Technical Arts Department Chair

Summary of Responsibilities

The Technical Arts Department Chair leads in the development, delivery, and management of all Technical Arts courses and provides instruction in Technical Arts Courses. The Technical Arts Department Chair will help lead the Technical Arts Faculty, ensuring their qualification, effectiveness, and development. The Technical Arts Department Chair is also responsible for ensuring that all Technical Arts curriculum appropriately reflects the organizational mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and educational philosophy.

• Department Direction – Serve as the primary leader for education curriculum in all matters pertaining to Technical Arts courses including, syllabi, content, and sequencing plans.
• Content Creation – Shape, support, write, and design all written content, frameworks, and digital assets for the Ministry Training curriculum.
• Content Organization – Systematically collect, organize, and file all curriculum components.
• Content Evaluation and Improvement – Design systems to constantly evaluate and improve all curriculum and content.
• Course Development – Articulate the instructional design strategy for all Technical Arts courses and serves as primary course developer for key courses.
• Faculty Recruitment – Develop recruitment strategies for full-time and adjunct Faculty. Evaluate prospective candidates. Present qualified Faculty to the Vice President of Ministry Training and Academic Instruction for vetting and approval.
• Faculty Management – Ensure ongoing communication with the Faculty. Create opportunities for Faculty professional development and training.
• Course Scheduling – Serve as the principal for collecting, organizing, and communicating scheduled Technical Arts course plans. Schedule full-time and adjunct Faculty to teach Technical Arts courses.
• Instructional Oversight – Guide evaluation processes to assess instruction within all Technical Arts courses. Provide feedback for improvement in instructional effectiveness.
• Classroom Instruction – Serve as an Instructor for qualified Technical Arts courses with all related duties and responsibilities.

• Teach courses as needed to meet program needs.
• Assume a proper share of the overall functions of the Faculty.
• Attend Chapel unless there is an institutional or exceptional personal obligation or unless the Chapel is exclusively for students.
• Participate in events that are part of the regular Academic Calendar.

• Foster a culture of academic excellence.
• Affirm the Statement of Faith and uphold the Core Values of the College, exemplifying them by word and lifestyle.
• Support the educational purposes and objectives of the College.

• Cooperate with the administration and staff of the College in professional and personal relationships.
• Observe and enforce the rules and regulations of the College.
• Participate in the social, cultural, and spiritual life of the College community, including regular Chapel attendance.
• Offer constructive suggestions for the College’s improvement to those in a position to change the situation.
• Be familiar with the contents of the Academic Catalog and the Faculty Handbook.
• Support the College prayerfully on a regular basis.
• Be an active member of Church of the Highlands.
• Tithe faithfully and regularly to Church of the Highlands.
• Lead a Highlands College or Church of the Highlands small group.
• Promote the mission, values, and vision of Church of the Highlands.

• Maintain established office hours and be available to Faculty and students for formal consultations and informal mentoring.
• Hold membership(s) in relevant professional organizations.
• Commit to ongoing personal development to enhance instructional and technical skills.
• Grow in commitment and effectiveness in the integration of Christian faith and learning.
• Participate in normal Faculty responsibilities assigned by the Vice President of Ministry Training and Academic Instruction, including serving on committees and attending Faculty meetings, Commencement, Chapel, and other events throughout the year.

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