Department Head Industrial Processes

We have an opening for a Department Head - Industrial Processes at our TCAT Chattanooga Statecampus!

Our Purpose- We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission-We are Chattanooga State a dedicated team that delivers accessible innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together we enrich the lives of students and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

General Summary
TheChattanooga State Community CollegeTCAT Department Head for Industrial Processes provides administrative leadership strategic planning and operational oversight for all Industrial Processes programs including WeldingResidential and CommercialElectricityIndustrial Automation and Robotics Machine Tool Building Construction and HVAC/R. The Department Head supervises fulltime and adjunct faculty; manages curriculum accreditation compliance scheduling budgets and industry engagement; and supports student achievement through highquality instruction and workforcealigned programming.

Programs are delivered at four locations:ChattanoogaCampus Construction Career Center Marion and Rhea offers courses both day and evening.

Essential Functions

Teaching Excellence & Program Innovation

- Ensure instructional programs are regularly assessed for learning outcomes.

-Cultivate and manage an active list of adjunct instructors.
- Support faculty with assessment design and pedagogical refinement.
- Teach courses within the department as needed.
- Coordinateselection use and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

- Oversee curriculum development and alignment with accreditation standards.
- Encourage evidencebased instructional practices.
- Support innovation aligned with labor market needs.
-Work withfacultyon curriculumchanges.

-Work with faculty to prepare for accreditation reviews and program evaluations.

- Build andmaintainemployer relationships.
-Support program advisory board meetings at least once annually.
- Representthe College andTCATdivisionat community state and nationalmeetings andevents.

-Establishand implement operational policies and longrange goals.

Fiscal Stewardship
- Prepare and administer departmental budgets.
- Oversee grant management reporting and compliance.
-Utilizeadministrative and instructional software systems.

Holistic Student Support

-Participatein student recruitment and admission decisions and activities.
- Support placement of students in workbased learning (WBL) experiences.
- Review and respond to various reportsin a timely manner.
- Collaborate with student services to support students.
-Work collaboratively with studentservices teams to connect learners with academic advising and support resources.

Organizational Culture

- Direct coordinate and evaluate personnel within the Industrial Processes division.
- Recruit hire train and supervise departmental employees; conduct performance evaluations.
- Support the Colleges mission and core values.
-Maintaina respectful and studentcentered environment.

- Support and provide leadershipforCollege and division goals.

Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum5years of relevant industrial processes experience.

-TechnicalDiploma
- Experience teaching or supervising technical programs.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory or management experience.

Associatesdegree or higher
- Experience with accreditation curriculum development and grants.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
-Expertisein industrial fields.
- Ability to leadin a manner that reflects the values of the College.
-Proficiencyinadministrative software systems.
-Strong communicationand problemsolving skills.

-Ability to think strategically to act with a sense of urgency to work collaboratively and to make decisions both collaboratively and independently.

-Ability to lead complex projects.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Regular walking/standing in labs; lifting equipment; exposure to shop environments.
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials and machinery.

Salary
Commensurate with experience and TBR guidelines.

Application Requirements
Applicants mustsubmita résumé/CV references and unofficial transcripts.

Open until filled: yes