Department Head - Languages and Literature

Evaluation

• Evaluates programs
• Networks with community agencies by serving on various committees/boards
• Conducts professional development activities

Supervision

• Supervises the development of Institutional Effectiveness departmental plans
• Solves student, faculty, and staff problems to the extent possible
• Supervises all evaluation and personnel academic activities conducted by the department

Teaching

• Prepares and delivers lecture on one (1) course per semester
• Serves on division and college wide committees
• Collaborates with area colleges to articulate programs

Budgeting and Planning

• Develops and monitors departmental budgets including grants, goals and plans
• Makes teaching assignments each term
• Facilitates curriculum development
• Hires full-time and adjunct faculty
• Develops class schedules each semester

Curriculum Development

• Supervises curriculum implementation

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or related field
• Five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in administration, higher education administration

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students and the measurement of training effects
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Ability to lead strategic planning, program accreditation review as necessary, and assessment in the interest of promoting academic program excellence
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to master complex issues and convey information clearly for varied audiences; and ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the college' mission

Summary Of Our Benefits

A Summary Of Our Benefits Can Be Found Below https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Equal Opportunity

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.