West Valley College
Dean, Health & Human Development
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Job Description
- Req#: 5701
West Valley College is part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District. West Valley College enrolls about 13,000 students each academic year, and the student population represents diverse communities from the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, and Los Gatos. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research webpage.Under the direction of the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Health & Human Development provides leadership and direction within the School of Health & Human Development and serves on the Academic Affairs Leadership Team. The School of Health & Human Development currently includes Kinesiology, Nutrition Studies, Health Care Technologies, and Health Science. Additional academic areas and/or support programs may be added to or shifted from this position to support the academic mission of the institution. The Dean of Health & Human Development works in partnership with college directors and deans across areas to move the work of the college forward. We are seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable leader who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment to serve in the position of Dean of Health & Human Development.The college is known for the strength of our academic programs and faculty as well as our equity-minded and student-focused approach that combines high-tech and high touch. West Valley is about success. It is about helping students create a future for themselves so they can contribute to a world that needs their talents, drive, and enthusiasm. We do that by providing as much one-on-one interaction with students as possible. And we offer classes on our beautiful 143-acre Saratoga campus located at the southwest border of Silicon Valley in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains.West Valley College is committed to addressing inequities and injustices both societally and institutionally and recognizes that higher education and our institution has colluded, harmed, and remained complacent in upholding aspects of white supremacy, ableism, patriarchy, and other systems of oppression. The West Valley College community is committed to long-term equity, social justice, and racial justice work that will transform individuals, the institution, and the greater community. As a collective community, we embrace accountability and will take action with courage, grace, humility, and a commitment to learning and unlearning.Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.About the company
West Valley College is a public community college in Saratoga, California.
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