Department Chair - Technologies

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Department Chair - Technologies

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Technologies

Campus

Location:

SWTCC
- Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Department Head/Chair of Technologies provides academic leadership, administrative oversight, and strategic direction for a multidisciplinary technologies unit. The role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and faculty leadership to advance high quality teaching, applied learning, workforce aligned programs, and continuous improvement. The Chair ensures curricular integrity, supports accreditation compliance, manages departmental resources, and represents the department within the college, institution, and external community.

Job Duties

• Academic Leadership and Strategic Planning
  • Provide vision and leadership for departmental programs, aligning goals with college and institutional priorities.
  • Facilitate development and implementation of multi year academic plans that strengthen teaching, research, applied learning, and community engagement.
  • Maintain a climate that promotes innovation, creativity, and exemplary professional practice.
• Curriculum, Program Oversight, and Scheduling
  • Oversee curriculum design, program development, and continuous review to ensure relevance to industry needs and institutional learning outcomes.
  • Coordinate semester course schedules, instructor assignments, and program delivery in consultation with faculty and the dean’s office.
  • Monitor enrollments and adjust course offerings to support student success and efficient resource use.
• Faculty Recruitment, Development, and Evaluation
  • Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of qualified full time and adjunct faculty.
  • Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional development opportunities for faculty.
  • Conduct annual faculty evaluations, oversee promotion and tenure processes, and ensure transparent review practices.
  • Supervise adjunct faculty and support faculty’s industry engaged activities.
• Student Success and Engagement
  • Support high quality instruction, advising structures, and student learning experiences across technology programs.
  • Ensure timely response to student concerns and promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.
  • Collaborate with student services, workforce development, and advising teams to strengthen retention and completion.
• Compliance, Accreditation, and Institutional Effectiveness
  • Ensure departmental compliance with institutional, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting processes that support audits, program reviews, and accreditation cycles.
  • Promote a culture of compliance and ethical practice within the department.
• Budget, Resource, and Facilities Management
  • Prepare and manage departmental budgets, monitor expenditures, and allocate resources to priority initiatives.
  • Coordinate equipment requests, facilities planning, and shared space usage to support teaching and applied learning.
  • Identify efficiencies and opportunities for grants, partnerships, and external funding.
• Industry, Community, and Institutional Engagement
  • Engage with industry advisory boards, employers, and community partners to ensure programs remain aligned with workforce needs.
  • Represent the department on college and university committees, communicating departmental needs and priorities.
  • Support outreach, recruitment, marketing, and fundraising activities that strengthen departmental visibility.
• Administrative Operations and Communication
  • Lead regular departmental meetings, maintain clear communication channels, and ensure timely…