Job Description: Dean of Arts & Humanities

Department: Student Learning & Success

Reports To: Assistant Vice President of Student Learning & Success

Pay Classification: 20

Status: Exempt

Job Summary: The Dean of Arts & Humanities provides academic and fiscal leadership for assigned instructional programs. This position oversees curriculum planning, program evaluation, faculty supervision, and development of new instructional initiatives. The Dean ensures that instructional services are aligned with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and community needs, while fostering excellence in teaching, learning, and student success.

Minimum Required

Education: Master’s degree, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Minimum Required

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time teaching experience

Five (5) years of experience as a division director, departmental chair, or equivalent leadership role

Core Duties and

Required Knowledge: Provide strategic leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs within the Pathway.

Oversee curriculum review, program development, and adoption of new courses in alignment with workforce and academic needs.

Assist with the production and review of the college catalog and related instructional publications.

Supervise faculty loads and ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation requirements.

Offer guidance to faculty on instructional design, delivery, and development of innovative teaching methods.

Orient, mentor, evaluate, and support faculty; recommend hiring and dismissal of instructional personnel to the Vice President of Instruction.

Provide leadership and support to instructional staff, ensuring effective operations and compliance with standards.

Administer supervision of teaching services and maintain processes for comprehensive instructional evaluation.

Address student concerns and complaints in accordance with Hill College policies.

Develop annual budget recommendations; manage and monitor assigned budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Formulate policies related to instructional services, program development, and staff functions.

Conduct needs assessments informed by labor market data, advisory committees, industry partners, and workforce boards to identify new program opportunities.

Build and sustain strong partnerships with state agencies (THECB, TWC), ISDs, advisory committees, and business/industry stakeholders to fulfill the college mission.

Lead instructional design initiatives that support student learning and workplace readiness.

Maintain expertise in THECB and SACS standards related to curriculum, faculty credentials, and instructional evaluation.

Maintain knowledge of educational foundations, program development, labor market forecasting, and strategic planning.

Uphold the Hill College vision, mission, and values in all instructional leadership activities.

Strategic Vision and

Program Development: Provide vision and direction for instructional programs to support institutional growth and academic excellence.

Identify new academic, workforce, and continuing education opportunities to meet community and employer needs.

Support the development of new curricula, credentials, and pathways aligned with state guidelines and regional labor market trends.

Promote innovation in instructional delivery, assessment, and program design.

Contribute to institutional planning, assessment, and accreditation efforts.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to support academic operations and pathway development.

Engage with external partners to strengthen program relevance and community impact.

Serve as a representative of Hill College on institutional committees, advisory groups, and professional organizations.

Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment that provides a sense of belonging for all.

Demonstrated Attributes: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage complex priorities

Strategic thinker with strong leadership, mentorship, and supervisory capabilities

Demonstrated initiative and drive for innovation and continuous improvement

Exemplary professionalism and commitment to service excellence

Sound judgment with strong decision-making and conflict-resolution abilities

Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and a collaborative workplace culture

Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity

Other Information: Travel within the district may be required.

Security-sensitive position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

A valid Texas license is required.

Physical Requirements: Light work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The use of arm and or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work.

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