This position is responsible for providing effective instruction for assigned courses and assisting the division Dean and Department Head as the first-line manager.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

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. 

* Manages personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities of department

* Responsible for keeping the Department Head informed of the operation of the department

*Coordinates, plans, develops, implements, supervises, and evaluates department curriculum and courses 

* Assigns all instructors classes, evaluates faculty credentials, and approves courses for full-time and adjunct faculty

* Evaluates instructors/employees in the department 

* Develops, maintains, and supervises long-range Institutional Effectiveness assessment plans that may include planning, developing, and reporting the program mission, goals, and program/student learning outcomes

Meets all the responsibilities and duties within the description of instructor for this program

Acts as advisor to curriculum students assigned Participates in the resolution of faculty and student issues

Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course 

Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction 

Maintains regular office hours

Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom

Uses assessment techniques to improve student learning outcomes and teaching methods 

Serves on college, divisional, or department committees as needed

Attends professional development opportunities 

Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus 

Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate

Participates in graduation exercises 

Plans and conducts regular department meetings 

Selects Advisory Committee members, plan and conduct Advisory Committee meetings and distribute meeting minutes 

Complete an annual applied benchmark project on an individual or group basis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Innovative, creative, motivated and work well with others 

Exhibit strong leadership skills 

Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently

Able to maintain good organizational skills 

Able to perform normal duties with minimum supervision 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills