The Department Chair provides leadership to: plan and pursue the strategic and operational goals of the department and ensure quality programs and services to promote student success; implement the instructional, administrative and fiscal functions of the department; implement curriculum development and new program planning; recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff to meet the needs of the department and support student success initiatives; plan and monitor departmental budgets, special projects, and capital equipment needs; develop and submit department needs/requests/proposals using input from Program Coordinators, faculty, staff, students, advisory committees, DACUM panels, accreditation agencies, etc.; ensures compliance with College, State and regional/professional association accreditation guidelines; prepare and submit necessary reports and documentation to maintain effective operation of the program; set goals and monitor program enrollment, retention, placement, student learning outcomes, and institutional effectiveness outcomes; document and use results for continuous improvement of the department’s programs and services; plan effective advising, orientation, and course scheduling for students in the department; actively participate and positively represent the department and the College on internal and external committees; in partnerships with business/industry, government, public education, and other higher education institutions; and in the general community.
Teaching Performance: Provides students with course syllabus, grading/attendance policy, and other relevant information in timely manner; relates instructional materials, discussions, and other course activities to course objectives; demonstrates effective interaction skills; uses practical examples and illustrations; paces the instruction over the semester; provides students with assessments and returning assessment results in timely manner; relating assessments to course objectives; follows acceptable Department and College grading policies; utilizes appropriate instructional technology; maintains a positive environment for optimum student performance.
Student Advisement: Accessible at scheduled times for academic advising appointments each semester; utilizes the available data about students' academic performance and needs; recommends appropriate entry-level courses based on available information; assists students in developing an educational plan consistent with life goals and objectives (alternate courses of action, alternate career considerations, and selection of courses); participates willingly and actively in advisor training programs; provides accurate information about institutional policies, procedures, and programs; increases student awareness of College resources available and making referrals to other institutional support services where applicable; and uses discretion in dealing with confidential information.
Instructional Development: Develops/selects, and maintains all course syllabi, documentation, textbooks, materials, supplies/equipment; revises and/or designs traditional and/or alternate delivery courses and programs using a competency-based, modular format; keeps abreast of and makes appropriate use of educational technology; maintains audio-visual and/or other materials for courses taught; schedules class and lab time effectively.
Instructional Management: Submits reports in timely manner; practices effective classroom management techniques; prioritizes duties and uses time wisely; adheres to class schedules; provides effective classroom/lab supervision; maintains accurate records; handles students’ work and records in professional manner; provides disciplinary action where appropriate; performs other duties as required.
Professional Development: Develops an annual professional development plan in conjunction with supervisor; attends courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned; writes manuscripts or presenting papers at conferences, etc.; doing research projects in subject field; keeps updated with current knowledge in teaching field.
College and/or Community Service: Assists with recruitment as required; assists with job/transfer placement and timely completion of associated documentation; participates in the IE process through cooperation with or participation in projects/activities in instructional and support areas in fulfillment of the College’s mission and institutional effectiveness process; provides college and/or community service as related to College mission and goals; serves effectively on college/community committees.
