Chair, Accessory Design

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design seeks a Department Chair to lead the accessory design area, guiding curriculum development, assessments, and policy implementation. The chair will supervise faculty and staff, oversee budgeting, and maintain a strong on-site leadership presence across university locations.

The successful candidate will mentor faculty, conduct evaluations, recruit students, review graduate applications, and contribute to the department's strategic plan while aligning with the

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (or equivalent) in the discipline or in a relevant field.
• Leadership and supervisory experience in academics or professional experience in an appropriate discipline.
• Distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and/or professional expertise.
• Successful career as a faculty member and/or discipline professional, including a reputation for model leadership, excellence in the field, high standards, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development, assessment activities, and policy/procedure implementation.
• Oversee faculty hiring, mentoring, development, and performance evaluations.
• Manage departmental budget and course scheduling; oversee facilities use.
• Recruit students and review graduate applications; track internships and placements.
• Teach courses as determined by employment agreement; maintain an on-site leadership presence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Terminal degree in discipline or relevant field

Job description

As chair of accessory design, you will lead a team of faculty and staff in building a substantial reputation for the quality of the department while fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of the university. As you create a strong sense of collegiality within the department and of shared responsibility for the department’s goals, you will work with faculty on curriculum development, assessment activities, and policy/procedure requirements and implementation, including course schedules and facility use.

In this role, you will conduct classroom observations and annual faculty performance evaluations, assist in hiring faculty, ensure mentoring and faculty development opportunities, and oversee the departmental budget. You will also make decisions on student academic matters, assist in recruiting students, review graduate student applications, and track placement of students in internships and careers. The department chair teaches courses, as determined by the number of contact hours listed in the employment agreement.

Maintaining a visible on-site presence, you will oversee and guide the work of department faculty and staff, support and mentor students, and collaborate with academic leaders, faculty, and support staff across departments and university locations. Through every responsibility, you will model academic and professional leadership and ensure that all faculty and staff of the department work toward achieving the university’s mission, vision, and values.

Through day-to-day operational and long-term strategic actions, you will ensure the department’s intentional and measurable contribution to the university’s strategic plan. The chair ensures that all services related to academic offerings of the department are planned and delivered at the highest quality and without interruptions. The chair also makes certain that university policies and procedures are administered without exceptions.

The successful candidate has the leadership ability to transform strategic vision into implementation through measurable actions. The candidate has a commitment to teaching, learning, and excellence in academics; the ability to conduct thorough, thoughtful, and fair performance evaluations; evidence of success in creative and collaborative endeavors; and a dedication to personal and professional integrity. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Minimum qualifications:

• Terminal degree (or equivalent) in the discipline or in a relevant field
• Leadership and supervisory experience in academics or significant professional experience in an appropriate discipline
• Distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and/or professional expertise
• A successful career as a faculty member and/or discipline professional, including a reputation for model leadership, excellence in the field, high standards, and innovation

Travel required:

Less than 10%

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.