Department Head - Brenham, United States - Blinn College

    Blinn College
    Blinn College Brenham, United States

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    The individual selected for this position will receive a 10-month contract, a $3,000 stipend for each long semester (Fall and Spring) and instructional releases of 6 ILUs per long semester.

    Administrative Duty is scheduled by the instructional dean according to divisional need and the 10th month may be assigned as non-contiguous days.

    With the approval of the Dean the Department Head may teach additional classes if it does not interfere with the assigned 10th month.


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    Position Information
    Requisition Number
    Requisition Number

    2024023F
    Position Title
    Position Title

    Department Head - Business
    Salary Range
    Salary Range

    see special notes to applicant below
    DBM Rating
    DBM Rating

    n/a
    Job Type
    Job Type

    Full Time
    Job Category
    Job Category

    Faculty
    Anticipated Start Date
    Anticipated Start Date

    08/14/2024
    Campus
    Campus

    Brenham, Bryan, Schulenburg, Sealy, RELLIS, Distance Education, Waller
    Application Deadline
    Extended Open Deadline
    FLSA Status
    FLSA Status

    Exempt
    Security Sensitive?
    Security Sensitive?

    Yes
    Work Hours
    Work Hours

    as required
    Position Summary Information
    Objective
    Serves as a Business Department Head within the Business & Mathematics Division.

    Works with the Dean and Assistant Dean in the areas of coordination, admissions, registration, database maintenance, textbook ordering, curriculum resource team meetings, and graduation activities in response to service area needs, for the defined instructional area.

    Assists in the promotion of activities, strategies, and processes that prepare students for success while meeting the requirements of all internal and external accreditation entities.

    Coordinates the specific academic areas assigned – in terms of planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
    Monitor web site for changes and updates, and communicate the changes back to the Dean and Assistant Dean.
    Work with the Assistant Dean to prepare schedules that meet student needs.
    Collaborate with the Dean, Assistant Dean,

    CRT , and faculty members to develop or improve new programs and program-improvement initiatives.
    Mediate faculty-student conflict and communicate with Assistant Dean.
    Ensure that new faculty have the proper documentation, orientation, and mentoring to successfully meet student needs.
    Support Assistant Dean in the interview process.
    Serve on College Committees as assigned.
    Facilitate decision-making between campuses and disciplines.
    Collect assessment documents and ensure that these are turned in to the CRTs and Assessment Coordinators on time.
    Implement Student Perceptions of Instruction (SPOIs) and oversee data entry and analysis.
    Inspect rooms and equipment for repairs and maintenance.

    Serves as a coordinator for applied programming helping to administer and facilitate programming as required by the Guidelines for Instructional Programs in Workforce Education ( GIPWE ).

    Oversees coordination of applied programming at the Federal Prison Camp.
    Accepts other duties as assigned.
    Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Must be a current Blinn College Full Time Faculty member.

    Master's degree with academic credentials in accounting, business, or economics from a regionally accredited college or university.
    2 years post-secondary teaching experience.
    The ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
    An understanding and commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.
    Ability to make timely decisions appropriate to the situation and circumstances. Meet deadlines for assigned reports and projects.

    Strong commitment to innovative teaching, active learning, and the use of technology to support the delivery of instruction in all modalities.

    Capacity to mediate student-faculty conflicts in a responsive manner.

    Ability to listen, understand, and respond positively to requests and concerns from students, parents, and members of the academic community.

    Capability to create a team–oriented climate with a specific discipline area(s) and build/maintain relationships with compassion and sensitivity – while demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude.

    Ability to interact effectively as a discipline/program specific leader of an academic team and work collaboratively with others. Foster a collegial work environment and work effectively with a diverse community.
    Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Windows software, integrated software systems, and related instructional technology.
    Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
    Ability to safeguard sensitive and/or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosures.
    Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of the college.
    Preferred Experience and Training
    Diverse teaching experiences in higher education.
    Supervisory experience in a community college or a higher education institution related to a specific discipline/program.
    Experience in mentoring new faculty and developing and enhancing faculty skills through effective evaluation.

    Knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (
    THECB) policies governing colleges and of federal and state laws affecting community colleges, including experience with institutional accreditation process and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (
    SACSCOC).

    Physical Requirements
    Required Degree, License or Certifications
    As required by


    THECB
    and


    SACSCOC
    specifications for faculty of academic transfer courses in accounting, business, or economics.
    Special Notes To Applicants

    The individual selected for this position will receive a 10-month contract, a $3,000 stipend for each long semester (Fall and Spring) and instructional releases of 6 ILUs per long semester.

    Administrative Duty is scheduled by the instructional dean according to divisional need and the 10th month may be assigned as non-contiguous days.

    With the approval of the Dean the Department Head may teach additional classes if it does not interfere with the assigned 10th month.

    Credentials
    The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy


    DBA
    LOCAL -X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and


    SACSCOC
    guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College's Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college's course inventory.
    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you legally eligible for employment in the U.S.?
    Yes
    No


    • Are you currently employed full time at Blinn College as a faculty member?
    Yes
    No


    • Please discuss your teaching experience (if any) including Community Colleges, Universities and/or High Schools and how that prepares you for this position. (Open Ended Question)
    • Describe your experience working with students, faculty, and staff on each of the Blinn College campuses. (Open Ended Question)
    • Good customer service from the department head is paramount to the success of our students, our faculty and staff. Tell us about your effectiveness providing good service and guidance to students and colleagues alike. (Open Ended Question)
    • A major requirement of the department head is to, skillfully, mediate conflicts. Tell us about your conflict resolution skills using a real life experience as an example. (Open Ended Question)
    • Please describe any prior supervisory experience you have had. (Open Ended Question)
    • Please explain your experience in developing, mentoring, and evaluating faculty. (Open Ended Question)
    • Please provide information on your involvement with schedule building. (Open Ended Question)
    • Please explain your involvement with assessment activities. (Open Ended Question)
    • Describe your experience teaching distance learning courses and/or developing distance learning courses? Please include both online and blended(hybrid) modalities. (Open Ended Question)
    • Please provide examples where you have worked in a collaborative setting and describe your role and success. (Open Ended Question)
    • The department head is responsible for the day-to-day academic needs of the department. Tell us why you would be the ideal person to occupy this position? (Open Ended Question)
    • Please describe any knowledge and/or experience you have with community and technical education programs. (Open Ended Question)
    • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    Indeed
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    HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges
    Other (specify in next question below)


    If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.

    (Open Ended Question)


    • Please choose all that apply below.

    If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section.

    For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following )

    Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability.
    Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried.

    Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty.

    Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty.
    Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine.
    Yes, I am claiming military employment preference.
    No, to all the above.

    Required Documents

    Resume
    Cover Letter
    Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1
    Optional Documents

    Unofficial Other Transcripts 1
    Unofficial Other Transcripts 2
    Other Document 1
    Other Document 2
    Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2
    DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference)
    DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)


    NOTICE:
    Theidentity of candidates and the contents of theirapplications and resumes may be subject to publicdisclosure under provisions of the Texas open governmentlaws (Gov't. Code Sec. 552 et, seq.)

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