Dean of Fine Arts

Responsibilities:  This position has administrative and recruitment responsibilities for the division and its personnel.

Qualifications:  Applicant must have a Master’s from an accredited institution in one of the fine arts disciplines.  College teaching experience required, with a minimum of three years in a community college preferred.  Three to five years of experience in academic administration or a leadership position required.  Demonstrated ability to lead and manage faculty and staff, budgets, and program development required.  Broad knowledge of educational pedagogy and new methodologies, strategies, and tool, including technologies and multi-media that support engaged learning and the needs of underprepared students required.  Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including record of effective team work and collaboration required.  Ability to coordinate complex projects and administrative experiences, including directing grant activities required.  Demonstrated experience with assessment of student learning and faculty development preferred.  Creative and energetic advocate for the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences preferred.  Ability to make significant contributions to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning preferred.  Organizational, supervisory and managerial skills, including budget administration and knowledge of compliance regulations, requirements of SACS, THECB, and Policies and Procedures of Paris Junior College within the context of the institutions vision, mission and core values.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Strong public relations and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills.

Salary:  The annual salary range for this position is $93,919 - $114,535 and the actual starting salary will be dependent upon education and experience of the chosen candidate.

Fringe Benefits: This position covers health insurance at 100% for employee. Additional optional coverages include dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, and long- and short-term disability. Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Program, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, and an employee reimbursement/dependent scholarship program.  Health benefits require a 60-day employment period.

Application Procedures: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications on June 15, 2026. Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date. A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, copy of all college/university transcripts, and a list of references are required. This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation on the successful candidate. To complete the PJC Application for Employment and Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation Authorization, please visit our web site at https://www.parisjc.edu/hr/jobs/index.php, click the links to complete and submit all forms and attach all required documents for all three links.

Paris Junior College is an equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, creed or religion, color, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected group status. Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office.