Portland Community College serves nearly 60,000 full and part-time students across a large and diverse service area, with four campuses and multiple education centers. We are committed to a culture which values belonging, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive services designed to improve equitable educational outcomes for college students is required for this position. For more information regarding the Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design Pathway programs please visit this link: https://www.pcc.edu/programs/#/art/

• note: Writing is not part of the pathway but is an integral part in a student’s educational journey.

The Program Dean of Arts and Design will lead a team of dedicated department chairs, faculty, and staff in the Architectural Design and Drafting, Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music, Music and Sonic Arts, Multimedia and the Theater Arts programs. Portland Community College welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and abilities to study and develop their skills in preparation for a variety of careers and/or transfer to four-year institutions. Our faculty work in conjunction with administrative staff, casual staff, student workers and Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design Pathway leadership to enhance our students’ learning experience by ensuring classes and facilities are well supported. Remote work to perform duties off site will be needed.

The successful candidate will have direct experience and strong knowledge of best practices in Career Technical Education and Lower Division Transfer Programs. They will also have direct experience implementing initiatives that address equity and opportunity gaps in the community college.

This position, under the direction of the Dean of Academic & Career Pathways for Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design, will be responsible for supporting, developing, implementing, and evaluating programming aligned with labor market, industry needs and college transfer. This position will also be responsible for partnering with department chairs, faculty, staff, academic affairs and student affairs colleagues to align programming with equitable student retention and success metrics.

The position provides an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and visionary leader. Program Dean responsibilities are to provide broad administrative direction and leadership in the development, assessment, and maintenance of quality education programs. A successful candidate will join a team committed to designing, fostering and facilitating learning environments that are welcoming to a diversity of communities. A commitment to working collaboratively, enthusiasm for learning and personal growth, and a desire to encourage and foster growth in others are important factors for this position to be successful. Meaningful collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders is one of many opportunities offered in this role.

• Experience working within and between various systems, an understanding of classroom, lab and studio environments, spanning silos, creating interconnections and encouraging opportunities for creativity and collaboration

• Ability to co-create with faculty and staff a clear vision and collaborative direction for the pathway based on their prior college teaching and curriculum development experiences as a part time or full time faculty member, department chair or other role in college administration Understands and implements multiple communication forms based on deep listening and feedback loops tailored to a diversity of audiences Experience/knowledge of working with budgets, strategic enrollment and scheduling

• • Experience/knowledge of the Arts and Design disciplines within this pathway which encompasses lower degree transfer and Career Technical Education programs