Job: Academic Chair - Arts and Letters

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Jobing Description

Position ID: 386503
Position Type: Full-Time Professional Contractual
External Position: Yes

The Academic Chairperson provides academic leadership to faculty members and serves as an integral Member of the administrative team with campus-wide responsibilities for coordinating the development and implementation of curricula and course schedules for all faculty within the English and Communication, ESL/Foreign Languages, Arts and Philosophy, and College Prep departments.

Develops and/or revision of curricula; implements instructional programs

Develops course schedules and faculty assignments

Hires, supervises and evaluates instructional personnel; hires adjunct faculty

Assists in preparing and maintaining the budget for the campus

Ensures the effective implementation of the faculty advancement processes

Provides program information and ensures the availability of advisement services for students

Teaches at least one (1) course in field per contract year

Serves on Campus and college-wide committees

Participates in the development and implementation of Campus policies, procedures and guidelines

Resolves issues and problems that may arise with faculty, staff and students

Performs other duties as assigned

Skills / Requirements

Masters Degree in any field in Arts and Letters or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of related management in an academic environment

All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of instructional systems development, training methods, techniques and formats

Knowledge of the requirements of accreditation agencies

Knowledgeable in SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) certification

Knowledge and supervision of workforce development disciplines

Possess excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)

Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Skill in computer applications and the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments

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