Job Details

Dean of Instruction

Salary: $131,827.00 - $204,507.00 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: 20260212
Closing: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:


Merced College is an innovative, student-centered community college in the heart of California's Central Valley, where education and workforce development transform lives and communities. We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Dean of the School of Business, Economics, Education, and Noncredit to lead a diverse portfolio of programs that prepare students for meaningful careers and civic leadership. The School of Business develops entrepreneurial thinking, management skills, and career-ready professionals; Economics fosters critical thinking and an understanding of global and regional economic forces; Education programs prepare future educators and leaders committed to equity and student success; and Noncredit programs expand access through workforce training, career pathways, and lifelong learning opportunities that respond directly to community needs. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team, partnering with dedicated faculty and staff to drive innovation, strengthen workforce and transfer pathways, and advance academic excellence. At Merced College, we believe in creating a vibrant and inclusive community where students are empowered to thrive, explore their passions, and achieve their goals; because our students are our focus, and we are known by their success.
As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule: Management Range: Dean
Salary placement commensurate with education and experience
Additional compensation for doctorate

General Description:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, plan, organize, administer, develop and direct the day-to-day operations, programs, and activities including curriculum, catalog, schedule, enrollment management, distance education, and other special assignments of area. The Dean of Instruction provides leadership for program development and works directly with assigned faculty leads and disciplines to plan for activities within area of responsibility. This position is responsible for coordinating all related activities for the college and ensuring that the programs demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse student population.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

• Perform strategic enrollment management as it relates to resource allocation, scheduling, and productivity
• Promote shared governance through active participation in college and district committees
• Work collaboratively with faculty and administrators to plan, organize, develop, and evaluate the programs, activities, and curriculum of assigned programs, and services that meet accreditation/industry standards
• Promote, communicate, and facilitate partnerships with private and public businesses, industries and community or public agencies, as appropriate
• Participate in community, state and national organizations and meetings related to area or special assignments
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education in general and recommend changes to area programs to meet student and community needs
• As directed, prepare reports on instructional and other programs to comply with federal and state mandates
• Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence appropriate to assignment
• Develop the area budget and manage financial resources consistent with District policy and sound financial management principles
• Resolve student, faculty, and staff conflicts and issues within the area
• Evaluate faculty, administrators (if applicable), and classified staff in accordance with proper management practices and implement articles of collective bargaining agreements
• Accurately interpret and apply laws, regulations, district procedures, and collective bargaining contracts provisions
• Encourage cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, curriculum, programs and services
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges
• Strategic enrollment management
• Implementation of collective bargaining agreements
• Curriculum development and course articulation
• Budget preparation and control
• Successful interpersonal skills, organizational leadership, team building, staff development and communication techniques
• District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
• Successful oral and written communication skills
• Computer based systems for administrative, business, and educational functions
• Community college or school business management, including budgeting, grants, auditing accounts, and faculty load accounting
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
• The changing educational needs of the diverse student base and the business community
• Emerging technologies on teaching, learning, and instructional operations
• Methods and techniques of program development and administration
• Principles and procedures of report preparation

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with faculty and staff, students and community members
• Establish and maintain a productive and constructive rapport with students, administrators, faculty and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access and equity
• Train, select, direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and modify curriculum to meet student and community needs
• Analyze, interpret, apply, and explain laws, regulations, labor contracts, policies, and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Plan, organize and implement multiple projects and programs and provide updates to the Vice President of Instruction regarding progress towards completion
• Compile and present narrative and statistical reports in a concise and comprehensive manner
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in any discipline AND one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment AND
• Successful community college teaching or other related work experience and a minimum of one year of managerial experience demonstrating leadership with increasing responsibility
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

License or Certificate:

• Valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date

Desired:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines under the respective academic area the person will be managing AND
• Doctorate degree in one of the disciplines under the respective area
• Successful community college teaching or other related work experience AND
• A minimum of one year of managerial experience demonstrating leadership with increasing responsibility AND

Physical Demand and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with constant interruptions and some travel to different sites. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

1. Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd

Required Documentation:

1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
4. Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
5. Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
6. If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.
7. If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.
Interview dates are scheduled for April 1, 2026 with in-person, final interviews scheduled for April 2, 2026.

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office. Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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