Dean, Social Sciences & Business

Position Details

Position Information

Quick Link https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9501 Position Title Dean, Social Sciences & Business Full Time or Part Time Full Time Months Worked Per Year

12

Hours Worked Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM

Remote Work Availability No Job Description Summary

Your Leadership Belongs Here - Join LLCC as our Dean of Social Sciences and Business!

Lincoln Land Community College is searching for our next Dean, Social Sciences and Business. The Dean will provide leadership and administrative oversight for the disciplines and programs under the Dean's purview.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 5 personal days, 12 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Starting salary is likely to be between $96,643 and $133,701 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in one or more of the disciplines taught in the department or equivalent
• Post-secondary teaching experience and/or relevant work experience, preferably at a community college
• Evidence of effective working relationships with external and internal audiences
• Successful record of innovative education and management practices and a willingness to assume risk
• Evidence of an understanding and use of technology in an administrative setting
• Ability to provide leadership in an institution where differences are valued
• Demonstrated knowledge about learning college philosophies and best practices in teaching and learning
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Thorough understanding of and total commitment to the community college mission

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate

Physical Requirements Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $96,643 and $133,701 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Requisition Detail Information

Open Date 06/10/2026 Last Day to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before July 19, 2026, to be considered during the initial review window. Remote interviews anticipated to start August 3. On campus interviews anticipated to start September 1. Start date is anticipated to be September 28, 2026.

The Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) district comprises all or part of 15 counties in central/central southern Illinois and covers 4,115 square miles making it the largest geographic community college district in the State of Illinois. The college's main campus is located in Springfield, Illinois. LLCC serves approximately 17,000 individuals annually through credit and non-credit courses at its Springfield campus, as well as at education service area sites throughout the district and online.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN: Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Planning, directing, and evaluating the department's academic programs.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Supervising, supporting, and evaluating department faculty and staff.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Providing input to Academic Innovation and eLearning towards professional development activities for faculty and to Human Resources for staff.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Developing a comprehensive, cost-effective schedule of classes that meets student needs and maximizes the use of facilities (including outreach centers) and equipment.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Maintaining a learning environment consistent with best-practice in college instruction.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Monitoring compliance with faculty collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Resolving issues related to students, faculty, and staff within the department.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Establishing and maintaining a workplace based upon collegiality, civility, and mutual respect.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Contributing to a work environment that embraces diversity and diverse perspectives.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Participating in and contributing to the development of partnerships with high schools, colleges/universities, community agencies, and companies.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Developing, implementing, and assessing annual departmental strategies in relation to the college's planning and budgeting process.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Collaborate with other administrators, faculty and staff to identify and accomplish initiatives that will positively impact student success.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that support the strategic plan.

Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty? Yes

Reference Requests

A document provided by a reference in support of a job application.

Reference Request Details

Require Applicants to submit references for this position? Yes Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation Minimum number of references 3 Maximum number of references Applicant Special Instructions

Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you previously worked at LLCC? If so, please provide title and dates of employment.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate your preferred method of communication with LLCC

• Email

• Text Message

• Phone

• No preference

• • Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States and can you provide proof upon hire?

• Yes

• No

• • LLCC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment Visa status (e.g. H1B Visa status)? LLCC is not an E-Verify employer.

• Yes

• No

• • Share your philosophy for education in a community college.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Transcripts 2
• Transcripts 3
• Miscellaneous 1