Job Description
The Arts and Humanities Department Chair is a 12-month, full-time staff position within the School of Arts and Sciences. Under the direct supervision of the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, and under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer, the department chair acts as a mentor, coordinator, and facilitator for the faculty of the department, as they carry out the vision, mission, and goals of the School of Arts and Sciences and the College.
Disciplines included in this department are Anthropology, Art, English, Communications, Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, Russian) Geography, History, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religion.
The successful candidate maintains a climate of open communication, collegiality, and teamwork within the department, and actively supports the professional growth and development of the department faculty. In addition to instructional responsibilities, the Department Chair has supervisory and administrative authority over the full-time, adjunct, and continuing education faculty in their department. This individual serves as a liaison among students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community at-large.
Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.Essential Duties Summary
- Teach 15 SHC per year (Typically, 6 SCH in both fall and spring semesters, 3 SCH in the summer term) in a discipline within the area of supervision.
Act as chief advocate for the program and present a positive image of the program and the college to both internal and external customersPromote quality in learning and instruction by using student-centered principles in leadership, management, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development.Conduct program demand-gap analysis using labor market data to identify needs and opportunities for program growthEvaluate program offerings to align with labor market needsParticipate in periodic program reviews, conduct research and surveys, and prepare updates, reports, and plansDevelop recruiting and marketing plans for programs in consultation with the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and the marketing/communications departmentParticipate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activitiesSupervise and evaluate adjunct full-time faculty in the program areaRecruit, orient, and mentor adjunct and full-time facultyMaintain a roster of qualified adjunct faculty for the programCoordinate professional development for Department faculty.Coordinate the development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of existing courses.Participate in developing recommendations for the department budget, including forecasting anticipated budgetary needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitor departmental expenditures.Provide leadership in program review and student learning outcomes assessment. Annually update and assess program improvement plans.Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer.Accept teaching or supervisory assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following locations: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), or in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties) Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a degree taught in the department; or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in a discipline within the department.
- Three years experience in a higher education settings with evidence of supervisory duties
- 3 years full-time teaching experience
- Experience with program review and student learning outcomes assessment.
- Experience designing, developing, implementing, teaching, and evaluating seated, Web-enhanced, and/or online classes.
- Familiarity with online learning management systems (LMS), such as Canvas.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Budgeting experience.
- Experience with class scheduling, and evidence of the ability to create proactive and innovative class scheduling options.
- Experience with goal setting and strategic planning.
Posting Number: JP00812FY17-18
