Wake Technical Community College
Department Head, Humanities
Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Pay Range
Base pay range: $74,700.00/yr - $93,408.00/yr
Responsibilities
First-line manager of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities of department.
Coordinate all of the instructional and academic activities within the assigned department(s) and subject area(s).
Responsible for keeping the Division Dean informed of the operation of the supervisory unit.
Provide leadership and supervision of a managerial team that may consist of associate department heads and program directors with a combined full‑time faculty count of twenty or more in the respective curriculum area, and/or provide oversight over substantive, multiple disciplines.
Represent the department regarding strategic planning issues and assist in the achievement of division goals.
Develop, maintain, and supervise long‑range Institutional Effectiveness assessment plans that may include planning, developing, and reporting the program mission, goals, and program/student learning outcomes.
Ensure programs and courses are effectively measuring program and student learning outcomes.
Manage curriculum enrollment growth and ensure ongoing development of department program(s).
Supervise curriculum/course development and ensure currency of the curriculum.
Manage, evaluate, and coordinate departmental course offerings.
Lead the development of full‑time and adjunct faculty teaching schedules.
Participate in articulation initiatives.
Coordinate and participate in open houses and other student recruitment events.
Maintain catalog, website, and brochure accuracy.
Plan and conduct faculty and student orientation and monthly department meetings.
Participate in or create faculty training and/or development.
Review and recommend changes in curricula and prepare proposals for new curricula, based on the recommendations of the Associate Department Head, Program Directors, and faculty.
Manage advising processes.
Process degree audits, course substitutions, transcript evaluations, and other like duties.
Participate in resolution of faculty and student issues.
Develop and implement strategies to promote student persistence and completion of programs.
Ensure currency of course syllabi.
Supervise textbook selection, revision, and periodic reviews. Ensure book orders are placed in a timely manner.
Complete an annual applied benchmark project on an individual or group basis.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Innovative, creative, motivated and work well with others.
Exhibits strong leadership skills.
Exhibits good interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain records accurately and meet deadlines consistently.
Ability to maintain good organizational skills.
Ability to perform normal duties with minimum supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi‑task.
Requirements
Master's degree in Humanities or related field.
Two years' post‑secondary teaching experience in the discipline to include: History, Humanities, Philosophy, Political Science, or Religion.
Two years' supervision and/or leadership experience including oversight and mentoring of faculty members.
Preferences
Five years supervisory experience.
Experience in a community college.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management
Industries Higher Education
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Responsibilities
First-line manager of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities of department.
Coordinate all of the instructional and academic activities within the assigned department(s) and subject area(s).
Responsible for keeping the Division Dean informed of the operation of the supervisory unit.
Provide leadership and supervision of a managerial team that may consist of associate department heads and program directors with a combined full‑time faculty count of twenty or more in the respective curriculum area, and/or provide oversight over substantive, multiple disciplines.
Represent the department regarding strategic planning issues and assist in the achievement of division goals.
Develop, maintain, and supervise long‑range Institutional Effectiveness assessment plans that may include planning, developing, and reporting the program mission, goals, and program/student learning outcomes.
Ensure programs and courses are effectively measuring program and student learning outcomes.
Manage curriculum enrollment growth and ensure ongoing development of department program(s).
Supervise curriculum/course development and ensure currency of the curriculum.
Manage, evaluate, and coordinate departmental course offerings.
Lead the development of full‑time and adjunct faculty teaching schedules.
Participate in articulation initiatives.
Coordinate and participate in open houses and other student recruitment events.
Maintain catalog, website, and brochure accuracy.
Plan and conduct faculty and student orientation and monthly department meetings.
Participate in or create faculty training and/or development.
Review and recommend changes in curricula and prepare proposals for new curricula, based on the recommendations of the Associate Department Head, Program Directors, and faculty.
Manage advising processes.
Process degree audits, course substitutions, transcript evaluations, and other like duties.
Participate in resolution of faculty and student issues.
Develop and implement strategies to promote student persistence and completion of programs.
Ensure currency of course syllabi.
Supervise textbook selection, revision, and periodic reviews. Ensure book orders are placed in a timely manner.
Complete an annual applied benchmark project on an individual or group basis.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Innovative, creative, motivated and work well with others.
Exhibits strong leadership skills.
Exhibits good interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain records accurately and meet deadlines consistently.
Ability to maintain good organizational skills.
Ability to perform normal duties with minimum supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi‑task.
Requirements
Master's degree in Humanities or related field.
Two years' post‑secondary teaching experience in the discipline to include: History, Humanities, Philosophy, Political Science, or Religion.
Two years' supervision and/or leadership experience including oversight and mentoring of faculty members.
Preferences
Five years supervisory experience.
Experience in a community college.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management
Industries Higher Education
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