Department Chair of Sciences

Nebraska Indian Community College • South Sioux City, NE

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About The Position

Nebraska Indian Community College is hiring a full-time, exempt, salaried Department Chair of Sciences. The primary work location may be the Santee, Macy, or South Sioux City campus. The starting salary is $70,000–$93,000. Full-time faculty work on a 12-month contract, with duties generally divided among teaching (50%), research (40%), and service (10%). Teaching assignments may involve other campuses and day or evening classes.

The Chair collaborates with the Dean of Assessment & Curriculum and the VPAA on program review, curriculum development, assessment, academic planning, course scheduling and rotations, Guided Pathways resources, advisory committees, and feasibility studies for new programs. The Chair coordinates teaching assignments and supports faculty in curriculum development, Canvas course shells, student learning outcomes, assessment, syllabi, and textbook orders. The role also assists with faculty recruitment, credential review, supervision, evaluations, substitute coverage, and professional development. As the primary departmental contact, the Chair supports timely communication, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation efforts, while maintaining confidentiality of student, employee, and institutional information.

Nebraska Indian Community College provides higher education and lifelong learning opportunities for Umonhon (Omaha), Isanti (Santee Dakota), and all learners. Its vision is to serve as a comprehensive Tribal College, cultivating learners’ and employees’ talents and contributing to the self-sufficiency of the Nations served, community wellbeing, and quality of life.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in health science, biology, nursing, environmental science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of effective leadership and proven success working with students, administrators, faculty, and communities.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• For remote teaching modalities (online, virtual, or blended), documentation of professional training and/or demonstration of advanced online teaching skills; credentials will be reviewed by the NICC Instructional Design Team.
• High degree of self-direction and motivation, with strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• College teaching experience.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems, video conferencing, and related technology.
• At least five years of instructional experience, preferably in a tribal or community college setting.
• Experience instructing students from minoritized backgrounds.
• Experience using technology in the classroom and/or for distance learning.
• Experience with traditional and nontraditional methods of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Dean of Assessment & Curriculum and VPAA on program review, curriculum development, assessment, academic planning, course scheduling, two-year course rotations, Guided Pathways resources, advisory committees, and feasibility studies for new programs.
• Coordinate teaching assignments based on faculty qualifications, teaching loads, course rotations, facility usage, and instructional continuity.
• Support faculty with curriculum development, Canvas course shells, student learning outcomes, assessment, syllabi, and textbook orders.
• Assist with faculty recruitment, credential review, supervision, evaluations, substitute coverage, and professional development for full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty, teaching assistants, and tutors.
• Serve as the primary departmental contact and ensure timely communication.
• Support institutional effectiveness and accreditation efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, employee, and institutional information.
• Fulfill faculty duties across teaching, research, and service, with a stated allocation of 50%, 40%, and 10%, respectively.
• Teach courses that may be assigned at other campuses and during day or evening hours.

What This Job Offers

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