"FT Admin - Director of English"

Job Summary

This is an administrative position that reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. The Director provides administrative leadership, direct supervision, and advocacy for a subset of programs in the English, Humanities, and Social Science Department, including English and Student Development programs and courses and the college’s Writing Center. Primary responsibilities include: establishing positive, collaborative and creative environments for a diverse student, faculty and staff population; recruiting, hiring, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating faculty and staff; guiding the use of Department resources and budget to assure program and student outcomes are achieved; working cooperatively with faculty to identify and implement learning tools and technologies that enhance program content and delivery; steering initiatives relating to course, curriculum and program assessment in a broader context of continuous quality improvement; determining with program faculty and Division leadership the schedule and staffing of course offerings; providing problem solving and conflict resolution in addressing both faculty and student concerns; and, representing both the Department and the Division on college-wide teams as well as in the greater community. The Director position is an administrative role that combines leadership, stewardship and management skills to ensure the Department operates efficiently and effectively. The Director must be able to make decisions based on what is best for the college as a whole and to work collaboratively with others to resolve issues, understanding that student learning needs and student success are important priorities.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (from a regionally accredited college or university) plus 2 years teaching experience in college-level English.
• Experience teaching First Year Composition.
• Administrative experience in an academic program or department.
• Effective communication skills with faculty, staff, students, College leadership and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (from a regionally accredited college or university) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in co-requisite or accelerated remediation, teaching or leadership.
• Experience supervising faculty in an academic unit.