Dean of Social & Behavioral Sciences

North West 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.

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

$ annualized
* Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.

• 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

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

• 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 possess the ability to learn and apply new information,…