Department Head, Design Programs bei Randolph Community College, NC

About the Department

The Department Head, Design Programs, reports directly to the Dean of Technology, Design & Public Safety. This position works in cooperation with the Dean of Technology, Design & Public Safety on the leadership and day-to-day functioning of the assigned programs. The goal is to ensure quality educational experiences for students through instruction, curriculum development, student advising, professional development, and community/industry engagement. 

Position Duties

Personnel Management

• Recruit, interview, and recommend full-time/part-time hires with appropriate industry experience to the Dean. 
• Submit hiring documents and verify faculty credentials. 
• Support faculty in course planning, instructional delivery, and classroom management.
• Develop and manage semester course schedules and teaching assignments. 
• Supervise and evaluate departmental faculty and classes, including classroom observations. 
• Resolve student grievances as appropriate. 
• Facilitate communication of departmental and College information. 
• Advocate and provide motivation for faculty. 
• Identify and support faculty professional development. 

• Review, assess, and innovate curriculum/program offerings including implementation of emerging technologies. 
• Recommend revisions to courses and program plans of study. 
• Oversee course materials selection and ordering.
• Address and resolve departmental conflicts. 
• Create and monitor faculty Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) when needed.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, certification, and NCCCS standards. 
• Build and maintain community/industry partnerships. 
• Establish and manage diverse program advisory committees. 
• Track and resolve KACE tickets, communicating needs to the Dean. 
• Maintain departmental program handbook.
• Plan open houses, tours and portfolio viewings.
• Recruit qualified judges for program competencies. 

• Recommend annual budgetary needs for personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities. 
• Manage departmental budget and monitor expenditures. 
• Facilitate all e-procurements for departmental resources. 
• Implement inventory control methods.   

• Teach all assigned courses, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
• Develop Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WCE) programming for Interior Design and Graphic Design. 
• Ensure all classes meet curricular standards and maintain instructional quality. 
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Integrate emerging technologies to enhance student learning.
• Provide and facilitate quality lab and work-based learning experiences. 
• Maintain clean and safe instructional areas/labs. 
• Ensure classroom/lab equipment functionality and report issues. 

• Maintain at least 3 weekly office hours and 3 weekly advising hours. 
• Advise students on academic and career planning.
• Support semester advising and registration. 
• Complete and verify graduation degree audits.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention initiatives. 
• Advocate and provide motivation for students. 

• Submits instructional records, grades, and reports accurately and on time. 
• Remain current in discipline and pedagogy through professional development. 
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and events.  
• Maintain positive communication and collaboration across College units. 
• 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 department, division, and College.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: 

• Associate’s degree in interior design/interior architecture, or graphic design, or another design-related field.
• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience (traditional classroom and/or online) at community college level or other institution of higher learning. 
• Documented experience in creating, editing, and maintaining social media, and design blogs for marketing and student portfolio uploads.
• Managing inter/trans-disciplinary design projects across Graphic Design, Photography, and Interior Design.
• Minimum of five years’ professional work experience in the field of interior design or graphic design.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply sound business practices within Design Programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design/interior architecture, or graphic design, or another design-related field.
• At least one year of supervisory experience. 
• Membership in professional organizations (ASID, IIDA, IDS, IDEC or AIGA)
• Professional certifications (NCIDQ, CQRID, LEED/LEED AP, GREEN Leader, AutoCAD certified instructor, Adobe Certified Instructor)
• Minimum of two years of online teaching experience using Learning Management System (LMS)
• Active professional presence on LinkedIn presence

Other Qualifications

• A commitment to embrace and promote a campus culture that values trust, integrity, belonging, diversity, mutual respect, a strong work ethic, and service to others.   
• A commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission which provides academic, career, intellectual, and social development opportunities for all students.   
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with all faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.   
• Serve on institutional committees as appointed by the President. 
• 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 all applicable safety regulations. 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.