Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Harford Community College ( HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ ADAA employer that values, embraces, and supports diversity in the College community.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, 23 days paid vacation and 3 personal leave days. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required in mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative leadership and oversight of an academic division by managing academic programs and demonstrating high-level leadership behaviors that personifies alignment with the mission, vision and values of the institution, which promote the success of all students.

This will be completed through leadership in academic strategic planning, originating curriculum development and innovation, program discipline review; recommending faculty hiring; overseeing faculty and staff supervision, professional development and evaluation, learning outcomes assessment, program accreditation, building and management, and the constant pursuit of improvement in the learning of students toward college completions; and to mentor staff and faculty and oversee the faculty promotion and tenure process.
This is accomplished by collaborating with faculty on the assessment of needs and development and delivery of programs and courses, and documented assessment of student learning; reviewing and assessing existing courses and programs for currency; utilizing data analytics for strategic decision making; fostering professional development; determining student demand for classes; assigning faculty to classes; scheduling classes for all disciplines; monitoring safety and security risks for students and employees; implementing College policies and practices related to faculty, staff, students, and community members; developing and allocating budgets; advocating for students with questions, problems, or concerns relative to advising, exceptions, academic appeals and complaints; promoting the use and development of instructional methodologies including current technology and delivery modes; recruiting and advising students in programs; supporting student learning through proactive strategies and interventions to improve student retention and success; serving as a liaison for agencies, institutions and other partnerships; developing and maintaining memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and articulation agreements; serving on committees, study groups and task forces; participating in community outreach and development activities; maintaining and managing instructional facilities including classrooms, science, technology, computer, studio, and other learning labs, ancillary instructional spaces, equipment and supplies and auxiliary enterprises.
Other duties include developing new evaluation instruments, chairing ad hoc committees and seeking grant opportunities

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Master's degree

A minimum of 3 years of higher education administrative/management experience OR 5 years of progressive leadership experience in areas such as program development, evaluation, planning, budgeting, grant development, adjunct supervision, and accreditation leadership may also be considered.

Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Occasional weekend and evening hours as needed