Department Chair, Humanities & Languages

About the role

The faculty member will work as a part of department team. Professional, collegial and ethical conduct, decisions and relationships are expected at all times.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Department Chair, and teach Humanities and Language courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies
• Develop, revise, and maintain course materials
• Recommend/design new programs
• Maintain office hours
• Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities
• Participate in College and community activities, promote the mission of the College
• Develop/implement retention strategies
• Assist in graduate placement
• Attend graduation ceremony
• Assist with student advising and registration
• Serve on College committees
• Promote institutional goals
• Assist with departmental administrative responsibilities
• Teaching may be on any campus or by distance learning, and may be days, nights, weekends, or a combination
• TEACHING PERFORMANCE – The ability to present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process
• INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT – The development, revision, and maintenance of courses and curriculum through course objectives, outlines, and appropriate materials
• INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT – The effective use of required office hours, exhibition of effective classroom management and control, and timely and accurately submitted reports
• STUDENT ADVISEMENT – The participation of the faculty member, when applicable, in assisting students in personal and professional development
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COLLEGE ENGAGEMENT – The participation in college and community service activities that promote the institution, along with ongoing professional development efforts designed to maintain and enhance skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in the position
• DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT – The demonstration of effective planning, coordinating, and operating the department through scheduling and evaluating courses and instructors (full-time and part-time), budgeting, using advisory committees where applicable, and other duties necessary to maintain a quality instructional program

Requirements

• Master's Degree w/ at least 18 hours in one of the disciplines housed in Humanities and Languages (English, Art, Music, Spanish, Theater, Religion, Philosophy, or American Sign Language)
• Seven years of teaching experience at the collegiate level

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Humanities, or a Master's Degree in one of the disciplines housed in Humanities and Languages (English, Art, Music, Spanish, Theater, Religion, Philosophy, or American Sign Language)
• Seven years of teaching experience at the collegiate level
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities, and cultures