Department Chairs/Program Directors are professional, credentialed educators with the primary responsibility of providing administrative leadership for assigned programs and providing a quality learning experience for Rockingham Community College students in the respective programs.   Department Chairs/Program Directors are responsible for but are not limited to program development, organizing, promoting, and teaching.  Department Chairs/Program Directors will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to facilitate education opportunities and curriculum development relevant to workforce needs.
 
Department Chairs/Program Directors are expected to perform all program coordination and instruction-related duties in a timely manner in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the College, the North Carolina Community College System, and with appropriate accrediting entities where applicable.  Department Chairs/Program Directors are also responsible for providing placement, advising, follow-up support services and performing other duties as assigned.
 
The Program Director will maintain a teaching load of a minimum of 6 – 18 contact hours to maintain relevancy in teaching and learning.  This range is based upon the number of programs and faculty assigned to the department chair/program director.