POSITION TITLE: DIVISION CHAIRPERSON FOR TRANSITIONAL (Developmental) STUDIES

REPORTS TO: PROVOST/DEAN OF INSTRUCTION

ASSOCIATE DEAN OF INSTRUCTION

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the campus Provost, division chairs provide leadership in the transitional studies department for regular day programs, evening divisions, and off-campus programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Orients new adjunct faculty members to the College and to their specific responsibilities.

· Employs, orients, and evaluates adjunct faculty members.

· Uses results of evaluation to improve delivery of transitional (developmental) education courses.

· Works with transitional (developmental) faculty on both campuses.

· Orders textbooks (supplies) for adjunct faculty.

· Researches best practices for teaching transitional courses and trains instructors as needed.

· Assists with the planning, budgeting, and expenditure of funds allocated for the division.

· Develops a proposed divisional class schedule.

· Assists with preparation of catalog for divisional offerings and regulations.

· Develops new programs and courses appropriate to the division when needed.

· Conducts program reviews within the disciplines in the respective division.

· Coordinates training for transitional (developmental) faculty.

· Publishes a Transitional Education Handbook and updates as necessary with the changes in programs.

· Publishes a list of professional development opportunities for transitional (developmental) opportunities annually.

· Provides leadership to the division in setting long range and short term goals.

· Performs other duties related to job.

· Serves on college committees.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree with 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours in field from a regionally accredited institution.

Three years employment with CACC as an instructor.

Excellent communication skills -- oral and written

Active participation in professional and community organizations.