Department Chair, Mathematics

Department Chair, Mathematics - Online FUNCTION : The Department Chair is a leadership position that translates the strategic directions from the Instructional Deans, the Chief Online Learning and Innovation Officer (COLIO), and the Strategic Leadership Team into practical implementations that affect student success and provides leadership and oversight for fully online instruction within assigned disciplines. The Department Chair utilizes specific resources to achieve instructional goals of the division; leads and evaluates the faculty members and staff; coordinates continuous improvement initiatives; and uses experience, best practices, plans, processes, and teams to produce clear deliverables and outputs. This includes oversight of online course quality, accessibility, digital pedagogy, learning management system standards, and compliance with state authorization and accreditation requirements applicable to distance education. The department chair will demonstrate the college values. Essential Job Functions Decision Making and Leadership Createsandapprovesgoalsfordepartmentbyinterpretingandsupportingthegoals of the institution as they relate to the department Implementsand/orreinforceschangesbasedonpolicydecisions;interprets department policies to faculty, staff, students, and/or public Initiatesandmaintainscommunicationwith colleagues, administrativestaff,faculty,students, industry, external community, state, and national agencies Informsthedeanofdecisionsinvolvingchangesinthedepartmentandissues related to other campuses Conductsmeetingswithfaculty and staff Providesthenecessaryresearchanddepartmentsupporttoobtain/maintain external grant funds or donations, if appropriate Resolvesissues that arisebetweenfacultyand students Keeps current on trends, issues, and initiatives in the divisions' related fields of education that affect teaching and learning within the departmental program Assignsteachingloadsandotherdepartmental duties Ensures faculty teaching online courses meet required training and professional development expectations (e.g., ACAdemic, online pedagogy training). Monitors compliance with online instructional standards, including accessibility, course presence, and required LMS components. Supports faculty in integrating instructional technology and digital tools consistent with college guidelines. Identifiesbestpracticesfordepartmentorprocessesincollaborationwith industr y and in review of educational literature and community needs Monitorscompliancewithpoliciesandprocedures ofthe College Attendsmeetings(e.g.,departmentmeetings,taskforces,committees, councils) Meets the leadership competencies established by the College. DepartmentOperations–Non-Faculty Activities Preparestheannualdepartment budget Reviews/approvesthepurchasesofgoodsand services Developsand/orreviewsclass schedules Reviews and processes textbook requests on a semester basis to insure timely access and bookstore processing. Works with dual credit to meet the needs of independent school district partners DepartmentOperations–Faculty Activities Recommendsrenewaloffacultycontracts. Reviewsandapprovespersonnel changes within the department and forwards forms to the respective dean Determinespersonnelneedsinthedepartment, makesappropriaterequestsin writing, and participates in hiring interviews in conjunction with the appropriate search committee Performstrackingandanalyzingofprogramdata,specificallystudent performance and enrollment data Developsandimplementsstrategiesthatsupportprogramcompletion,job placement, and/or transfer opportunities for students, when appropriate Ensuresdepartmentparticipationinstudentrecruitmentefforts Supervisescampusgrantsthatprovideforeducationalprogramsorservicestothe division. Works with colleagues in college district to develop new grant applications. Responds to requests for faculty substitutions, class emergencies, and as a first point of contact for part-time faculty access Oversees beginning-of-term learning management system checks, ensures compliance with required online course standards, facilitates distance learning course reviews, and verifies end-of-course documentation in alignment with online quality frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters, OSCQR) and accessibility expectations. ProfessionalDevelopmentandPerformance Management Evaluates faculty teaching effectiveness through classroom observations, online course reviews, and analysis of student performance data, ensuring compliance with online instructional standards and accessibility requirements. Recognizesfacultywhodemonstrateahighlevelofteachingeffectiveness,giving recognition for positive actions of faculty as well as offering constructive suggestions for professional growth Supervisesandevaluates newfacultyand staff Providesand/orpromotesprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiestomembersof the department as appropriate Provides coaching and support specific to effective online teaching practices, student engagement in virtual environments, and use of instructional technology. Meetswithfacultyand/orstaffmemberstocreatekey performance indicators thatreflectthe needs of thedepartment, as well as consideration for the annual priorities of the College that affect teaching and learning Providesevaluationandongoingfeedbackregardingfacultyand/orstaff performance Participatesinvalidationmeetingstoreviewanddiscussperformanceratingsof department members with campus leadership Curriculumand Assessment Facilitatesassessmentofstudent learning outcomes, general education outcomes, program-specific outcomes, accreditation requirements, and student performance on certificate or licensure assessments Facilitatesthedevelopmentofcurricularprograms,projects,andinitiativesin support of the College’s mission and strategic plan WorkswithInstitutional Effectiveness Participatesinactivitiesassociatedwith Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ) accreditation, program accreditation, and/or program review Monitors program compliance with national, state, and/or regional agencies Additional Job Functions Administrativedutiesasneededtooverseedepartmental budgets Reviewsdepartmental budgets Followsandreviewsprocurement activities Reviewscompliancetolearning management system (LMS) standardsfor faculty Ensures compliance with distance education regulations, including NC-SARA requirements, state authorization standards, and applicable federal guidelines related to online delivery. Approvesdepartmental payroll Collaborateswithprogramdirectorsandfacultytodevelopandimplementinnovative partnerships, e.g., healthcare providers/agencies, industry partners, governmental agencies, and educational partners . Assist with the coordination of advisory committee meetings with industry and educational partners per institutional requirements and guidelines. Teach a minimum and maximum of one (1) class during the summer. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be available to work flexible hours Monday through Friday and additional hours as needed to support online faculty and operations, including virtual meetings. Musthaveexcellentcommunicationskills,demonstratedtactical leadership abilities, and proven results. Must show proventeachingsuccessinhigher education, preferably including experience in online environments; Demonstrateknowledgeandachievementincurriculum management, including experience developing or overseeing online courses or programs; Effective and consistent organizational, conflict resolution, and management skills, with the ability to adapt leadership approaches in a virtual setting; Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated capacity to build relationships and foster collaboration across distributed teams; Demonstratesoundworkingknowledgeofpersonalcomputerhardware/software, business management software (i.e. Banner), learning management system (i.e., Blackboard Ultra), and the broader digital tools ecosystems supporting online education. Familiarity with distance education regulations and best practices, including accessibility standards (i.e., WCAG), online learning quality frameworks (i.e., Quality Matters, OSCQR), and state authorization requirements such as NC-SARA; Must have administrativeexperience,includingabilitytoestablishprioritiesandmakedifficult choices among competing demands and make decisions in a consultative and informed manner. Demonstrated ability to effectively and consistently lead, support, and motivate remote faculty and staff in an online or distributed work environment. Education And Experience Education: A master’s degree in appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited institution is required. Experience Five yearsincommunitycollegesettingtoincludeteachingand/or administration required, including oversight of fully online instruction. Five years teaching and three years progressive leadership or equivalent experience preferred, including fully online and face-to-face. Licenses/Certifications As appropriate for the department Salary Grade: Chair Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule Requisition Number: req6659 Posting Close Date: 11/12/2026 at 6 pm CST