Dean, Social Sciences & Business

Dean, Social Sciences & Business Dean, Social Sciences & Business

Company:

Lincoln Land Community College

Job Location:

Springfield, Illinois

Category:

Liberal Arts Deans

Type:

Full-Time

Dean, Social Sciences & Business Full Time or Part Time:

Full Time

Months Worked Per Year:

12

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8AM-5

PM Remote Work Availability:

No Job Description Summary Your Leadership Belongs Here - Join LLCC as our Dean of Social Sciences and Business! Lincoln Land Community College is searching for our next Dean, Social Sciences and Business. The Dean will provide leadership and administrative oversight for the disciplines and programs under the Dean's purview. As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 5 personal days, 12 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC! Starting salary is likely to be between $96,643 and $133,701 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills. LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment. Required Qualifications Masters degree in one or more of the disciplines taught in the department or equivalent Post-secondary teaching experience and/or relevant work experience, preferably at a community college Evidence of effective working relationships with external and internal audiences Successful record of innovative education and management practices and a willingness to assume risk Evidence of an understanding and use of technology in an administrative setting Ability to provide leadership in an institution where differences are valued Demonstrated knowledge about learning college philosophies and best practices in teaching and learning Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Superior written and oral communication skills Thorough understanding of and total commitment to the community college mission Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. Preferred Qualifications Earned Doctorate

Physical Requirements Position Salary:

Starting salary is likely to be between $96,643 and $133,701 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Open Date:

06/10/2026 Last Day to

Apply:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before July 19, 2026, to be considered during the initial review window. Remote interviews anticipated to start August 3. On campus interviews anticipated to start September 1. Start date is anticipated to be September 28, 2026. The Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) district comprises all or part of 15 counties in central/central southern Illinois and covers 4,115 square miles making it the largest geographic community college district in the State of Illinois. The colleges main campus is located in Springfield, Illinois. LLCC serves approximately 17,000 individuals annually through credit and non-credit courses at its Springfield campus, as well as at education service area sites throughout the district and online. Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application. If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College ATTN:

Human Resources P.O. Box 19256 Springfield, IL 62794 To apply, visit https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9501 jeid-b4c3086d1be3d747b22987452f76e8a9 HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.