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Dean of Arts and Sciences

Northeast Iowa Community College

1 Positions

ID: 89556

Posted On 04/08/2026

Job Overview

To provide innovative and fiscally responsive leadership for departmental credit offerings and day-to-day operations for the Arts and Sciences department, including Communication, Social Science, Humanities, Math, Science, Business, Paralegal, and Criminal Justice. The Dean will champion a culture of teaching excellence that honors our open-access mission, ensuring faculty are supported in delivering high-impact, student-centered instruction that meets the diverse needs of our region. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality academic programs and coordinating comprehensive student support services that drive student retention and completion.

Master’s degree in a discipline area of oversight required. A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience at the post-secondary level or a combination of post-secondary and secondary teaching in a field related to area of supervision required. Ability to be credentialed via the NICC Quality Faculty Plan in the discipline area in which the candidate holds his/her Master’s degree. The candidate must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning and have strong leadership ability to participate fully in quality improvement at the personal, departmental, and institutional levels. Successful applicants should possess an understanding of the challenges facing higher education, embrace evolving technologies, and evidence an innovative problem-solving approach.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess Iowa driver’s license.
Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Provide consistent support and supervision to department faculty and staff.

Observe and evaluate classroom performance; recommend the hiring, retention, or dismissal of personnel.

Actively promote and support faculty development and leadership opportunities.

Assist with district-wide schedule planning and faculty assignments.

Ensure all programs align with college, state, and accreditation standards.

Collaborate with the CLASS team to implement discipline assessment plans and measure student outcomes.

Maintain accurate program, course, and curriculum files to ensure publication uniformity and compliance.
Align department initiatives with the College Strategic Plan and monitor key program indicators (KPIs) to develop necessary action plans.

Promote student engagement with a focus on co-curricular learning and completion.

Maintain an “open-door” policy to resolve grievances and mediate student conduct issues.

Collaborate with Advising and Student Services to support transfer major and CTE program student advising.

Collaborate with the Library, Learning Center, and Accessibility Services to support student learning needs and faculty resources.

Oversee operational budgets and work with faculty to ensure the strategic and efficient use of college resources.

Monitor departmental supplies and equipment while advocating for program needs.

Assist in developing articulation agreements with other institutions.

Serve as the administrative representative for the Peosta and Calmar PTK chapters and represent the college at local, state, regional, and national events.

Participate in NICC accreditation initiatives and reporting.

Work with to other Deans to ensure general education programming meets the unique needs of CTE programs and multiple course modalities.

Primary Contact

1725894511594

Nancy Creery

, Human Resources

Phone

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Fax

creeryn@nicc.edu

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$78,900.00

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Masters

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

1180

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260408

End Date

20260601

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Northeast Iowa Community College

About the Company

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

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