Job Details

Dean

Position Number: 6988824
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Deans - Liberal Arts

Dean

Closing Date: 4/17/2026
Location: San Diego Mesa College

Pay Information:

Range 6 ($10,725.84 - $17,471.26) per month based on the current Management salary schedule
Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook.

This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months: Position Number: 006307
FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type: Academic
Bargaining Unit: Management
Range: 6
Department: School of Humanities

The Position:

From San Diego Mesa College President Ashanti Hands:

San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, staff, and students. As the "Leading College of Equity & Excellence", we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of our students.

As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a world-class faculty, classified professionals, and staff. For 61 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelors Degree, to being a lead California Community College in graduating students with an Advanced Degree for Transfer. We embrace the mission of community colleges and are committed to empowering our students to maximize their potential, leading to healthy and thriving communities.

We are adding new staff, classified professionals, faculty, and administrators who, alongside our stellar colleagues, will lead us into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment.

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Dean, School of Humanities at San Diego Mesa College. The School of Humanities includes the English and Communication Studies departments. Within these departments are the disciplines: English, Humanities, Journalism,

and Communication Studies. The School also sponsors two co-curricular programs, the college newspaper and the speech and debate team. The Dean of the School of Humanities reports to the Vice President of Instruction.

While the current vacancy exists at San Diego Mesa College, applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description:

Desired Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in the Humanities and/or in a higher education setting.
Minimum of two years experience as a Department Chair or Academic leader.
Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of modes of teaching and learning in the Humanities.
Demonstrated effectiveness in planning, organizing, promoting, and evaluating instructional and co-curricular programs and projects.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and support faculty, staff and students.
Knowledge of and experience with the curriculum development process at the community college level.
Knowledge, skills and experience with current, effective and equitable enrollment management practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diverse effective learning theories leading to student success that foster an institutional culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
Demonstrated experience with shared problem solving that is rooted in the vision, goals, and success of students and entire college community.
Demonstrated success in budgeting and program advocacy, in prioritization of departmental needs, ensuring that necessary equipment is provided and maintained, and that facilities are properly managed.
Skill in working collaboratively with faculty, classified professionals, administrators and students.
Ability to communicate effectively and transparently both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of, experience with, and respect for working effectively in a participatory governance environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of statewide policies and initiatives that impact instructional programming.
Demonstrated understanding and experience working effectively in a collective bargaining environment.
Experience integrating emerging technologies and institutional initiatives that uphold the core values of the colleges educational mission.
Demonstrated commitment to the missions and values of the California Community College System, the San Diego Community College System, and Mesa College.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and classified professionals.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Complete online application;
Cover Letter (not to exceed 3 pages);
Rsum that addresses your background, education and experience;
Three (3) references (include two faculty and one supervisor);
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts;
Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts;
Equivalency Requests (required if applicable); AND
Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the Districts expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND,
Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.
Employed on an initial contract of two (2) years that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

Additional Information:

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment.

Posting Number: AC01169

To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.