Department Head, Computer Programming and Information Sciences
Employer
Job Location
Southern Wake Campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Closes: Friday, July 5, 2019
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field
Two years teaching experience in a related field
Two years supervisory experience
Three years industry experience in an area covered within this department
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Innovative, creative, motivated and work well with others
Exhibit strong leadership skills
Exhibit good interpersonal 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
Able to use wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
Knowledge and facility with technology and software including computers and web-based resources such as Blackboard
Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential
Preferred Qualifications
Five years supervisory experience
Experience in a community college or similar higher education setting
Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Computer Science, Data Science, or Education
Position Description
This position coordinates all instructional and academic activities within the department and supervises curriculum/course development. The Department Head also serves as the first-line manager of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities of the department.
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.
* Coordinate all of the instructional and academic activities within the assigned department(s) and subject area(s)
* Responsible for keeping the Division Dean informed of the operation of the supervisory unit
* Provide leadership and supervision of a managerial team that may consist of associate department heads and program directors with a combined full time faculty count of twenty or more in the respective curriculum area, and/or provides oversight over substantive, multiple disciplines
* Represent the department regarding strategic planning issues and assists in the achievement of division goals
* Develop, maintain, and supervise long-range Institutional Effectiveness assessment plans that may include planning, developing, and reporting the program mission, goals, and program/student learning outcomes
* Ensures programs and courses are effectively measuring program and student learning outcomes
Manage curriculum enrollment growth and ensure ongoing development of department program(s)
Supervise curriculum/course development and ensures currency of the curriculum
Supervise, evaluate, and coordinate departmental course offerings
Lead the development of full-time and adjunct faculty teaching schedules
Select Advisory Committee members and coordinate advisory committee development and projects
Participate in articulation initiatives
Coordinate and participate in open houses and other student recruitment events
Coordinate high school enrollment opportunities
Maintain catalog, website, and brochure accuracy
Plan and conduct faculty and student orientation and monthly department meetings
Participate in or develop faculty training and/or development
Supervise program reviews
Review and recommend changes in curricula and prepare proposals for new curricula, based on the recommendations of the Associate Department Head, Program Directors, and faculty
Manage advising processes
Process degree audits, course substitutions, transcript evaluations, and other like duties
Participate in resolution of faculty and student issues
Develop and implement strategies to promote student persistence and completion of programs
Identify and address workforce needs and implement initiatives to meet these needs
Maintain challenge exams
Ensure currency of course syllabi
Supervise textbook selection, revision, and periodic reviews. Ensure book orders are placed in a timely manner
Attends professional development activities
Serves on college or divisional committees as needed
Participates in graduation exercises
Promotes continuous improvement by completing an annual benchmark project on an individual or group basis
Completes annual applied benchmark project on an individual or group basis