Department Chair, Commercial, Fine, and Performing Arts

DEFINITION:

The Chair of Commercial, Fine and Performing Arts plans and manages program operations of Art, Graphic Design, Music, Simulation and Game Development, and Theatre with a positive and future forward approach. They will collaborate with faculty and the Dean in planning processes, including but not limited to: course scheduling, innovative and balanced program offerings; strategic planning and curriculum assessment and modification;

facilitate the collection and labeling of accreditation materials; properly enforce college policies; develop and implement effective program and discipline recruitment initiatives; effectively manage faculty duties and relations; manage the department budget; teach one course in their discipline each fall, spring and summer semester in varied delivery modalities.

This is a 12-month staff position that accrues leave. Annual employment dates will be from July 1-June 30. Chairs are expected to be on campus five days a week for a minimum of 40 hours, scheduled to ensure appropriate availability for faculty and students. Additional hours on or off campus will be required for special events.

This position is based on the Wilmington campus. The Chair is expected to regularly visit all campus sites to exercise effective supervision of and coordination with faculty.

This appointment is dependent on satisfactory job performance. Performance reviews are completed on an annual basis. Chairs serve at the discretion of the Dean.

• Receives general supervision from the Dean of University Transfer and Partnerships.
• Exercises direct and indirect supervision over Program Directors (Graphic Design, AFA Programs, and Simulation and Game Development), full-time and adjunct faculty, and lab technicians.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Market and recruit for assigned program; recruit CCP and prospective high school students; contribute to marketing materials for internal and external purposes; represent the program and the College at professional organizations and conferences; make presentations to internal and external groups;
• Attend annual Advisory committee meetings and be aware of industry needs and/or propose new program amendments;
• Effectively evaluate faculty performance using varied data sets, including class observations, to ensure quality teaching and retention; contribute to selection of appropriate faculty for special projects and varied instructional methods (to be shared with Program Directors);
• Recruit and interview full-time and adjunct faculty; help orient new faculty;
• Schedule General Education classes for assigned programs; assign full-time and part-time teaching schedules; coordinate class cancellations, additions, and changes; make recommendations to the dean;
• Oversee posting of accurate documentation such as syllabi, course objectives, and faculty schedules;
• Maintain Pulse Checks for RSI (Regular and Substantive Interaction;)
• Check faculty compliance for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) in all courses;
• Provide new faculty (part-time and full-time) mentors through the college’s mentorship program;
• Coordinate accurate and timely completion of class records such as attendance, grades, and make-up documentation;
• Coordinate textbook selection, supplementary instructional materials, and changes in curriculum
• Mediate student and faculty concerns, including, but not limited to, grade appeals and behavioral intervention;
• Supervise lab facilities and classrooms for proper use; coordinate supply and equipment needs and orders; oversee safety documentation and OSHA compliance;
• Attend division, chair, and committee meetings as requested; accurately and consistently communicate pertinent information to faculty;
• Provide input toward annual budget preparation;
• Manage supply and equipment inventory;
• Have knowledge of accreditation elements such as Program Learning Outcomes and General Education Outcomes and oversee faculty participation in assessing and reviewing outcomes to ensure data-driven decisions about curriculum and standards;
• Effectively evaluate and support all direct reports and others as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to serving on committees and participating in professional development;
• Teach one course in their discipline each fall, spring and summer semester in varied delivery…