Job Details

Interim Dean of Instruction (PC)

Kern Community College District


Salary: $155,737.56 - $220,053.10 Annually

Job Type: Interim Management -- Classified Administrator

Job Number: FY25-2600299

Location: Porterville, CA

Department: Office of Instruction

Basic Function

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Instruction, the Interim Dean of Instruction (PC) has broad accountability, within the participatory governance framework, for planning, directing, and evaluating assigned functions associated with maintaining quality instructional and academic programs.

Representative Duties

1. Support the college's focus of improving lives through education, including providing a welcoming, safe and equitable educational and working experience for all students, staff and faculty.

2. Facilitate faculty, staff, and other administrators through guided pathways implementation and institutionalization.

3. Work as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the college goal of integrating instruction and student services as a way to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment.

4. Interpret and administer District policy regarding assigned academic programs.

5. Interpret and administer College policy with respect to faculty load and scheduling. Provide leadership in the development, revision and interpretation of curriculum, academic programs, catalog, and course information.

6. Provide leadership in generating staff development opportunities for faculty and staff.

7. Provide assistance in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of adjunct faculty in appropriate disciplines.

8. Evaluate the performance of faculty and classified personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.

9. Develop, prepare and monitor administrative budgets and expenditures in consultation with division chairs.

10. Assist in the coordination of fall, spring, summer scheduling, and staff assignments for all areas of responsibility.

11. Provide instructional leadership for assigned academic departments and work with department chairs in curriculum maintenance and development in areas of responsibility.

12. Act as liaison with District, State, and federal governing bodies regarding College programs and practices.

13. Develop program goals and objectives and monitor outcomes.

14. Market the College and specific academic programs to the College community and the general public.

15. Serve on College and District committees as appropriate.

16. Liaise with local, community, and regional partners to advance collaborative initiatives.

17. Provide leadership and coordination in support of career, technical, and emerging occupational education programs and services, in consort with relevant workforce development programs, as appropriate.

18. Assist CTE faculty in the development of advisory committees, provide guidance in working with advisory committees, and attend advisory committee meetings. Ensure that each career/technical program has an active advisory committee that meets regularly to provide input concerning program design and implementation.

19. Coordinate the procurement and distribution of grant funds, prepare grant applications, budgets, and reports for local, state, and federal grant supported programs

20. Facilitate evening supervision and supervision of athletic contests when needed.

21. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree, preferably in an academic area related to the assignment

Five years of full-time experience in teaching and/or administration, including at least three years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment

Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees

Desirable

Earned Doctorate from an accredited institution

Community college faculty experience

Experienced leadership in program development and working with industry to secure resources.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Mission of the California Community Colleges

Community college academic and student programs, regulations, and policies

Principles of employer-employee relations

Principles of college management

Use of technology in the delivery of instruction and student services

Familiarity with distance learning methodologies and management

Teaching and learning strategies

Learning Outcomes Assessment

College accreditation

Career Technical Education national and state public policy.

Adult learning theory and learning styles.

Concepts of course scheduling and enrollment management

General principles of organization, management and employee supervision, and training

Effective research, analytical and report writing techniques

Ability to:

Apply and interpret laws, rules and regulations affecting community colleges.

Formulate policies and procedures.

Coordinate and facilitate meetings.

Compile clear, accurate reports and surveys.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Handle sensitive and complex employee/employer issues consistently and professionally.

Manage multiple priorities and projects.

Coordinate and facilitate meetings.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Develop, monitor, and administer budgets.

SALARY RANGE$ 155,737.56 - $220,053.10 AnnuallyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $155,737.56 AnnuallySPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by February 23, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024
Note: The district is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The district does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.



All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5228764/interim-dean-of-instruction-pc. Emails will not be accepted.




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