Department Chair of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
- Employer
- Baton Rouge Community College
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Jun 1, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology, Mathematics
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
The Department Chair of the Computer Science, Engineering and
Mathematics Department at Baton Rouge Community College is a member
of the faculty who provides academic and administrative leadership.
The department chair also provides vision to the Computer
Science, Engineering and Mathematics Department, which consists of
a defined cluster of academic disciplines and academic programs and
serves as direct supervisor to the faculty and staff within those
disciplines. The department chair also oversees the management of
and provides budget oversight to all areas within the department.
The department chair works directly for an academic dean in
the administration of the functions and duties listed below. The
department chair teaches one course per fall and spring
semesters.
30% Personnel management
Scheduling
- Assign faculty to classes as necessary
- Build/revise semester schedules
Evaluation
- Conduct classroom evaluations
- Oversee faculty goal setting
- Conduct annual reviews
- Oversee adherence to policies
Hiring/Promotion/Termination
- Interview and recommend full-time faculty and staff
- Interview and hire adjunct faculty
- Collaborate with the dean when making faculty recommendations for promotion
- Provide input to the dean related to faculty and/or staff terminations
Budget
- Initiate requests for new positions as necessary
Leave
- Approve faculty and relevant staff sick, annual, and/or personal leave
- Approve faculty and relevant staff timesheets
- Mentoring
- Mentor or coordinate mentorship of faculty
- Complaints/concerns
- Resolve faculty issues/complaints /concerns
30% Student issues
Pre-reqs
- Assist students with pre-requisite issues
Overrides
- Sign overrides for full classes or for students who have already met requirements (see pre-reqs above)
Grades/attendance
- Conduct final grade appeals for courses within department disciplines
- Review and sign grade changes and incomplete grade forms
- Review and sign attendance reinstatement forms
- Ensure maintenance of relevant records/paperwork
Course substitutions
- Assist Enrollment Services with transcript evaluation/course substitutions
- Oversee credit for Prior Learning Assessment within the department disciplines
Complaints/concerns
- Resolve issues/complaints/concerns
30% Administrative responsibilities
Advising
- Advise students as necessary
Graduation audits
- Assist with final graduation audits
Equipment management
- Maintain, check out, acquire, inventory equipment
Program reviews
- Conduct or coordinate program reviews
Course/program development
- Assist faculty with course/program development and related issues
- Communicate with appropriate departments at regional colleges/universities to facilitate curriculum transfer and articulation
Budget/unit plans
- Coordinate unit plans for the department with faculty
- Develop/present/defend departmental budget
- Complete annual review of department
Assessment
- Oversee assessment for disciplines within department
Master syllabi
- Maintain/revise/review master course syllabi
Committee work
- Serve on committees appropriate to the position (Academic Council, for example)
Textbooks
- Ensure that textbook adoptions are completed
5% Teaching
- Use learning resources to help students learn
- Provide each student with a course syllabus and schedule
- Meet scheduled class within the appropriate timeframe
- Access student learning in accordance with college policy
- Follow the approved master course syllabi
- Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
- Submit syllabi, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
- Provide learning experiences in accordance with students’ needs and abilities
5% Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics or other related discipline.
Required Experience:
- 3 years of progressive administrative and supervisor experience at the collegiate level
- 3 years of teaching experience at the higher education level
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education:
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics or other related discipline.
Preferred Experience
- 5 years of teaching experience at the higher education level.
- 5 years of progressive administrative and supervisor experience at the collegiate level
Company
BRCC has been a pillar institution serving the community for over twenty five years providing accessible, high quality and affordable training programs. As a comprehensive community college BRCC offers transfer, career & technical training, and customized programs to meet the needs of our constituents. We are an institution committed to excellence, student access, and success with over seventy-degree, certificate, and certified training programs.
At Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), our unwavering commitment is to provide the necessary resources and support for all members of our faculty and staff to achieve success. We understand that our faculty and staff are the backbone of BRCC, and their contributions are instrumental in realizing our mission and vision.
BRCC is more than just an educational institution; it's a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Our campus is enriched with energetic and talented individuals who are deeply committed to BRCC's mission. We have a dedicated team committed to meeting the needs of faculty, staff, retirees, students, and the broader BRCC community.
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