Department Head, Transportation and Skilled Trades at Randolph Community College, NC

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. 

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 

• 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

• 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.