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Hybrid Department Head, Transportation and Skilled Trades bei Randolph Community College, NC

Randolph Community College, NC · Asheboro, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

60.240,00 $  -  60.240,00 $

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About the Department

The Department Head, Transportation & Skilled Trades reports directly to the Dean, Transportation & Skilled Trades. This position works in cooperation with the Dean of Transportation & Skilled Trades on the leadership and day-to-day functioning of the divisional continuing education program/course offerings to attain the goal of providing quality educational experiences for students. The Department Head, Transportation & Skilled Trades provides quality learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, advises students, seeks professional development opportunities, contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs and interacts with community/industry members. 

**MINIMUM COMPENSATION BEGINS AT $60,240; ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

Position Duties

Department Management

  • Interface with local business and industry to determine training needs in the assigned programs areas
  • Develop course and program offerings, within continuing education, to support the identified needs
  • Facilitate the selection and ordering of textbooks
  • Manage any conflict within department; striving to find an amicable resolution
  • Review, evaluate, and assess departmental courses/programs periodically, facilitating innovation in curricular and instructional development in keeping with the mission and vision of the College
  • Recommend appropriate revisions to the plan of study, course objectives, and other departmental program information to the Dean
  • Ensure each departmental program is in full compliance with the requirements for accreditation, certification, and other standards as stipulated by NCCCS
  • Work collaboratively with other divisional department heads and advisory boards.
Personnel Management
  • Recruit, interview, and recommend the appointment of faculty, full-time and adjunct, to the Dean and provide appropriate orientation
  • Ensure faculty recruitment and employment practices are non-discriminatory. 
  • Submit all hiring documents and verification of credentials for all departmental faculty
  • Assist departmental faculty in course planning, instructional delivery, and classroom management
  • Prepare a master schedule of course offerings each semester that meet the needs of the departmental programs and the students, and is within the guidelines of any accrediting body requirements; assigning teaching schedules for faculty within workload policy guidelines
  • Supervise and evaluate the operation of all classes and departmental faculty in accordance with policy, including classroom observations
  • Identify and recommend professional development needs of the departmental faculty
  • Conduct classroom observations of adjunct faculty 
  • Resolve student grievances with instructors and classroom management, when justified
  • Maintain grievance policy and records 
  • Communicate faculty needs to Dean 
  • Encourage sound educational practices and student engagement
Budget Management
  • Recommend departmental needs for personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and other resources during the annual planning process to the Dean through the Good to Great and budget processes
  • Coordinate the requisition of resources and services, including equipment, supplies, facilities and other materials required for the effective delivery of instruction
  • Manage the departmental budget, regularly monitoring the status of expenditures and implementing inventory control methods
Classroom Instruction
  • Teach all assigned courses, a range of 6-9 contact hours, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
  • Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains guidelines 
  • Teach an academic success class, as needed
  • Evaluate, document, and stores student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
  • Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
  • Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet departmental needs
  • Maintain cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories
  • Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s)
  • Develop and distribute course syllabi according to established template providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations and evaluation criteria
Other Services to Students
  • Maintain appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, a minimum of 2 hours a week.
  • Serve as educational advisor to students by providing academic and employment planning
  • Participate in semester advising and registration activities as assigned
  • Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College, by helping with tour groups, senior workshops, College Days, follow-up visits, and other recruiting activities
  • Advocate and provide motivation for students 
Divisional Administrative Expectations
  • Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness and completeness of all data
  • Exert an effort to remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as feasible
  • Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the College 
  • Maintain proper communication and supportive relationships at all times with all other units and branches of the college
  • Engages communities of interest for the purpose of continuous program improvement
  • Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College

Minimum Qualifications

Required: 

  • Minimum of an AAS degree in either machining or an industrial trades program area from a regionally accredited institution. 
  • Two years work experience in either machining or industrial trades
Preferred: 
  • One year supervisory experience
  • Two years teaching experience in higher education

Other Qualifications

  • Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and the academic, intellectual, and social development of all students and employees.
  • An understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission.
  • Treats others respectfully, speaks to others courteously, and behaves in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
  • Acts as a team player when working with any and all employees of the College.
  • Serves on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
  • Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures. 
  • Promote good safety habits and be compliant with OSHA safety regulations.

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