Department Chair: Arts & Communications Leadership

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a Department Chair in Communications, Graphics, and Fine Arts to provide academic leadership and strategic direction for a diverse set of programs. The chair will guide curriculum, assessment, and faculty development while advancing student success and community engagement.

The role requires a master's degree and 5 years of teaching in higher education, with a background check.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in higher education.
• A background check will be required for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for communication, graphic design, and fine arts programs, aligning departmental goals with institutional priorities.
• Oversee curriculum development, program review, and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with industry standards and learning outcomes.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified full-time and adjunct faculty across disciplines.
• Support student engagement through exhibitions, portfolios, and community-based projects.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements and institutional policies.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and resources.

Skills

Curriculum design

Strategic planning

Assessment

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Art, Multi-Media, Music, Photography, Print Production, Speech, Theater, TV Production or related field

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a Department Chair in Communications, Graphics, and Fine Arts to provide academic leadership and strategic direction for a diverse set of programs. The chair will guide curriculum, assessment, and faculty development while advancing student success and community engagement.

The role requires a master's degree and 5 years of teaching in higher education, with a background check.