Secondary Education Program Chair

Job Summary:

This position exists for the purpose of providing leadership to the Secondary Education program at Lancaster Bible College under the direction of the Academic Dean for Education, Counseling, and Social Work, to manage certification processes for Education programs, students, and graduates, and to teach within the major.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new faculty
• Oversee the daily workflow
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Personal Qualities:

• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
• The desire and ability to disciple and mentor students.
• A professional appearance.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited institution, a Doctorate degree preferred.
• Teacher certification in Secondary Education, Pennsylvania, preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in Secondary Education.
• A positive reputation as an educator and communicator.
• A demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• A well-articulated Christian philosophy of education.

General:

• Teach courses in secondary and general education.
• Advise/Mentor students.
• Attend chapel.
• Attend college and department meetings.
• Attend monthly one-on-one meetings with direct supervisor.
• Hold office hours.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and LBC professional development.

Curriculum:

• Coordinate the development, assessment, and revisions of Academic Program(s) and courses.
• Design and develop new courses to enhance the existing curriculum.
• Review and revise curricular offerings to meet accreditation and industry expectations and standards.
• Submit handbooks, catalogs, and curriculum sheets of academic programs for annual publication.
• Oversee textbook adoption and classroom resources for department faculty.
• Submit annual assessment and program review.
• Submit at least one assessment annotation per course.

Personnel:

• Submit recommendations to hire FT and PT faculty to the Academic Dean.
• Ensure the onboarding of new faculty (credentials, contract, LMS training, etc.).
• Determine and report teaching loads for program faculty in consultation with the Academic Dean.
• Review course syllabi of the department/program faculty.
• Observe and evaluate FT and PT department/program faculty (portfolio review, course evaluations, etc.).
• Observe and evaluate adjunct department faculty.
• Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with direct reports (full-time program faculty).

Enrollment and Retention:

• Meet with prospective students.
• Conduct Open House department/program sessions.
• Approve transfer credits/exceptions to requirements for program completion.
• Respond to student issues such as complaints and academic integrity in accordance with college policies.
• Coordinate student advising within the program.

Administrative Oversight:

• Coordinate class scheduling/rostering with the Academic Dean.
• Maintain accreditation.
• Complete all required documents for certification and government agencies related to Education programs.
• Manage the certification dashboard to approve applications by graduates of LBC Education programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.