11 jobs found in South Dakota

Job Summary:   The Dean of Students works closely with the Vice-President of Academic Affairs to ensure a high quality of teaching and learning across the institution. This position involves collecting, analyzing, and responding to data from instructors and students to find ways to continue improving all aspects of the educational experience. The Dean works in collaboration with SGU faculty, department chairs, and University administration to streamline processes, support continual improvement of academic programs, and develop the knowledge and skills of faculty.   Duties & Responsibilities: 1.      Student Experience Enhancement: a.      Organize and execute Freshman and New Student Orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition for incoming students. b.     Manage the weekly Freshman Success Class and associated scholarships aimed at facilitating student academic and personal development. c.      Oversee all aspects of student...

Job Summary:   All full-time faculty members have a responsibility to actively participate in an institution of higher learning to benefit and engage with students and colleagues in realizing the mission of Sinte Gleska University. This participation manifests in scholarship, service, and teaching.   Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Prepare and teach a minimum of 30 credit hours per contract year in faculty field of interest. 2.      Classroom design, preparation, instruction, supervision, and other associated responsibilities, both in-person and in an online virtual classroom setting. 3.  Assessment of student performance, including the preparation, administration, grading, and evaluation of tests, papers, and examinations and the reporting of grades. 4.      Maintain 15 office hours per semester. 5.    Advise students and participate in the registration process as assigned . Conferences with, and academic advisement of,...

Job Summary:   The overall position will provide instructional duties for the Lakota Studies Department in support of the Faculty & Staff, Students, SGU campus-wide departments & facilities, general public, and outside agencies & other educational institutions including Tribal College & Universities.   Duties & Responsibilities: Key Criteria: knowledge of a computer system and computer programs for on line instruction and communication with students, faculty, and staff. Online teaching/instruction: ability to create a classroom per SGU’s recommendations, upload assignments, quizzes, tests/examinations, and course information for students. Meet students in an online virtual classroom setting. Respect and adhere to other departmental/college/ internet service provider’s acceptable use policies. Respect copyright and intellectual-property rights of the University. Respect University property. Involvement and...

Sinte Gleska University is seeking a new and dynamic itancan (leader) to lead the institution into the future.  Sinte Gleska University is one of the oldest Tribal Colleges in the United States.  The University was the first to be accredited to offer graduate degrees and has taken a lead role in founding the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium. Importantly, the University plays a pivotal role in the lives and future of the people of the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation. Sinte Gleska provides a range of degree offerings to our students.  For example, the university has an active licensed practical nursing program, carpentry programs and offers degrees in education, business and human services at the bachelor’s level.  Graduate programs currently include Educational Administration and Curriculum and Instruction.  The University works with Tribal programs, school districts and communities to identify needs and...

Job Summary: Responsible for leading, coordinating, and managing the nursing program. This includes overseeing the academic, administrative, and clinical aspects of the nursing program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, developing and implementing curriculum, managing faculty and staff, and fostering a positive learning environment for nursing students. Duties and Responsibilities : Developing, implementing, evaluating and updating the purpose, philosophy, objectives and organizational framework of the Nursing program. Design and implementing the curriculum. Evaluating the curriculum using a written plan. Developing, evaluating, and revising student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of SGU policies. Participating in academic advising and guidance of students. Providing students theoretical instruction and clinical or practicum experiences. Clinical and practicum time will not exceed 10% of time. Clinical,...

Job Summary:   Sine Gleska University is looking for a Personal Trainer/Open Gym Monitor to join our organization and implement training programs for our students and staff.  If the client chooses, the Personal Trainer/Open Gym Monitor is responsible for accurately assessing clients at the start of their journey, compiling reports, and developing their fitness levels. They should be able to assist clients in reaching their goals, and have a passion and drive for health, wellness, and fitness The Personal Trainer/Open Gym Monitor will also be responsible for having open gym activities for SGU students and staff during various `evenings.  To be successful, a Personal Trainer/Open Gym Monitor should stay up to date with the latest trends in the fitness industry and provide solutions to your client's fitness needs. He/She should distinguish himself/herself as an outstanding Personal Trainer/Open Gym Monitor in a highly competitive market while still being a...

Job Sumary: Faculty member prepares, teaches Culinary Arts curriculum and evaluates assigned instructional courses (classroom and lab). Uses various teaching strategies, learning styles, and delivery methods. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Develop and implement curriculum to teach skills required in Culinary Arts program degrees. Maintains curriculum standards for all courses related to the program. Collaborate in planning process for modifications in curriculum in conjunction with the IOT Department Chair/Project Director. 2. Provide group and individual instruction in the areas of food preparation, cooking methods, baking techniques, cultural food preparation and cooking methods. Provide instruction in safety and sanitation skills. Some travel will be required. 3. Keeping updated of current practices and training methods through professional development opportunities and certifications. 4. Maintain a variety of complete and accurate records for necessary...

Job Summary:   In the role of Administrative Assistant in the Arts & Science Department, the candidate will provide administrative support, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about education and wants to contribute to the success of our institution. Duties & Responsibilities:   Ø  Receptionist for Science Center Building. Answer and direct calls for the Arts & Science Department. Must demonstrate proper phone etiquette. Ø  Pick up and deliver department mail to/from Administration Building on a daily basis or as needed. Ø  Serves as key operator for copy machines, and daily operations of office equipment. Contacts service representative as needed. Assists with copying as requested. Ø  Manage/order supplies for the Arts & Science department. Ø  Organizes and updates bulletin boards in Science Center building....

  Job Summary:   In the role of Administrative Assistant in the Institute of Technology Department, the candidate will provide administrative support to the Director and Faculty Members, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. Duties & Responsibilities:   Ø  Filing Ø  Answering the phone for IOT Department Ø  Organize, maintain and update student databases for department/grant Ø  Assist with preparing and processing student applications for department/grant Ø  Assist with processing student timesheets hours for department/grant Ø  Assisting IOT students with stipend applications: online forms and in-person forms Ø  Assist IOT faculty and Director with preparing office documents Ø  Attend regular required meetings: department and SGU meetings, trainings, and workshops Ø  Keeping ongoing digital and paper records for grant and department documents. Ø  Update student files, as needed and...

Job Summary:   This role will provide overall administrative support for the Lakota Studies Department of the Sinte Gleska University in its entirety.   The Lakota Studies Department was established in the 1970’s. The Lakota Studies Department plays a support role in all other university Academic Programs.  It is the intention to provide a bi-cultural perspective and promote sensitivity to all academic programs offered at the University. This is a very unique and powerful dynamic provided by the Lakota Studies Department.   A goal of this department is related to the reservation community at large: to extend non-academic services to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota Oyate) and its tribal membership.  These services include offering expertise in Lakota Culture and advocating for the integrity of traditional Lakota values and heritage.  The department also takes a very active role in cultural protection, preservation and restoration.   The most...

Job Summary:   Regular full-time faculty member will teach assigned classes in the computer technology program, and participate in advising, committee assignments, and other academic and institutional support activities.   Duties & Responsibilities: 1.      Faculty member will prepare for and teach the computer technology curriculum in accordance to the SGU Full-time faculty contract. 2.      Plan, prepare and submit course schedule for each academic semester. 3.      Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators. 4.      Work closely with department peers and administrators to understand processes and procedures that lead to becoming a successful teacher and contributing member of the academic unit. 5.      Keep record of student’s degree plan in collaboration with Program Director. 6.      Attend all mandatory professional development trainings. 7.      Assist and...