Full-Time Professional Positions (Schedules B, C, and D)
Vacancies in full-time faculty, administrative, and other professional positions on Salary Schedules B, C, or D, shall be filled according to the procedures outlined in ACCS Board Policy 602.02: Posting and Hiring (11/10/2020). The employment process to fill a professional, full-time vacancy begins when the President prepares a job description and vacancy announcement. Position announcements are posted on the NACC website for at least seven days. Supervisory, managerial, or newly created positions are posted for at least 14 days. At the sole discretion of the President, the announcement may be emailed to local employment agencies, advertised in local newspapers, shared on social media, etc. The President may close a job search at any time prior to awarding the position.
Applicants must submit a completed NACC application form; separate transcripts of all college credit showing degrees received (unofficial copies are acceptable); a current résumé; three current letters of recommendation that must be signed and dated within one year of the application deadline (letterhead preferred), at least one of which is from the applicant’s current or former employer, supervisor, or college instructor that confirms experience; and a position paper of five hundred words or less describing the applicant’s understanding of the community college philosophy. Additional application requirements may be outlined within the job announcement.
The President has the right to appoint an advisory committee for job searches. Each committee will receive instructions and guidance from the President regarding (1) how to conduct the search and (2) outlining its responsibilities, which may include reviewing applications, interviewing qualified candidates, and/or providing feedback to the President. The committee is not responsible for recommending applicants to the President for final interviews and serves as an advisory council only, unless otherwise directed by the President. The size, composition, and membership of each committee are determined by the President. The President has the authority to appoint any single employee or group of employees to an advisory committee for any individual search.
An applicant’s qualifications for the position, including education, minimum experience (if applicable), and certification (if applicable) must be verified before the applicant can be scheduled for an interview. Verification of educational requirements may be completed by reviewing copies of transcripts. Verification of minimum experience (employment) must be made through documentation provided by an employer or former employer (information from friends, relatives, pastors, co-workers, etc., will not suffice). Verification of certification may be done by reviewing copies of current licensure, certificates, etc.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other unlawful reason. At the discretion of the President, the advisory committee will conduct interviews and/or provide information regarding applicant qualifications. The President is under no obligation to accept counsel, advice, or recommendations from the committee and has the right to interview any number of qualified applicants for the position. Alternatively, the President can choose to close and reopen the application and selection process. The President reserves the right to delegate initial interviews to the Human Resources Director or other college administrator. However, the President will conduct all final interviews before a hiring decision is made.
These procedures do not apply to temporary/interim positions, internal postings, transfers, reorganizations of existing personnel, or supplemental duties or chair responsibilities.
Internal job postings will be handled in accordance with Policy 602.02.
Full-Time Staff and Permanent Part-Time Positions (Schedules E and H)
Vacancies in full-time staff positions (Schedule E) and permanent part-time positions (Schedule H) shall be filled according to the procedures outlined in ACCS Board Policy 602.02: Posting and Hiring (11/10/2020). The employment process to fill a full-time staff vacancy begins when the President prepares a job description and vacancy announcement. Position announcements are posted on the NACC website for at least seven days. At the sole discretion of the President, the announcement may be advertised on the ACCS website, emailed to all ACCS institutions, emailed to local employment agencies, advertised in local newspapers, etc. The President may close a job search at any time prior to awarding the position.
Applicants must submit a completed NACC application form; separate transcripts of all college credit showing degrees received (unofficial copies are acceptable); a current résumé; and two current letters of recommendation that must be signed and dated within one year of the application deadline (letterhead preferred), at least one of which is from the applicant’s current or former employer, supervisor, or college instructor that confirms experience. Additional application requirements may be outlined within the job announcement.
The President appoints the Human Resources Director to determine which applications are complete. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other unlawful reason.
An applicant’s qualifications for the position, including education, minimum experience (if applicable), and certification (if applicable) are verified by the President or his designee before an interview is scheduled. Verification of educational requirements may be completed by reviewing copies of transcripts. Verification of minimum experience (employment) must be made through documentation provided by an employer or former employer (information from friends, relatives, pastors, co-workers, etc., will not suffice). Verification of certification may be done by copies of current licensure, certificates, etc.
The President determines the number of applicants to interview. Alternatively, the President can choose to close and reopen the application and selection process. The President reserves the right to delegate initial interviews to the Human Resources Director or other college administrator. However, the President will conduct all final interviews before a hiring decision is made.
These procedures do not apply to transfers, reorganizations of existing personnel, or supplemental duties or chair responsibilities.
Internal job postings will be handled in accordance with Policy 602.02.
Part-Time Positions (Continuous and Non-Continuous)
Vacancies in part-time positions shall be filled according to the procedures outlined in ACCS Board Policy 602.02: Posting and Hiring (11/10/2020). The employment process to fill a part-time vacancy begins when the President prepares a job description and vacancy announcement. The Position announcements are posted on the College’s website. President may close a job search at any time prior to awarding the position.
For most adjunct instructors, clinical instructors, tutors, and part-time, on-call, or hourly employees, a continuous vacancy notice is on the College website. Continuous vacancy notices must be posted for at least seven days before being filled.
Applicants must submit a completed NACC application form; separate transcripts of all college credit showing degrees received (unofficial copies are acceptable; high school transcripts are required for some positions); and a current résumé. Additional or fewer application requirements may be outlined within a specific job announcement. If letters of recommendation are required, they must be signed and dated within one year of the application deadline (letterhead preferred). At least one must be from the applicant’s current or former employer, supervisor, or college instructor that confirms experience.
The President determines the number of applicants to interview, and the President reserves the right to delegate interviews to the Human Resources Director or other college administrator. However, the final hiring decision is made only by the President. Alternatively, the President can choose to close and reopen the application and selection process.
Internal job postings will be handled in accordance with Board Policy 602.02: Posting and Hiring.