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Job Description
Nevada State College's (NSC) Office of the Provost is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and faculty-oriented leader for the position of Assistant Director of Faculty Development and Diversity. Under the direction of the Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives and Strategy, this position will collaborate with campus offices and faculty constituents to deliver equity-minded professional development programming and initiatives that foster scholarship productivity, leadership development, and career progression to enhance faculty retention. The preferred candidate will have familiarity with faculty hiring, evaluation, promotion and tenure, and a demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it applies to faculty recruitment and retention.
The position is funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE grant for a period of three years with an opportunity for institutionalization.
The review of applications will begin in late October and will continue until the position is filled. Direct questions to Gwen Sharp, Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives & Strategy, at gwen.sharp@nsc.edu.
About Full-time Faculty at NSC
NSC employs 119 full-time NSC faculty (lecturers, tenure-track, and tenured), 31% of whom are racial/ethnic minorities (Latinx 11%, 8% Black, 9% Asian; IPEDS, 2021). NSC is a teaching-intensive undergraduate institution where full-time faculty teach four courses per semester (12 units). To support pedagogical development, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) employs experts in instructional design and accessibility and supports faculty to improve their pedagogy and foster inclusive classrooms. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are also expected to publish (or discipline-specific equivalent) by the time they apply for tenure or promotion. To support scholarship development, the Office of the Provost (under the direction of the Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives) offers the Summer Scholarship Institute (SSI), a six-week program that supports faculty on a variety of scholarship projects including discipline-specific work, creation of course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) curriculum, or the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). The Provost also sponsors an internal Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) grant program where faculty can apply for one-time funds to support their scholarship. Relevant policies that affect academic faculty can be found here.
Given NSC's high percentage of untenured faculty, the College seeks to utilize this grant-funded position to address challenges that faculty-especially women and underrepresented minorities-face in meeting expectations required for tenure and promotion. This newly-created position will bolster extant scholarship programming and design new equity-minded initiatives to support increased scholarship productivity, career progression, and retention among our faculty. This position will also collaborate with the NSF ADVANCE Project Team to support implementing and evaluating the grant's proposed faculty equity initiatives.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Nevada State College, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), NSC is a college where teaching and student support are valued above all else.
A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 14% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 24% are White, and 9% are multiracial.
We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the college and progress its mission, the college dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of NSC, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.
We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Core Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new equity-minded development opportunities for academic faculty from an intersectional lens
• Support existing and develop new initiatives that foster scholarship productivity and promotion and tenure progression
• Assist in the development and review of academic policies that impact faculty through an equity lens
• Collaborate with appropriate campus offices on existing faculty development programming, including faculty mentoring, retention, and promotion
• Coordinate the application and selection process for existing faculty scholarship development programs and other grant-supported activities
• Coordinate and oversee peer mentoring circles for faculty at all ranks/levels
• Coordinate annual submissions to faculty workload dashboards and review of department equity plans
• Remain up to date on research into current and emerging best practices in the field
• Collaborate with appropriate campus offices on faculty awards and appreciation ceremonies
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of faculty development programs on faculty promotion and retention
• Collaborate with ADVANCE Project Team on assessment and evaluation of grant-sponsored faculty equity activities
• Advise and support the Vice Provost of Academic Initiatives and Strategy regarding faculty support and development
• Serving on committees as an appointed or elected member
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree or terminal degree in a discipline appropriate for tenure at the associate professor or professor level
• Experience developing and leading programming related to faculty retention and promotion, especially scholarship, leadership, and promotion and tenure
• Familiarity with policies related to faculty hiring, evaluation, promotion, and tenure
• Competency in the areas of mentoring; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and other leadership pedagogies
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize assessment data and use it to make effective decisions
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (NSC does not sponsor employment-related visas)

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and/or experience conducting the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Experience with shared governance and policy development
• Experience working at a teaching-oriented institution
• Experience working with diverse faculty and student populations

Salary & Benefits
Budgeted salary for this administrative faculty position is $70,000. Nevada State College offers excellent benefits, including 15.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, family educational benefits, and the choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
This Posting is Open Until Filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants
NSC employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSC, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSC and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nsc.edu.
Please upload the following documents:

• Current curriculum vitae or resume;
• Cover letter describing related professional accomplishments and your philosophy on academic faculty development that addresses how you integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles throughout your work;
• Contact information for three references (References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Nevada State College does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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