Department Chair - Public Services (Internal Applicants Only)
Lamar State College-Orange

Job Info

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Job Title:

Department Chair - Public Services (Internal Applicants Only)

Type of Position:

Faculty

Responsibilities:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Department Chair reports to the Dean of Academic Studies. The Department Chair provides support for academic personnel and services in general education division. Duties and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Budget:

• Coordinate and recommend departmental requests for instructional materials, supplies, facilities, and capital outlay for the department.

Curriculum and Assessment:

• Annually review and evaluate present programs and curricula for relevancy and consistency in providing quality educational experiences for students ensuring compliance with Federal, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accreditation standards.
• Propose and develop new programs and curricula within the division to meet the measurable needs of the service area and the State of Texas according to Federal, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accreditation guidelines.
• Develop and revise the curriculum for the programs within the department in coordination with the faculty.
• Assist with internal and external standards (various state agencies, boards, and accrediting agencies) required for all programs within the department, including but not limited to course objectives, content, exams, grading practices, etc.
• Assist with the completion of the Program Learning Outcomes and associated annual plans for all programs in the department and division as needed.
• Ensure courses meet curricular rigor and quality as well as appropriate scheduling to meet the needs of students and the community.

Faculty Evaluation and Support:

• Recruit, review, and recommend faculty for employment and termination within the department.
• Assist newly employed, full-time and part-time instructors in their teaching duties and offer guidance for the improvement of instruction within the department.
• Review, evaluate, and validate the performance of faculty and staff within the department for the purpose of reappointment, tenure, promotion, and merit consistent with the goals and policies of the College.
• Assist with formal faculty and staff evaluations, development, mentoring, disciplinary, and discharge actions, promotions, and tenure for the department.
• Connect faculty with university faculty and common transfer institutions for curriculum-related planning and discussions.

Outreach:

• Serve as a liaison and College ambassador with area high schools, business, industry, government, and educational agencies on matters concerning the division and/or department.
• Participate in community service activities and organizations.

Schedule:

• Assist the dean in assigning faculty workloads within the department in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of the College.

Qualifications:

EducationCommensurate with faculty credential requirements for one or more programs within the division.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to simultaneously manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and personalities; maintain a high profile in community activities.

Salary:

based on faculty salary schedule with a Department Chair Stipend

EEO Statement:

Lamar State College Orange is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Lamar State College Orange's Annual Security Report:

We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Safety and Security Department, located in the Academic Center, Room 149, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing joseph.hargrave@lsco.edu.

You can also find the report on our website at https://www.lsco.edu/student-life/safety-security/_documents/lsco-2023-asr.pdf

Posting Number:

AS334P

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