Health Professionals Department Head (INTERNAL ONLY)

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? Tri County Technical College is looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team! As a leader in higher education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both employees and students thrive. Work alongside a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators who are dedicated to student success. Be a part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our great institution and grow your career apply today! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to excellence in education.

Job Purpose:
Responsible for the leadership and management of the Department. Teaches a reduced load within the department.

Job Functions:

• LEADERSHIP: Provide vision, direction, and planning for the department; participate in strategic planning and operational initiatives; ensures department is poised to meet and adapt to emerging needs; ensures plans, goals, objectives, and budget align with strategic plans; support the development and delivery of high-quality, student centered education with relevant offerings and scalable high impact practices; supports instructional research, assessment practices, and key performance drivers in the development and evaluation of department activities; leads efforts to create, develop, and implement new, relevant programs while strengthening current programs; and provide leadership in absence of Dean.
• EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT: Cultivate a high performing team and provide development, coaching, and evaluation while building a culture of continuous improvement; maintain a culture that fosters learning, collaboration, and motivation for employees to gain new skills; ensures employees have FPMS with individualized development plans; ensure employee decisions correlate to program and division needs and adhere to the College’s service standards.
• DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT: Perform functions for the successful development and delivery of courses and curricula; forecast, develop, and manage all resources according to policy and procedure; assign instructors to courses and training sites; monitor and review academic programs to ensure accreditation and assessment requirements are met; monitor health of program/s; develop and report on prioritized goals and objectives; monitor course updates for program goals, competencies, and objectives.
• STUDENT SUCCESS AND SUPPORT: Drive department-level student support structures and initiatives; address and resolve student concerns and complaints; serve as academic advisor; develop, implement, and monitor student success activities and interventions; track faculty interactions with students outside of the classroom to ensure evidence of advice, student success, and academic standing; maintain records on student retention; participate in student activities; maintain office hours to allow for student interaction outside of the classroom.
• TEACH: Teach assigned courses using systematically planned and delivered instruction; ensure timely and accurate feedback for students; ensure students are aware of and have access to support and materials to help them be successful; and adopt and apply a continuous improvement mindset towards improving student learning.
• OTHER: Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have minimum of a Master degree in a relevant field to the health professions discipline. Candidates with doctorate degree (Ph.D., Ed.D or other) relevant to the discipline are preferred. Candidates with previous supervisory experience especially in clinical setting are preferred.
• Must meet SACSCOC guidelines for teaching in the discipline and have five (5) years of progressively responsible related work/teaching experience.
• Must be familiar with the accreditation standards of the programs represented in the health professions department.
• Must be familiar with new program development and approval processes.
• Active and unencumbered license in their clinical practice, if applicable, prior teaching experience is preferred, and a minimum of 5-year experience working in higher education or clinical setting.
• Teaching duties include lectures, laboratory courses, clinical courses, and supervision of student externships.
• Complex working environment involving, teaching, supervision of program directors, student support/advising, service to the college.
• Excellent communication skills; displays integrity in all actions; continuously aware of self, programs, and others; effective at building and sustaining relationships; maintains an innovative mindset; and remains development oriented for self and others.

Additional Comments

Tri-County Technical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for FTE positions that includes, but is not limited, to the following:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance and optional supplements life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs: 401k with employer contributions.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Team bonding activities/events and professional training programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, 37.5 work weeks and abbreviated Fridays.