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 leadership and management of the Liberal Arts Department and its faculty and staff. The role carries out the duties typically associated with administering a college academic program, including aligning departmental goals with the College’s mission, institutional outcomes, and objectives. The Dean oversees faculty committees and supports the development, evaluation, validation, and updating of instructional and pedagogical materials. The position also participates in evaluating emerging technologies, system functionality, and delivery platforms for instructional programs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a subject matter field appropriate to the position, typically a specialty field of instruction within the Liberal Arts Department.
• One year of specialized experience related to the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service.
• For merit promotion candidates, one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• A valid driver's license may be required at appointment if the incumbent must operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle.
• If applicable, compliance with Military Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for faculty and staff within the Academic Department.
• Carry out the duties and responsibilities typically associated with administering a college academic program.
• Develop goals and objectives that integrate 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

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized, subject to funding availability and management approval.

What This Job Offers

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