Dean of Social & Behavioral Sciences

NorthWest Arkansas Community College•Benton County Campus, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences provides leadership for the support and advancement of all teaching and learning in school programs and curricula. The Dean leads the daily operations of the academic units including the hiring and supervision of faculty and staff, evaluations, managing department budget(s), and facilities and equipment management. The Dean serves on the Academic Deans Council, the Expanded Cabinet, and other leadership groups and committees as needed to further advance the College’s academic mission. The Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Learning.

Requirements

Master's Degree in discipline within Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
5+ teaching experience in higher education
Exhibit evidence of successful administrative leadership experience in a higher education setting, such as having served as a department chair, program director or equivalent academic leadership position
Must possess the ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner on the phone and in person, and the demonstrated use of good written and verbal communication skills
Must possess effective project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines
Must possess the ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Must possess the ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge and experiences in a timely manner
Must possess the ability to be flexible and adaptable to change

Nice To Haves

Doctorate from nationally accredited program
2 years experience at a Community College

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the schools goals and priorities and monitor their achievement
Select, supervise, and evaluate full-time faculty and staff within the school and, in consultation with department chair, hire all part-time faculty and staff
Direct the preparation of the annual budget for academic units and monitor budgets appropriately
Facilitate, participate, and lead administrative functions of the College (institutional accreditation, student success initiatives, strategic planning, data informed decisions, special projects)
Represent academic programs to external stakeholders and program partners
Resolve student complaints, concerns, and requests
Provide leadership to explore options and/or develop new certificates or degrees that meet community needs and provide viable career options for students
Provide leadership for conducting program accreditation and/or program review processes
Coordinate the preparation and submission of all reports and studies required from the academic units, departments, or school
Establish and maintain effective relationships with accrediting bodies
Maintain effective communication with internal and external constituents
Ensure program, course and curriculum review processes are conducted in a timely manner following institutional, ADHE, and national accrediting policies and procedures
Review course schedules for all academic units and ensure policies and procedures are followed regarding faculty load and teaching responsibilities
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college