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Human Resources

(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

 

Job Description

Administrative Faculty Contract. Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible.

 

This position is an administrative role that serves as the leader of the Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Division and related programs. The LAS Director models a commitment to student success and excellence; practices clear and open communication; utilizes collaborative and innovative problem-solving; and demonstrates appreciation, sensitivity and respect for diversity.

 

The Director is responsible for all aspects of leading and managing the Division to promote a positive teaching, working and learning environment, responding to student educational needs for degree completion and transfer, and maintaining alignment with the college mission and vision. The Director is also responsible to work with local, state and federal organizations and leaders to support college initiatives, develop partnerships, and ensure academic programs respond to regional needs and advance student opportunities leading to further education, job attainment and career success. The Director must maintain a broad and detailed knowledge of the college's programs and service area, as well as knowledge of the needs associated with each.

 

The Director establishes strategic vision, priorities and goals for the Division, in alignment with governing agencies and the college, and is responsible for developing and leading the process of successful implementation and goal attainment. This includes (but is not limited to) oversight of finances, budget and grants; accreditation; enrollment and completion; curriculum and instruction; course offerings and scheduling; field experiences, contracts and supervision; faculty and staff recruitment, development, evaluation and retention; equipment acquisition and maintenance; and all aspects of program management.

 

The Director is expected to function independently, collaborate across departments, and consistently exercise sound decision-making.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Lead and manage all aspects of the LAS Division

 

Manage fiscal outcomes of the division

 

Develop, implement, manage and evaluate academic programs

 

Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure LAS programs maintain relevance and alignment with regional and statewide needs

 

Note: Stakeholders include, but are not limited to, employers, transfer institutions, school districts, foundation board, state/workforce development agencies, and others

 

Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Knowledge of:

 

Skills in:

 

Ability to:

 

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade D. The minimum of the placement range is $104,645.12. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule:

 

Perks of Working at WNC

 

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the .

 

Exempt

 

Full-Time Equivalent

 

Required Attachment(s)

 

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

 

Posting Close Date

 

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

 

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

 

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.