Academic Dean – Business & Humanities (202629)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Plains Community College seeks an Academic Dean for Business & Humanities to provide administrative direction within Academic Affairs. The role oversees faculty and staff, guides curriculum development, course scheduling, and dual credit initiatives, and participates in hiring decisions.

Travel between MPCC campuses is required. The Dean collaborates with the Vice President on faculty and student issues, ensuring strategic alignment across campuses in McCook, North Platte, and satellite

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Two years of teaching experience are required.
• Two years of supervisory work experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative direction and leadership for Business & Humanities within Academic Affairs.
• Supervise faculty and staff across campuses.
• Lead curriculum development, course scheduling, and dual credit initiatives.
• Oversee faculty hiring and assist the Vice President with faculty and student issues.
• Travel between MPCC campuses as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Academic Dean – Business & Humanities (202629)

Location:

McCook

Application Deadline:

September 8

Position:

Responsible for providing administrative direction and leadership for Business & Humanities within Academic Affairs. Supervises faculty and staff, provides leadership in the development and implementation of academic activities such as curriculum development, course scheduling, and dual credit, is responsible for hiring of faculty, and assists the Vice President with faculty and student issues. The position will be located in McCook, with travel between campuses required.

About us:

Mid-Plains Community College, a legislatively designated 18-county service area in West-Central Nebraska, is a comprehensive, open access, public, two‑year community college system that offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. MPCC consists of three main campuses, one located in McCook, Nebraska and two located in North Platte, Nebraska. Additionally, there are community campus sites in Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine with satellite classrooms located throughout the area. MPCC has a generous benefits package, for more information on our complete benefits follow this link: http://www.mpcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-benefits.php

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree required; Ph.D. preferred. Two years of teaching experience and two years of supervisory work experience are required. The successful candidate should be an innovative and creative thinker with strong organizational and communication skills. The ability to communicate in multiple languages is helpful.

An EEO Employer/Educator.