Department Chair, Education
Department Chair, Education
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02-08-2025
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The Department Chair of Education plays a critical role in the academic life of the College and is responsible for carrying out the Colleges vision and mission as they relate specifically to teaching learning and student success. Reporting to the Dean of the Professional Studies and Community Education Division the department chair is responsible for creating an environment conducive to collegiality learning and developing and implementing instructional strategies that support institutional goals and student aspirations. The Chair engages faculty and other internal and external stakeholders to: (1) develop expand and continuously improve high quality programs within the division designed to address community needs; (2) encourage innovation and creativity in teaching and learning; (3) promote and encourage application of new and relevant knowledge within the departmental disciplines; (4) work collegially with the Professional Studies and Community Education Dean and Associate Dean to ensure student progression retention and completion within the programs within the department; (5) actively promote and advocate for Colleges implementation of guided pathways; and (6) support the development of stackable credentials and degrees that provide seamless articulation with secondary and postsecondary partners as well as the Colleges continuing education programs and offerings.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of a Masters degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction Higher Education eLearning Literacy or closely related field (not administration and supervision). Minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience in a discipline within the Education department (Early Childhood Elementary or Secondary Education) in an accredited institution of higher education; or five years of experience delivering workforce training and development. Any combination of both teaching experience and delivering workforce training is also acceptable. Minimum of three years of administrative supervisory and/or leadership experience including but not limited to roles such as program coordinator mentor teacher or department chair. Experience in developing and delivering professional development. Experience in observing and evaluating teaching and learning.
The Department Chair of Education plays a critical role in the academic life of the College and is responsible for carrying out the Colleges vision and mission as they relate specifically to teaching learning and student success. Reporting to the Dean of the Professional Studies and Community Education Division the department chair is responsible for creating an environment conducive to collegiality learning and developing and implementing instructional strategies that support institutional goals and student aspirations. The Chair engages faculty and other internal and external stakeholders to: (1) develop expand and continuously improve high quality programs within the division designed to address community needs; (2) encourage innovation and creativity in teaching and learning; (3) promote and encourage application of new and relevant knowledge within the departmental disciplines; (4) work collegially with the Professional Studies and Community Education Dean and Associate Dean to ensure student progression retention and completion within the programs within the department; (5) actively promote and advocate for Colleges implementation of guided pathways; and (6) support the development of stackable credentials and degrees that provide seamless articulation with secondary and postsecondary partners as well as the Colleges continuing education programs and offerings.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of a Masters degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction Higher Education eLearning Literacy or closely related field (not administration and supervision). Minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience in a discipline within the Education department (Early Childhood Elementary or Secondary Education) in an accredited institution of higher education; or five years of experience delivering workforce training and development. Any combination of both teaching experience and delivering workforce training is also acceptable. Minimum of three years of administrative supervisory and/or leadership experience including but not limited to roles such as program coordinator mentor teacher or department chair. Experience in developing and delivering professional development. Experience in observing and evaluating teaching and learning.
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