologies, Industrial Technology, or Health Sciences). Responsibilities also include the supervision of all faculty and staff assigned that division, the promotion and operation of all full and part-time programs related to the division, divisional marketing and evaluation activities, and providing instruction to students within the areas of instructional development, teaching performance, student advisement, professional development, college/community service and instructional management. Specific job tasks are as follows:

Job Duties:

Instructional Development:

1. Participate in the strategic planning process for the College for development, refinement, and enhancement of curriculum with attention to facility, technology, and instructional resources and needs.

2. Assist in the development of instructor effectiveness within the division to improve instructional methodology and the learning process through the Faculty Performance Management System and faculty/staff development activities.

3. Assist in the evaluation of existing educational programs/courses.

Teaching Performance:

1. Teach courses as assigned and in accordance with the established criteria.

2. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.

4. Promote the development of new curricula for the assigned division.

Student Advisement:

1. Work with the Student Services Division in the selection, recruitment, admission and retention of students and cooperate with this division to utilize appropriate services.

2. Advise and maintain student records in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.

3. Monitor academic advisement policies, procedures, and practices for all divisional programs.

4. Ensure that students in divisional programs receive appropriate academic advisement from their respective advisors.

5. Cooperate with the Student Services Division in the placement and follow-up of students.

6. Maintain office hours as required and needed by students, faculty, and advisees.

Professional Development:

1. Represent the Division and College by participating in community and professional meetings.

2. Attend relevant professional meetings.

3. Maintain a current awareness of educational innovations and trends appropriate to divisional concerns.

College/Community Service:

1. Serve actively on College committees.

2. Work cooperatively with other College divisions to meet the educational needs of students.

3. Maintain contacts with appropriate business, industries, agency and community organizations/individuals in the College service area.

4. Maintain contacts with appropriate representatives from secondary and post secondary institutions and serve as a catalyst for appropriate educational offerings.
5 Implement market-driven activities within the division targeted at the appropriate programs and consumer and community needs.

6.Actively pursue the addition of appropriate articulation agreements with post-secondary institutions for students to further their educational programs and goals.
Instructional Management:

1. Foster and promote all educational programs and activities offered through the division.

2. Plan divisional staff assignments in cooperation with counterparts and other divisions.

3. Prepare responsible budgets to address the allocation funds for all divisional and programmatic function with no ratifications and particular attention to facility, technology, and human and material resource needs.

4. Be responsible for procurement, inventory, and distribution of all divisional instructional materials.

5. Make recommendations concerning appointment, evaluation and utilization of both full-time and adjunct instructors in the assigned division.

6. Maintain effective use of all physical facilities and supplies in the assigned division.

7. Prepare all divisional reports and budgets in cooperation with staff as input into the assessment/ planning/evaluating/reporting system.

8. Administer faculty, staff, and student regulations within the division.

9. Insure communication of and adherence to policies, procedures, and campus information with all divisional faculty, staff and students.

10. Recommend Advisory Committee members and agenda items and serve as a committee catalyst for all community advisory committees for the Division

11. Perform additional duties, as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Master's Degree required, Doctorate Degree preferred, in area appropriate to the instructional division with demonstrated skills in teaching, curriculum development, and/or educational management in higher education.

Additional Comments
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina's Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

What We Offer

The Technical College of the Lowcountry offers eligible employees a comprehensive State of South Carolina benefits package. Highlights include:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP), as applicable
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and state holidays
• Voluntary retirement savings plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary benefit options
• Professional development opportunities

Learn more about our employee benefits at: TCL Employee Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.