Dept Chair, Industrial & Engineering Tech - Lead Innovation

Lamar Institute of Technology; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar Institute of Technology is seeking a Department Chair for Industrial and Engineering Technology. The role involves overseeing faculty and staff, managing departmental operations, and ensuring student success outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and 3-5 years of experience in higher education.

The Department Chair will support the college's mission and contribute to long-term planning while fostering an inclusive environment for faculty and students.

This exempt position reports directly to the Dean of Technology.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years teaching experience in higher education.
• Appropriate state or agency licensure or certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-time and adjunct faculty, and departmental staff.
• Manage departmental operations and budgets.
• Develop program recruitment strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Advanced skills in Banner

Advanced skills in Argos

Microsoft Office applications

Education

MS/MA/MBA degree

Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university

Job description

Lamar Institute of Technology is seeking a Department Chair for Industrial and Engineering Technology. The role involves overseeing faculty and staff, managing departmental operations, and ensuring student success outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and 3-5 years of experience in higher education.

The Department Chair will support the college's mission and contribute to long-term planning while fostering an inclusive environment for faculty and students.

This exempt position reports directly to the Dean of Technology.