Find & Apply For Higher Education Administrator Jobs in Ridgecrest, California

This is an internal recruitment opportunity. Eligibility is restricted to current employees of Kern Community College District who meet the minimum qualifications and any additional requirements specified in this announcement. The Dean of Instruction is responsible to the Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs & Student Services, and has broad accountability, within the participatory governance framework, for planning, directing and evaluating assigned functions associated with maintaining quality instructional and academic programs.1. Interpret and administer District policy regarding assigned academic programs. 2. Interpret and administer College policy with respect to faculty load and scheduling. Provide leadership in the development, revision and interpretation of curriculum, academic programs, catalog and course information. 3. Provide leadership in generating staff development opportunities for faculty and staff. 4. Provide assistance in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of adjunct faculty in appropriate disciplines. 5. Evaluate the performance of faculty and classified personnel in assigned areas of responsibility. 6. Prepare and monitor administrative budgets and expenditures in consultation with division chairs. 7. Assist in the coordination of fall, spring, summer scheduling and staff assignments for all areas of responsibility. 8. Provide instructional leadership for assigned academic departments and work with department chairs in curriculum maintenance and development in areas of responsibility. 9. Act as liaison with District, State, and federal governing bodies regarding College programs and practices. 10. Develop program goals and objectives and monitor outcomes. 11. Market the College and specific academic programs to the College community and the general public. 12. Administer grant and program funds to achieve expected outcomes. 13. Serve on College and District committees as appropriate. 14. Other duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree, preferably in an academic area related to assignment
• Five years of full-time experience in teaching and/or administration, including at least three years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic culture, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees Desirable
• Earned Doctorate from an accredited institution
• Community college faculty experience

Knowledge of:

• Mission of the California Community Colleges
• Community college academic and student programs, regulations, and policies
• Principles of employer-employee relations
• Principles of college management
• Use of technology in the delivery of instruction and student services
• Familiarity with distance learning methodologies and management
• Teaching and learning strategies Ability to:
• Apply and interpret laws, rules and regulations affecting community colleges.
• Formulate policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings.
• Compile clear, accurate reports and surveys.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Handle sensitive and complex employee/employer issues consistently and professionally.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Develop, monitor, and administer budgets.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

First Review of Applications:

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by August 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.