Salish Kootenai College

General Summary Under the direction of the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) serves as the College's chief academic officer, providing visionary leadership for academic programs, policies, and personnel. The VPAA is responsible for ensuring that all educational initiatives align with the mission, vision, cultural ways of being, and accreditation standards of Salish Kootenai College (SKC). As a strategic leader, the VPAA collaborates with Academic Deans, faculty, staff, and other administrators to ensure the highest quality of instruction and foster student success. The VPAA plays a critical role in planning, implementing, coordinating, and assessing academic programs to meet the diverse educational and vocational needs of students, community members, and tribal partners. The VPAA is responsible for leading: Academic Excellence : Overseeing the development, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality academic programs, ensuring accountability to...

General Summary: The Scholarship Director manages the SKC Scholarship Program and assists the Executive Director in all scholarship related areas of the Advancement Office. The position manages all scholarship application submissions, reviews, and award processes. The position will be a liaison to community partners to leverage donations related to scholarship funds and endowments as well as to promote other Advancement opportunities as relevant. Additionally, the Scholarship Director will assist the Executive Director in creating and implementing a comprehensive annual advancement plan that will include fundraising goals that support Advancement initiatives, including the SKC Scholarship Program, and mission objective campaigns. The position will assist with administrative tasks and special event planning and execution as needed. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Scholarship Program Management: Implement, coordinate, direct and maintain Advancement scholarship...

General Summary: The Director of Marketing & Operations will assist the Executive Director in creating and meeting marketing and operations goals as part of the organization’s annual advancement plan. The position’s scope of work will be divided equally between both areas of responsibility. The position will serve as a primary point of contact for the Advancement Office’s day-to-day operational and administrative priorities, maintaining key relationships with SKC administrators as well as off-campus partners. These responsibilities will include: budget management with Executive Director, accounts payable and receivable with SKC Business Office, organizational meeting planning and support, electronic database management and electronic and print file management. The position will lead all marketing pursuits for the Advancement Office across all mediums. In keeping with the goals set the by Advancement Office’s annual advancement plan, the position will provide leadership...

General Summary: The successful candidate will preferably have experience in teaching chemistry at the secondary education level and show competence in the development and execution of novel research projects. Importantly, the candidate will have successful experience in grant and research paper writing. The position will be to instruct courses for graduate and undergraduate students in chemistry and closely related fields. This position is funded through grant awards and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to continue funding within 24 months of initial employment. Research is key to the position and the candidate must demonstrate laboratory skills and leadership abilities to lead a small team of graduate and undergraduate students in novel research towards publication. All Life Sciences faculty are expected to maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and administration, as well as to treat others with respect and dignity,...

General Summary: Salish Kootenai College is seeking an organized and proactive Assistant to provide essential support for numerous workforce development projects that are directly aligned with the Headwaters Tech Hub’s “Supporting Tribal Education Pathways” (HTH-STEP) project goals and objectives. STEP, a 5-year project funded by EDA, aims to achieve two main goals: (1) to create a growth-minded learning ecosystem that cultivates individual, collective, and culturally-based STEM identities in underrepresented communities and (2) to expand the current/future STEM workforce in and from these communities with appropriate skills to be competitive and help support the health of their communities. This role is crucial to the overall success of the project, supporting the staff, particularly the STEP PI and Project Manager, and assisting with critical tasks associated with planning, implementing, and evaluating the grant-related activities. The responsibilities of this position...

General Summary: In accord with the Salish Kootenai College Mission Statement and College Vision, this position involves teaching, curriculum development and advising; actively seeks additional funding to support the department; mentors and oversees student research as necessary and appropriate; assists with curricular scheduling; assists with departmental assessment; serves on college committees; and other duties as assigned. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as program lead for the Wildland Fire degree option within the SKC Forestry Dept. Instruct courses in the Natural Resources Division Advise students in the Natural Resources Division Develop new curriculum in Wildland fire science, including seeking additional funding for the curriculum Mentor students performing research or senior projects  Qualifications: Master's Degree in forestry, fire science or closely related field Experience working with Native American...

General Summary: This position is responsible for clinical instruction in a variety of clinical venues including, but not limited to: hospitals, clinics, schools, long term facilities, and community health settings. The role of the clinical instructor is to facilitate individual and group opportunities of learning that allow students to meet the educational outcomes of the BSN Nursing Program. To achieve these outcomes, faculty and students form a partnership in an atmosphere of care and mutual respect. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Instruction 97% Maintain ongoing and collaborative work relationships with other clinical and faculty members, clinical facilities, students, and the Director of Clinical, Lab, and Simulation. Effectively communicate clinical guidelines and procedures to students. Support student learning throughout the clinical learning experience by maintaining open and professional communication with students and clinical...

General Summary: The Career Advisor of the TRIO Student Support Services Program {SSS) is primarily responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of career services for SSS participants. The Career Advisor works closely with the Director of the SSS Program and other SSS staff to develop strategies to increase student engagement in career pathways, readiness, and career goals. The Career Advisor must also be familiar with the problems encountered by students in rural areas, as well as the socioeconomic challenges, transportation issues, and diversity-related needs of Native American people. Duties and Responsibilities: Overall coordination of the Career Services of the TRIO Student Support Services Program. Maintain cooperative relationships with faculty and college staff. Maintain relationships with business, labor, tribal agencies, and community organizations in regard to jobs and internships. Provide career...

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. As the Chief Executive Officer, the President of Salish Kootenai College is entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out the policies established by the Salish Kootenai College Board of Directors and overseeing the general administration of the College. This role calls for a visionary leader who is committed to advancing the mission of the College and empowering the Confederated Salish and Kootenai community. Preference will be given to enrolled members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation. Mission Statement : The Mission of Salish Kootenai College is to provide quality post-secondary educational opportunities and support for American Indians, locally and from throughout the United States, to achieve their academic and career goals. The College will perpetuate the cultures of the Séliš, Ksanka, and Qlispe’ peoples. The College will...

General Summary: Salish Kootenai College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Dean of Career Technical Education (CTE) to lead and manage SKC’s Career Technical Education programs. CTE encompasses courses (at the high school level) and programs (at the postsecondary sub-baccalaureate level) that focus on the skills and knowledge required for specific jobs or fields of work. This role is crucial for developing and marketing clear pathways into the workforce, including providing leadership and strategic direction and overseeing the development, integration, implementation, and evaluation of CTE, workforce certificate, and rapid training programs. Additionally, the Dean will serve as the Dual Enrollment Coordinator, fostering partnerships and opportunities for students to engage in early college, concurrent, and dual credit courses. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Program Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of CTE programs,...

General Summary: The Building Trades Department Chair/Instructor at Salish Kootenai College (SKC) will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing a comprehensive Building Trades Program that meets local and regional communities' educational and workforce needs. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including local school districts, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), Job Service, NCCER, industry partners, and the Montana Apprenticeship Office. The Chair/Instructor will be responsible for direct instruction to secondary and post-secondary students, integrating cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices into the curriculum. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Program Development and Implementation: Collaborate with stakeholders to design a comprehensive Building Trades Program that aligns with the needs of local employers. Create and offer pre-apprenticeship options, stackable certificates, and...