Division Chair - Automotive (Full-time)

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• Requisition ID: EDU090R
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: Based on edu/exp
• Shift: Day Job
• Internal Contact Name: April K Bentley
• Internal Contact Email: abentley@southernregional.edu
• Posting End Date: Feb 19, 2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STATUS: Full-time

WORK LOCATION: Moultrie

JOB CODE: 10065

POSITION TYPE: Regular

RECRUITMENT SOURCE: All Interested Candidates

Division Chair – Automotive

The Division Chair is responsible for coordinating program faculty under the direction of the Dean and/or Vice President for Academic Affairs.

• Coordinates activities with administrators and program chairs as part of the Academic Leadership Team; makes expeditious and sound decisions on issues related to the performance of duties and responsibilities within the position’s authority and the organizational structure of the college;
• Supervises and provides support to faculty as designated within the organizational structure of the college; orders books and materials for effective delivery for coursework; ensures adherence to faculty work schedules and office hours; observes and documents effectiveness of adjunct faculty; ensures administration of and reviews course evaluations by students;
• Coordinates faculty recruitment and hires in designated areas with academic affairs and human resources in compliance with college hiring procedures; verifies appropriate faculty qualifications under supervision of the Dean;
• Conducts faculty performance evaluations in accordance with college procedures for fulltime and adjunct faculty;
• Ensures efficient course section implementation to maximize division and college resources;
• Works with program faculty in the curriculum review process; recommends curriculum changes to Dean;
• Leads program development and ensures consistency in curriculum in all venues, including participation in the curriculum review process, implementation of revised curriculum, and the design and implementation of program evaluation system;
• Recommends all program/course scheduling for programs under assigned supervision to Dean; ensures compatibility with other program areas where applicable; ensures appropriate faculty loads;
• Assists faculty in addressing all aspects of verifying program learning outcomes, including identification, review, revision, measurement and analysis of said outcomes;
• Assembles Unit/Program Plans to ensure continuous improvement, in compliance with college, TCSG and SACSCOC policies and procedures;
• Organizes and participates in at least two advisory committee meetings per year for each division program at which program curriculum, facilities, equipment, and admission are discussed in keeping with college and TCSG procedures;
• Designs, implements, and submits required reports and documentation for national and state program accreditation;
• Participates in college accreditation and review processes;
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports as required by law and administrative regulations;
• Works to ensure the consistent exercise of academic policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and other criteria or guidelines;
• Prepares academic program budgets under assigned supervision with program faculty for Dean approval; ensures program faculty adherence to budget and purchasing requirements;
• Participates in program enrollment processes, including advisement and registration;
• Oversees the development, review and revision of course syllabi;
• Oversees and manages experiential learning components of the program area (i.e., live work, practicums, simulated environments, and internship courses) by updating and maintaining the required documentation and monitoring and supervising students;
• Maintains comprehensive student performance, proficiency, and attendance records;
• Orients new faculty on college policies and procedures; assigns faculty mentors as appropriate;
• Assists faculty in the attainment and continuance of program-specific accreditation
• Compiles program statistics;
• Formulates and implements program recruitment, retention, graduation and placement plans;
• Oversees advisement of program students and ensures program faculty participate in student advisement process;
• Performs student advisement with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information regarding career choices, career preparations, job opportunities, and other needed occupational information;
• Projects and monitors program enrollment;
• Maintains contact with business community to keep abreast of technological changes, community needs, and assists in student placement
• Reports any faculty absences, student grievances and appeals, and other matters in accordance with college procedures; participates in the student academic appeal process;
• Coordinates catalog reviews for programs under assigned supervision;
• Facilitates procurement of program/course equipment and supplies;
• Plans and implements a lab management and safety plan to ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training area;
• Teaches courses within the division;
• Faculty with responsibilities for student and campus activity beyond the classroom serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by The Clery Act, forward reports of crimes to the Campus Police Department, and participate in annual CSA training;
• Evaluates students’ progress and performance, knowledge, and skill in attaining goals and objectives in subjects/courses being taught on a regular basis and provides timely feedback to students; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
• Knowledge of college purchasing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of academic course standards
• Knowledge of SACSCOC program requirements
• Knowledge of faculty credential requirements
• Knowledge of the college’s academic programs
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Budget management skills
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field *and* three years of experience in an instructional position
• Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

In addition to the minimum qualifications:

• Master ASE Certified (Certification must be obtained within one year of hire)

• Salary
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience
• Eligible for benefits

• For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Director at abentley@southernregional.edu or 229-217-4255.
• All required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment.
• References will be checked.
• Post offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include a criminal history records check, a motor vehicle records check, and as applicable, pre-employment/random drug testing, credit history records check, fingerprinting records check, medical examination, psychological screening, and test for deception.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs, and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Raines. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator is Darbie Raines, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu.