Dean of Arts and Sciences manages administrative functions of the college of arts and sciences. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Arts and Sciences leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Arts and Sciences requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Arts and Sciences manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Arts and Sciences typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Western Nebraska Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Dean of Health Sciences.
Responsibilities: This 12-month, full-time Educational Services position is responsible for the overall vision, management leadership, and oversight of the Health Sciences Division. The position is one component of a team who collaborate to lead all credit-bearing and non-credit programs for the college. Duties include coordinating assigned activities with other campus departments and working closely with outside stakeholders, including community, business, and industry professionals. The position develops community partnerships to assess community training needs and to support clinical training opportunities, oversees program accreditations, provides leadership for class schedules, curricula, and program goals, and evaluates assigned staff and faculty.
Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; doctorate degree with course work in education or a related health sciences field preferred. A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible management experience in the health care field is required. Experience managing college faculty and developing and managing programs as a college associate dean or division chair responsible for health-related education programs and demonstrated college teaching experience are highly preferred. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record that does not exclude the driver from coverage under WNCC’s vehicle insurance.
Salary: Commensurate.
Start Date: Negotiable.
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Application Procedure: Email cover letter, current resume, academic transcripts, and the completed Employment Application (available at wncc.edu at the top of the Human Resources page) to hrdirector@wncc.edu; or mail to Human Resources Office, Western Nebraska Community College, 1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1815; or fax to 308.635.6161.
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