Academic Dean

Job Category: APT/Exempt

Department: Instruction

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

Campus: Rangely

Travel: Occasional travel to our Craig Campus and other service locations will be an expectation of this position.

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 / year (Excellent benefit package including retirement and health insurance is available)

Sick Leave: 10 hours per month

Personal Leave: 15 hours per month

About Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC):

Colorado Northwestern Community College is dedicated to fostering educational excellence and advancing student success. As a small, rural community college nestled in Northwest Colorado, CNCC serves its students with exceptional programs while contributing to the surrounding community's economic development. We offer a range of unique programs and degrees, including Aviation Technology, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and more.

Position Overview:

The Academic Dean will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of instructional services and programs at the Rangely Campus, including career/technical education and transfer curriculum's. The Dean will ensure high levels of service to students, enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of instructional resources, and uphold high standards of instructional quality, working as a member of the CNCC administrative team.

Primary Duties:

• Coordinate key instructional activities for all academic programs on the Rangely Campus.
• Assist the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs with accreditation activities required by the Higher Learning Commission.
• Supervise full-time and adjunct faculty on the Rangely campus and participate in hiring and evaluation processes.
• Develop and facilitate training and orientation for new faculty and ongoing professional development for all staff.
• Oversee the instructional course and final exam schedules following CNCC enrollment management standards.
• Review academic integrity violations and determine disciplinary actions in line with college policy.
• Handle student petitions regarding course changes and appeals.
• Manage budgets for supervised areas and oversee the Rangely Community Education Program.
• Collaborate with Student Services to enhance academic advising and learning support.
• Ensure compliance with relevant educational policies and laws.
• Participate in the administration of CNCC's Perkins Grant program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Secondary Duties: Additional responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from regionally accredited institution
• Collegiate level teaching experience
• Three years of combined higher education experience as a faculty member or administrator

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional coursework or training beyond the master's degree
• Academic administrative experience at the Department Chair level or higher
• Experience supervising faculty and instructional programs

Join us at CNCC and make a difference in the lives of students.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and three

letters of recommendation, along with a completed Colorado Northwestern Community College

application for exempt employment to the Department of Human Resources.

CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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