Department Chair, Science

Position Description

The Chair of Science will plan and manage the operations of the Science Department, including anatomy, astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics courses as well as the Chemical Technology program, 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; manage the department budget; effectively manage faculty duties and relations; 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 full-time and adjunct faculty, chemical technology program director, and lab technicians.

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

Essential Functions:

• 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;
• 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;
• Recruit and interview full-time and adjunct faculty; help orient new faculty;
• Schedule classes for assigned programs; assign full-time and part-time teaching schedules; coordinate class cancellations, additions, and changes; make recommendations to the Dean;
  Work with Enrollment Operations.
• Ensure efficient usage of college facilities and resources when scheduling classes and events;
• Oversee posting of accurate documentation such as syllabi, course objectives, and faculty schedules;
• Coordinate accurate and timely completion of class records such as attendance, grades, and make-up documentation;
• 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 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 upon request;
• 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;
• Have knowledge of innovative teaching practices for various course delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, hybrid courses, and ensure faculty maintain currency with innovative instructional methods;
• Ensure online courses in the department employ best practices for student engagement and learning;
• Perform other duties as…