Chair, Humanities & Languages - Leadership & Curriculum

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College is seeking a Department Chair to teach Humanities and Language courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies. The role includes developing and maintaining course materials, recommending new programs, and serving on college committees.

The position requires strong leadership, commitment to retention strategies, and engagement in graduate placement and campus activities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree w/ at least 18 hours in one of the disciplines housed in Humanities and Languages (English, Art, Music, Spanish, Theater, Religion, Philosophy, or American Sign Language). Seven years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Master's Degree in Humanities, or a Master's Degree in one of the disciplines housed in Humanities and Languages (English, Art, Music, Spanish, Theater, Religion, Philosophy, or American Sign Language). Seven years of teaching experience at the collegiate level. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities, and cultures.

Responsibilities

• TEACHING PERFORMANCE – The ability to present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process.
• INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT – The development, revision, and maintenance of courses and curriculum through course objectives, outlines, and appropriate materials.
• INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT – The effective use of required office hours, exhibition of effective classroom management and control, and timely and accurately submitted reports.
• STUDENT ADVISEMENT – The participation of the faculty member, when applicable, in assisting students in personal and professional development.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COLLEGE ENGAGEMENT – The participation in college and community service activities that promote the institution, along with ongoing professional development efforts designed to maintain and enhance skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in the position.
• DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT – The demonstration of effective planning, coordinating, and operating the department through scheduling and evaluating courses and instructors (full-time and part-time), budgeting, using advisory committees where applicable, and other duties necessary to maintain a quality instructional program.

Education

Master's Degree w/ at least 18 hours in Humanities disciplines

Master's Degree in Humanities or related discipline

Job description

Spartanburg Community College is seeking a Department Chair to teach Humanities and Language courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies. The role includes developing and maintaining course materials, recommending new programs, and serving on college committees.

The position requires strong leadership, commitment to retention strategies, and engagement in graduate placement and campus activities.