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The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000+ students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Northwest Vista College learner community, of 18,728 students, includes 40.9% who rely on financial aid, 34.7% who are first-generation in college; 3.4% who are veterans, and 19.2% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.
Posting closes on: 8/25/2024 at 6:00pm CST
Employment type: FA
Hours per Week: Varies
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Entry Pay: Depends on education level
Funding source: Hard Money
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Social Sciences Chair
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, Texas, 78251
United States
Requisition #: req11640
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Evenings and weekends may be required.
Job Summary and Description
The Department Chair will support the institution’s vision for student success and performance excellence by managing and teaching in assigned department(s) at the College. Chairs ensure that the department functions efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with College and District procedures and policies and other accreditation and certification guidelines.
Reports to Dean/Vice President of Academic Success.
Department Chairs are classified as Faculty Department Chair or Administrator Department Chair. Faculty Department Chairs are further classified according to the ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
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Level of educational completion as required for faculty status.
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Experience in college teaching, instructional administration and program planning and development with a record of increasingly broad responsibilities.
Preferred Education and Experience:
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Advanced degree in relevant field of study.
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Five years of experience leading academic departments in a higher education institution.
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Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member at a higher education institution.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Licenses or certifications may be required depending on programs managed (e.g., Registered Nursing license).
