Position Summary
As the chief administrative officer of the department, the Chair has authority and responsibility for the delivery of academic programs in accordance with departmental and university strategic plans; hiring and evaluation of department personnel, to include faculty and staff; and budgeting and resource management.
This position will report to the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Significant Duties and Responsibilities
The Department Chair is responsible for the following duties:
Department Leadership
- Work with faculty, students, and staff to establish and maintain a long term vision for the department that is consistent with the departmental and university missions
- Serve as a liaison between the department and other units of the institution
- Ensure departmental compliance with University rules and regulations
Department Curriculum
- Oversee curriculum development and revisions for the department
- Review and assess academic programs offered by the department
- Assess education outcomes in core courses taught within the department
- Initiate new academic programs and projects when appropriate
Department Operations
- Manage course schedules that serve program and student needs
- Manage course registrations and instructor assignments
- Oversee the department’s operations; develop and regularly monitor the department budget
- Review and revise department information published in the university catalog
- Manage the maintenance of departmental print and electronic records, including websites
Personnel
- Recruit and supervise faculty
- Evaluate faculty and staff performance
- Support and oversee the overall development of the department faculty and staff
- Recruit, appoint, and supervise department staff
- Review faculty and staff grievances within the department
Students
- Recruit and retain students in the department’s programs
- Coordinate student advising and reviews of degree progress
- Evaluate student transfer credit
- Review student academic appeals and grievances
Faculty Responsibilities
- Teach classes
- Participate in research and scholarly activities in the discipline
- Participate and assist department faculty in university and community service activities as appropriate
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Must have knowledge of programs within department in terms of requirements, policy, procedure, operation, and management; accreditation requirements generally and specifically those that apply to the Southern Association for the Accreditation of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Should have documented performance in the areas of teaching, advising, scholarship, and service.
Minimum Experience and Education
The minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience; evidence of research in field; the rank of associate professor or higher; a record of leadership experience within the profession or the university; evidence of successful teaching in higher education; and excellent communication and human relation skills. Preferred experience will include success in administration of programs in higher education to include strategic planning, budgeting, operations, and collaboration with colleagues.
Please complete the online application for employment found at http://www.sa.edu/about-us/emplovment-opportunities.
Additional materials, including: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae or resume; (3) contact information for three professional/academic references; and 6) unofficial undergraduate and graduate school(s) transcript(s) should be submitted electronically to, Stephanie McDavid, Dean of Academic Affairs at [email protected]
St. Andrews is a member of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. www.sa.edu
