Job Description
Job Description
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position that reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and is located at the JWCC campus in Quincy, Illinois. Position begins immediately.
JOB DESCRIPTION
John Wood Community College (JWCC) is seeking a Dean of Career and Technical Education to collaborate with the Vice President of Academic Affairs in managing and providing leadership for the Career and Technical Education Division of the College. This position provides primary administrative oversight of various CTE programs, as well as applicable grant-funded programs.
The Dean of Career and Technical Education provides leadership for faculty, curriculum planning and development, recruiting, recommended hiring and evaluation of staff and faculty, and budget development and administration of the Division. The division of Career and Technical Education includes but is not limited to Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Truck Driver Training, HVAC, Welding, and Electrical. Grant-funded programs also report to the Dean.
John Wood Community College
John Wood Community College is the educational link for communities in the West Central Illinois Region. JWCC collaboratively creates innovative and relevant academic and training programs with other educational partners to ready individuals for entrance into the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution. JWCC has centers in Quincy, Pittsfield, Baylis and Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Programs include a comprehensive baccalaureate transfer curriculum, customized business training, and career/technical degrees and certificates.
John Wood Community College is an educational leader in comprehensive community college education in West Central Illinois and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Established in 1974, the College's main campus and administrative center is located in Quincy, Illinois. The main campus opened in January 2002 and sits on 150-acres of beautiful, sprawling landscape. The College operates four branch campuses: the Workforce Development Center in Quincy, the Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield, the Agricultural Sciences Center in Baylis, and the Mt. Sterling Education Center in Mt. Sterling. Additionally, JWCC offers select courses and programming at the Bella Ease at John Wood Community College location in Quincy, IL.
John Wood serves an average fall enrollment of 1,800 students across a nine-county area of Western Illinois. As a catalyst for innovation both on-campus and in the local community, John Wood Community College specializes in traditional education, workforce training, and professional development. The College is committed to student success and programmatic excellence based on the core values of excellence, accountability, integrity, servant leadership, and lifelong learning.
Mission
John Wood Community College enriches lives through learning by providing accessible educational opportunities and services at exceptional value.
Philosophy
John Wood Community College is an open-admission, comprehensive, public community college that seeks to enhance the lives of those it serves by striving for academic excellence, integrity, accountability, and flexibility. Recognizing and respecting each person's uniqueness, potential, and value; the College offers a variety of programs, curricula, and educational delivery systems and schedules to accommodate students' requirements and different learning needs. Further, the College seeks to stimulate students' intellectual, academic, personal, and social development as productive, engaged, and responsible citizens supporting the community.
Accreditations
JWCC is accredited and recognized by the following organizations:
– The Higher Learning Commission
– Illinois Community College Board
– Illinois Board of Higher Education
AREAS OF OVERSIGHT
The Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Academic Support Programs supervises and provides leadership for the following areas:
- Industrial Technology
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Truck Driver Training
- HVAC
- Welding
- Electrical Technology
- Various Grant Funded Programs
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate commitment to John Wood Community College's mission, vision, values & goals.
- Provide leadership necessary to develop and maintain viable programs of study which meet the needs of students related to classes in the CTE division.
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Academic Affairs to provide comprehensive supervision of all CTE program areas.
- This role shall include but not be limited to ensuring there are regular evaluations of and appropriate revisions to curricular offerings, and promptly implementing curricular changes as might be required.
- This role requires strong understanding of the Illinois Community College system, the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) and curriculum development.
- Supervise and evaluate full-time and part-time CTE faculty and staff members.
- Actively assist with the recruitment and selection of faculty, staff, and adjuncts within the division.
- Promote and foster open communication among all faculty, both full-time and adjunct, which includes conducting divisional and/or inter-departmental meetings on a regular basis.
- Collaborate with department chairs, directors, and coordinators to create department course schedules for each semester in a timely manner.
- Supervise and lead contract training staff in the delivery of business and industry (B&I) and Community Based Outreach (CBO) related training, workshops, and outreach programs.
- This position is required to grow customized training opportunities in partnership with educational opportunities at JWCC and the larger John Wood Community College district.
- Develop a pool of qualified associate faculty to deliver on demand contract and customized training offerings.
- Develop and manage program related to Community Education and Continuing Education program offerings.
- Work with other college entities to provide a holistic approach to noncredit training with a special emphasis on bridging noncredit and credit program offerings.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the JWCC administration and area high school faculty and administrators to maintain open channels of communication that promote seamless connections for high school curricular offerings and JWCC programs.
- Additionally, work collaboratively with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and appropriate student affairs personnel to develop and maintain articulation agreements between JWCC and other institutions of higher education and secondary school districts for CTE programs to insure the optimum degree of transferability of instructional credit.
- Serve as a college's principal contact with the Illinois Community College Board's (ICCB) Division of Vocational-Technical Education.
- Ensure the college programs meet the applicable rules and regulations established by State, Federal or professional agencies.
- Represent the College as required, on external boards, committees, commissions, etc.
- Serve as a member on institutional committees.
- Travel as required with the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Master's Degree Required.
Experience:
- 3-5 years of work experience in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Truck Driver Training or other CTE related field required.
- Leadership or teaching experience in community colleges preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Data-minded leadership.
- Familiarity with and use of a Student Information System.
- Strong curriculum and assessment experience.
Work Schedule:
- Full-time position with a typical schedule of Monday-Thursday (8am – 5pm) and Friday (8am – 12pm).
SALARY
- This is an exempt position with an approximate annual salary of $82,000.00 - $92,000.00.
BENEFITS
JWCC offers a competitive benefits package!
- 36-hour work week, Friday's get off work at noon!
- Earn 3.7 weeks of vacation in your first year!
- Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
- 19 Paid Holidays!
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Only $5 per pay period for Employee Coverage!
- Wellness Program.
- College provided life and disability insurance!
- State University Retirement System.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- JWCC Tuition Waiver for Employees + Dependents
APPLICATION
To receive full consideration, submit a resume with cover letter by visiting https://jwcc.aaimtrack.com/jobs/. Position is open until filled.
06/10/2026
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying for a job, please submit a request to hr@jwcc.edu.