Department Chair, Liberal Arts - Generation Park

Responsibilities:

Decision-Making and Leadership:

• Creates and approves goals for department by interpreting and supporting the goals of the institution as they relate to the department.
• Implements and/or reinforces changes based on policy decision; interprets department policies to faculty, staff, students, and/or public.
• Initiates and maintains communication with administrative staff, faculty, students, industry, external community, state, and national agencies.
• Informs the director, instructional services of decisions involving changes in the department and issues related to other campuses.
• Conducts meetings with faculty to evaluate and approve departmental plans and delivery of instruction.
• Provides for the necessary research and department support to obtain/maintain external grant funds or donations if appropriate.
• Resolves issues between faculty and student.
• Keeps current on trends, issues and initiatives that may impact teaching and learning within the departmental programs.
• Assigns teaching loads and other departmental duties.
• Identifies 'best practices' for department or processes.
• Monitors compliance with policies and procedures of the College.
• Attends meetings (e.g. department meetings, task forces, committees, councils).

Department Operations - Faculty Activities:

• Recommends renewal of faculty contracts. Reviews and approves personnel changes within the department and forwards forms to the director, instructional services.
• Determines personnel needs in the department and makes appropriate requests in writing and participates in hiring interviews in conjunction with the appropriate search committee.
• Performs tracking and analyzing of program data, specifically student performance and enrollment data.
• Develops and implements strategies that support program completion, job placement, and/or transfer opportunities for students when appropriate.
• Ensures department participation in student recruitment efforts including new student orientations, job fairs, open house, and college night events.

Department Operations - Non-Faculty Activities:

• Prepares the annual department budget.
• Reviews/approves the purchases of goods and services.
• Develops Unit Plans/Program Assessment Plans.
• Develops and/or reviews class schedules.

Professional Development and Performance Management:

• Evaluates individual teaching effectiveness at least annually using consistent evaluation procedures, and informs the director, instructional services of any concerns about the performance of department members.
• Recognizes faculty who demonstrate a high level of teaching effectiveness, giving recognition for positive actions of faculty as well as offering constructive suggestions for professional growth.
• Supervises and evaluates new faculty and staff.
• Provides and/or promotes professional development opportunities to members of the department as appropriate.
• Meets with faculty and/or staff members to create the KPIs that reflect the particular needs of the department, as well as consideration for the annual priorities of the College that impact teaching and learning.
• Provides evaluation and ongoing feedback about faculty and/or staff performance. Participates in validation meetings to review and discuss performance ratings of department members with campus leadership.

Curriculum and Assessment:

• Facilitates assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Facilitates the development of curriculum programs, projects, and initiatives in support of the college's mission and strategic plan and the college's facilities master plan.
• Works with the Office of Institutional Research in gathering data (surveys).
• Participates in activities associated with SACS accreditation, program accreditation and/or program review.
• Monitors program compliance with national, state, and/or regional agencies.

Additional Job Functions:

• Administrative duties as needed to oversee departmental budgets.
• Reviews departmental budgets.
• Follows and reviews procurement activities.
• Reviews compliance to Blackboard standards for faculty.
• Approves departmental payroll.
• EPAF processing.
• Collaborates with the administration and faculty to develop and implement innovative partnerships with governmental agencies, high schools, and universities.
• Participated in reviews of division programs selected for the annual program review process.
• Teach a minimum and maximum of one class per year.
• Participates in professional development for continuous improvement and department initiatives.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Applicant must be willing to work a five-day workweek, Monday - Friday; must be willing to work additional hours as needed.
• Applicant must have excellent communication skills, demonstrated tactical leadership abilities and proven results.
• Proven teaching success in higher education.
• Demonstrate knowledge and achievement in curriculum management.
• Possess effective and consistent organizational, conflict resolution, management, and organizational skills.
• Possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate sound working knowledge of personal computer hardware/software, business management software (i.e. Banner), and the Internet.
• Administrative experience, including ability to establish priorities and make difficult choices among competing demands and to make decisions in a consultative and informed manner.
• Previous experience and ability to effectively and consistently lead and motivate staff.

Required Education:

• Master's degree from regionally accredited institution

Required Experience:

• Five years of experience in a community college setting to include teaching and/or administration

Preferred Experience:

• Five years of successful teaching experience and three years of progressive leadership or equivalent experience

Work Hours:

• Twelve (12) month position / Forty (40) hours per week Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Must be available for evening and weekend hours as needed

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position you MUST attach the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcript(s)
4. Student Success statement - We are passionate about students, learning, and outcomes. As such, we are looking for individuals who share our enthusiasm and commitment. Please provide a 1-2 page overview and share your perspective on student success.

Salary Grade: CHAIR

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req5155

Posting Close Date: 5/30/2024