Wake Technical Community College
Department Head - Humanities
Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Job Summary
Pay Grade: Manager 6
First-line manager of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities of department.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Responsibilities
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 provides oversight over substantive, multiple disciplines
Represent the department regarding strategic planning issues and assists 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.
Ensures 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 ensures 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.
Supervise program reviews.
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.
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 be able to meet deadlines consistently
Able to maintain good organizational skills
Ability to perform normal duties with minimum supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possesses strong administrative 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
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First-line manager of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities of department.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Responsibilities
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 provides oversight over substantive, multiple disciplines
Represent the department regarding strategic planning issues and assists 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.
Ensures 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 ensures 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.
Supervise program reviews.
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.
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 be able to meet deadlines consistently
Able to maintain good organizational skills
Ability to perform normal duties with minimum supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possesses strong administrative 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
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