Dean of Liberal Arts

Bureau of Indian Education • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). The Dean of Liberal Arts is a Supervisory Instructor responsible for providing leadership and supervisory duties to the Liberal Arts Department. The role provides academic program administration, supports faculty and staff, and aligns departmental goals with the College’s mission, institutional outcomes, and objectives.

The Dean leads faculty committees and assists faculty with planning, creating, evaluating, assessing, validating, and updating instructional and pedagogical materials and media. The position also participates in evaluating emerging technologies, system functionality, and delivery platforms to enhance instructional program delivery.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for appointment.
• Applicants must have a master's degree in a subject matter field appropriate to the position, typically a specialty field taught within the Liberal Arts Department.
• Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service, in addition to meeting the basic education requirement.
• Specialized experience must relate to the position. Examples include postsecondary education administration and faculty/staff leadership; analyzing college or university department needs and developing budget proposals; planning and developing curricula and training materials; establishing and interpreting postsecondary education performance standards; and using academic records for program assessment and evaluation.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Transcripts must be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS when applying, and must include identifying information, school name, student name, credit hours, major, GPA or class ranking, degree, and award date.
• Academic degrees and coursework must be from an institution accredited or pre-accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education may qualify if shown to be comparable to education from an accredited U.S. institution.
• A valid driver's license is required at appointment if the incumbent is required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 to be eligible for appointment.
• The appointee must serve a two-year trial or one-year probationary period; a one-year supervisory probationary period may also apply unless already completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for faculty and staff within the Academic Department.
• Serve as an educator administrator carrying out duties and responsibilities typically associated with a college academic program.
• Develop goals and objectives aligned with the College’s mission framework, institutional outcomes, and objectives.
• Lead the development and oversight of faculty committees responsible for teaching, developing educational materials, and special initiative projects within the academic department.
• Advise and assist faculty in planning, creating, evaluating, assessing, validating, and updating instructional and pedagogical materials and media.
• Participate in evaluating requirements for emerging technologies, system functionality, and delivery platforms to enhance instructional program delivery.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized, subject to fund availability and management approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior