Dean of Social & Behavioral Sciences

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. 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. Essential Duties: 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…