STEM / Humanities Director
Luna Community College, Las Vegas, NM, United States
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JR110741**Compensation**$65,000.00 annually DOE**Compensation Type:**Exempt**Employment Type:**Regular**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Grade:**E13**Department:**Administrative Operations**Position Summary**This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Department (STEM) and the Humanities' Department. The academic director supervises all aspects of the STEM and Humanities programs. Additionally, the position manages class scheduling, for the main campus, all 3 satellite locations and all the dual- credit offerings at MOU approved area high schools. The incumbent in this position will be required to provide necessary support to faculty and staff of the department as needed. The academic director will assume all necessary budget and procurement responsibilities associated with the STEM and Humanities programs. The academic director will engage in, support and foster a culture of assessment in alignment with the institution's strategic goals, mission, vision and accreditation standards. The academic director will engage in annual evaluation of all STEM and Humanities staff and faculty.**Duties & Responsibilities**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Provides support for faculty in curriculum planning and mapping, classroom instruction planning and evaluation, syllabus preparation and problem solving.* Supervises faculty and staff and student employees.* Represents the institution at state or other external forums.* Performs and manages all aspects of budget oversight, planning and procurement.* Evaluates, improves, and develops curriculum in alignment with the institutions strategic goals.* Leads monthly (or as needed) departmental meetings with staff and faculty.* Participates in strategic and instructional meetings; student advisement, and professional development as needed.* Conducts regular department meetings and provides information on institutional activities.* Initiates referrals and oversees departmental grievance procedures.* Disseminates and analyzes reports and data from faculty related to the assessment of student learning to include attendance, failing grades, SLOAs, Program Review, accreditation reports etc.* Reports to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services all operations and concerns of the department.* Participates in institutional, professional and other internal committee activities.* Participates in recruitment on behalf of the department.* Initiates and administers student recruitment and retention efforts related to the STEM / Humanities programs, including but not limited to advising prospective students.* Prepares institutional and external reports as directed/needed.* Mentors and evaluates faculty annually.* Develops and provides a professional development program for staff and faculty as appropriate.* Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Budget development and administration* Excellent writing skills* Strong oral and written communications skills* Strong leadership skills to include administrative and supervisory skills* Adult learning theory, curriculum development and classroom presentation techniques.* Counseling and advising methods and techniques.* Research methodology and information resources related to STEM / Humanities curriculum delivery.* Program development, administration and evaluation.* Skill in the delivery of nursing care and services.* Able to supervise students in clinical settings.* Ability to prepare and present classroom lectures.* Proficient in the use of standard office equipment, including personal computer and standard office software.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL FACTORS* Exerting up to I10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.* The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.* The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.* This position is not a remote position and serves the college from the Las Vegas, New Mexico campus.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* Master's Degree in Administration or any area in in the STEM or Humanities discipline is required.* Three to five years of teaching experience in a college or university or in an academic administrative position is required.**As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.****EEO STATEMENT:** LCC is an equal opportunity employer.locations:
LCC Main Campustime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted 30+ Days AgoThe Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) supports independently governed member colleges by sharing tools, talent, and best practices so that we are laser focused on providing a world-class student experience leading to success for all students. #J-18808-Ljbffr
LCC Main Campustime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id:
JR110741**Compensation**$65,000.00 annually DOE**Compensation Type:**Exempt**Employment Type:**Regular**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Grade:**E13**Department:**Administrative Operations**Position Summary**This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Department (STEM) and the Humanities' Department. The academic director supervises all aspects of the STEM and Humanities programs. Additionally, the position manages class scheduling, for the main campus, all 3 satellite locations and all the dual- credit offerings at MOU approved area high schools. The incumbent in this position will be required to provide necessary support to faculty and staff of the department as needed. The academic director will assume all necessary budget and procurement responsibilities associated with the STEM and Humanities programs. The academic director will engage in, support and foster a culture of assessment in alignment with the institution's strategic goals, mission, vision and accreditation standards. The academic director will engage in annual evaluation of all STEM and Humanities staff and faculty.**Duties & Responsibilities**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Provides support for faculty in curriculum planning and mapping, classroom instruction planning and evaluation, syllabus preparation and problem solving.* Supervises faculty and staff and student employees.* Represents the institution at state or other external forums.* Performs and manages all aspects of budget oversight, planning and procurement.* Evaluates, improves, and develops curriculum in alignment with the institutions strategic goals.* Leads monthly (or as needed) departmental meetings with staff and faculty.* Participates in strategic and instructional meetings; student advisement, and professional development as needed.* Conducts regular department meetings and provides information on institutional activities.* Initiates referrals and oversees departmental grievance procedures.* Disseminates and analyzes reports and data from faculty related to the assessment of student learning to include attendance, failing grades, SLOAs, Program Review, accreditation reports etc.* Reports to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services all operations and concerns of the department.* Participates in institutional, professional and other internal committee activities.* Participates in recruitment on behalf of the department.* Initiates and administers student recruitment and retention efforts related to the STEM / Humanities programs, including but not limited to advising prospective students.* Prepares institutional and external reports as directed/needed.* Mentors and evaluates faculty annually.* Develops and provides a professional development program for staff and faculty as appropriate.* Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Budget development and administration* Excellent writing skills* Strong oral and written communications skills* Strong leadership skills to include administrative and supervisory skills* Adult learning theory, curriculum development and classroom presentation techniques.* Counseling and advising methods and techniques.* Research methodology and information resources related to STEM / Humanities curriculum delivery.* Program development, administration and evaluation.* Skill in the delivery of nursing care and services.* Able to supervise students in clinical settings.* Ability to prepare and present classroom lectures.* Proficient in the use of standard office equipment, including personal computer and standard office software.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL FACTORS* Exerting up to I10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.* The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.* The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.* This position is not a remote position and serves the college from the Las Vegas, New Mexico campus.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* Master's Degree in Administration or any area in in the STEM or Humanities discipline is required.* Three to five years of teaching experience in a college or university or in an academic administrative position is required.**As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.****EEO STATEMENT:** LCC is an equal opportunity employer.locations:
LCC Main Campustime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted 30+ Days AgoThe Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) supports independently governed member colleges by sharing tools, talent, and best practices so that we are laser focused on providing a world-class student experience leading to success for all students. #J-18808-Ljbffr