Assistant Dean for Instruction

Columbia Basin College (CBC) is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.

CBC seeks an Assistant Dean for Instruction who will be responsible for the development and support of new initiatives within the Office of Instruction and establishing and maintaining baccalaureate opportunities for CBC students, including the baccalaureate degrees offered by the College and the strengthening of articulation agreements to transfer colleges and universities, oversight of the Perkins Grants to improve the quality of career and technical education for students, and other special projects. The Assistant Dean for Instruction has direct supervision over the Curriculum and Scheduling Services department and the Director for K-12 Relationships.

The Assistant Dean researches student and community instructional needs and advises the President and the Vice President for Instruction on potential programmatic opportunities leading to certificates and degrees that the College may successfully develop. This position also works with deans and faculty to support the development of new and the improvement of existing programs.

The Assistant Dean is responsible for taking program development projects from conception and approval to implementation and maintenance. The Assistant Dean plays a key role in advancing the College's commitment to developing and delivering high quality baccalaureate degrees. Additionally, the Assistant Dean has a leadership role in working with deans and directors across the College in developing, coordinating, and maintaining the cross-institutional support system necessary to assure student success. The Assistant Dean reports to the Vice President for Instruction (VPI).

This position closes on April 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Ashley Jordan at or (509) 542-4567.

Program Development

• Work with deans and faculty to conduct research on community employment needs and survey industry and potential students to document demand for various programs, including new baccalaureate degree programs that align with the mission of the College;
• In coordination with the deans, propose new programs to the President and Vice Presidents;
• Guide faculty and administrators in updating existing curricula and through the process of selecting and developing new programs;
• Develop and implement new baccalaureate degree programs, curricula, budgets and other programmatic changes using the processes established by the College and state for approval of programs, including accreditation processes
• Solicit participation of external expert reviewers for program applications;
• Cooperate with deans and directors in establishing, implementing, and monitoring Instructional projects to meet College needs; and
• Represent the College on state Baccalaureate Leadership Council.

• Coordinate the scheduling of courses supporting the College's bachelor's degrees;
• Lead the Baccalaureate Advisory Committee to ensure consistent practices in all baccalaureate programs; and
• Provide leadership to the Curriculum and Scheduling Services department.

• Coordinate the creation of strong articulation agreements between CBC's various pathways and four-year institutions; communicate with community and technical colleges and state universities to create articulation pathways for students; and
• Oversee the development of various K-12 relationship, including the development of pathways from K-12 programs into CBC's various certificate and degree programs.

• Manage the Perkins grant budget; monitor grant budget management within established procedures; and
• Perform other special projects or duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university; and
• Four (4) years of experience as a director, administrator, or program manager in an educational or non-profit setting.

This is a full-time, overtime exempt, administrative staff position. The typical work hours for this position are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the "Benefits" tab for comprehensive benefits information.

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW28B.112.080
• Pass a criminal background check. Note: information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.
• Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.