Department Chair (Administrator) - SAC - Req10286

Department Chair (Administrator) - SAC - req10286

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.

To receive consideration for employment, you must upload transcript(s) and a Resume/CV.

This Chair position will oversee Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Physical Education, and Mortuary Science.

Posting closes on: 6/2/2024 at 6:00pm CST

The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation's only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000+ students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.

Our San Antonio College learner community, of 18,900 students, includes 54.9% who rely on financial aid, 45.5% who are first-generation in college; 5.3% who are veterans, and 32.6% who are over age 25.

The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.

Employment type: FA

Hours per Week: Varies

Hourly or Salaried: Salary

Entry Pay: Depends on education level

Funding source: Hard Money

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Medical Assisting

1819 N Main Ave.

San Antonio, Texas, 78212

United States

Requisition #: req10286

Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Evenings and weekends may be required.

Job Summary and Description

The Department Chair will support the institution's vision for student success and performance excellence by managing and teaching in assigned department(s) at the College. Chairs ensure that the department functions efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with College and District procedures and policies and other accreditation and certification guidelines.

Reports to Dean/Vice President of Academic Success.

Department Chairs are classified as Faculty Department Chair or Administrator Department Chair. Faculty Department Chairs are further classified according to the ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.

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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Level of educational completion as required for faculty status.

• Experience in college teaching, instructional administration and program planning and development with a record of increasingly broad responsibilities.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in relevant field of study.

• Five years of experience leading academic departments in a higher education institution.

• Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member at a higher education institution.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licenses or certifications may be required depending on programs managed (e.g., Registered Nursing license).

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