Dean of Arts & Sciences

Dean of Arts & Sciences

Salary

$109,498.00 - $112,638.00 Annually

Location

White Mountain Campus (Show Low, AZ)

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

ARTS AND SCIENCES

Division

DEAN ARTS/SCIENCE

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Northland Pioneer College seeks an innovative leader committed to the mission, vision, and values of the College to serve as Dean of Arts and Sciences. The Dean, who reports directly to the Vice President for Learning and Student Services, has oversight of the following departments: Art, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, English, Film and Digital Video, Geography, Geology, History, Honors Colloquia, Human Services, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Speech/Theatre/Film, and Sociology. Educator Preparation and College and Career Preparedness are subdivisions of the Arts & Sciences Division; the Dean assists the Associate Deans in overseeing those programs. The Dean also serves on various instructional and student service committees designed to assist with strategic planning for the institution.

The Dean is tasked with providing institutional leadership for instruction across the four campuses and five centers. The Dean leads the faculty and staff in providing high quality education and support for students. The Dean supports full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit faculty. The Dean has a responsibility to serve as a liaison with area high schools, affiliated institutions, professional organizations, and local, regional, and state agencies. The opportunities are vast and plentiful for the Dean of Arts and Sciences at Northland Pioneer College.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Initiates the recruiting process for fulltime and adjunct faculty. Determines the teaching qualifications of prospective faculty (including dual credit) in consultation with department and program chairs. Supervises and evaluates faculty and staff within the division. Monitors faculty with professional development plans on file. Monitors student evaluations of faculty and discusses resulting goals and objectives for improvement. In conjunction with a faculty committee, conduct yearly reviews of probationary faculty.

2. Supervises Associate Dean of College and Career Preparation and Associate Dean of Educator Preparation Programs.

3. Develops, modifies, and evaluates courses and programs in conjunction with faculty and other college personnel. Coordinates program review activities for programs within the division. Reviews and approves all course proposals and changes to course outlines prior to submission to Instructional Council. Coordinates with other instructional deans and administrators to provide a comprehensive program of instruction. With the Curriculum Coordinator, arranges faculty participation on state articulation task forces (ATFs). Represents the college on the state General Education ATF.

4. Supervise the process of textbook and technology adoption for the Department.

5. Assists with the development of specialized facilities for instructional programs.

6. Develops the master audio/video class schedule for the entire college. Coordinates, in conjunction with faculty, all courses offered by the division. Schedules classes, develops faculty teaching and work assignments, and assesses needs for additional faculty. Assists with registration and determines classes cut for low enrollment or the addition of short- term courses.

7. Develops, proposes, and monitors the budget for departments within the division. Oversees the writing of, and monitors, grants. Approves timesheets, requisitions, and payments for invoices.

8. Leads the division in assessing student academic achievement activities, develops course placement and performance objectives, program outcomes and evaluation standards.

9. Responds to community and partner needs for division courses and programs. Facilitates program advisory boards.

10. Ensure maintenance of accurate student records and compliance with Registrar's Office deadlines. Coordinate services with the Business Office, Records and Registration, Financial Aid, and Human Resources to ensure that grades, certifications, contracts, and other departmental matters are accurately processed promptly.

11. Participates on college committees.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Dean; they do not purport to describe all functions. Employee may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary

Standard Competencies:

COMPETENCIES

DESCRIPTION

PROFICIENCY

Knowledge

Knowledge of demographics and cultural context of the Northland Pioneer College community; community college administration and instructional practices.

Advanced

Leadership

Skills in personnel management and supervisory principles and practices.

Advanced

Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and the general public. Excellent intrapersonal skills.

Advanced

Teaching

Ability to engage the 21st century community college student - i.e. traditional and non-traditional students. Ability to develop sound pedagogy.

Advanced

Technology

Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office Products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Adobe Products (Docu-Sign/E- Sign), Google Applications (Drive), Slack, Zoom, and various other Microsoft 365 programs.

Advanced

Financial

Budget preparation, management, and expenditure control.

Advanced

Diversity and Multi- Culturalism

Demonstrated knowledge of practices that honor and give voice to the diverse populations and cultures served by NPC.

Advanced

Trust and Confidentiality

Ability to encourage a trusting atmosphere by regularly communicating, being accountable and transparent, and acting with integrity and confidentiality.

Advanced

Flexibility & Adaptability

Ability to be continuously change ready to adjust approach and demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Advanced

Self-Awareness

Uses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and areas of improvement and adjusting self as needed.

Advanced

Continual Improvement

Continuously and proactively identifies improvement needs and makes changes to departmental function and processes that result in better outcomes.

Advanced

Action Oriented

Willingness to act on new opportunities and challenges decisively and efficiently.

Advanced

Physical

Ability to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision (corrected to 20/20), hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly.

Basic

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a discipline within the division

2. Five (5) years teaching experience in higher education

3. Two (2) years' work experience in academic administration

• or an equivalent demonstration of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university in a discipline within the division

2. Five (5) years teaching experience as a full-time faculty member in higher education

3. Three (3) years work experience in academic administration at the level of a departmental chair or higher.

BENEFITS:

• Single Coverage Medical Insurance
• Optional Employee Pay Dental/Vision Insurance
• 4 Personal Days • 12 Holiday Days
• 5 Days Spring Break Leave
• 20 Days of Annual Leave
• 18 Sick Days that can accrue up to 130 Days
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

BENEFITS:

Based on College Procedure employees may be eligible for up to:

• Single Coverage Medical Insurance
• Optional Employee Pay Dental/Vision Insurance
• 4 Personal Days
• 12 Holiday Days
• 5 Days of Spring Break Leave
• 10-20 Days of Annual Leave (depending on service length)
• 18 Sick Days that can accrue up to 130 Days
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

01

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for this employer?

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (for example. H-18. TN, or other employment-based visa sponsorship) to work In the United States for this employer?

• Yes
• No

03

WIII you reside in Arizona or New Mexico at the time of employment, if offer the position?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Masters Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a discipline within the division?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have five (5) years of teaching experience in higher education?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have two (2) years of work experience in academic administration?

• Yes
• No

07

If you lack a Masters Degree, five years of teaching experience in higher education, or two years of work experience in academic administration, can you provide an equivalent demonstration of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

08

Do you have a Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited university in a discipline within the division?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have five (5) years of teaching experience as a full-time faculty member in higher education?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have three (3) years of work experience in academic administration at the level of a departmental chair or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Northland Pioneer College (AZ)

Address 2251 E Navajo Blvd

Holbrook, Arizona, 86025

Phone 928-524-7470

Website www.npc.edu