North Iowa Area Community College Hiring for Health Sciences and STEM Division Chairperson at Mason City, IA Full Time

Category/Level: Faculty (11-month contract)

Start Date: August 2022

Basic Function: Reporting to the Vice
President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning (VPAASL), the Division Chairperson serves on the Academic Leadership Team. In addition to
teaching the equivalent of 3 credit hours per semester in a health science or STEM discipline, the Chair manages and provides leadership to
the programs, faculty, and staff of the division and shares in the general administrative responsibilities of the College. The Chair assists
in improving teaching, assessment outcomes, and developing skills. The Chair represents the department in relationships with administrative
officers, with other departments, and with the community. The Chair promotes cooperation within and between the College divisions in support
of the College mission, supports College initiatives, and encourages departmental faculty to be supportive of institutional programs and
offerings.

The Division Chair is expected to articulate the goals of the Division, to articulate the Division’s actions or
request in pursuit of these aims, and to maintain a climate that supports creativity and innovation. The Division Chair has the
responsibility to inform the Division of the views and actions of the VPAASL and other administrators that might affect the
Division.

Salary and Benefits: Salary based on education and experience. Fringe
benefits of Blue Cross/Blue Shield major medical health insurance, eye care, dental, and life and disability insurance. Retirement benefits
as provided by Social Security and IPERS or TIAA.

Required Qualifications: Master’s
degree with a minimum of 5 years teaching at a community college. A minimum of two years in college leadership role(s) or upper level
management.Physical requirements include ability to move about the campus between buildings and classrooms, excellent verbal and
communication skills, ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately, visual acuity to view a computer terminal,
ability to use appropriate judgement and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations.

Responsibilities:

In addition to faculty member responsibilities, department chairpersons shall perform the
following responsibilities:

• Participate in the employment, supervision, and evaluation of all division personnel.
• Assist in
  the selection and approval of faculty. Ensure the orientation and mentoring of new faculty.
• Provide input to the VPAASL on goals
  and professional improvement plans for faculty and staff.
• Monitor and approve: selection of textbooks, developing/updating
  curricula, reports, assessment data, program review/strategic planning requirements, accreditation and compliance processes, the time of
  hourly personnel (including work study students), leave and field trip requests, division budgets, and purchase orders.
• Recommend
  to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning the course schedule for each term and the assignment of classes.
• Promote: methods of improving the work of the department, faculty and staff professional development, professionalism, innovation in
  teaching methods, and improvement in instruction.
• Submit annual budgets each spring for the division.
• Assist in the
  revision and proofreading of the College catalog, development of new programs as needed in the department, and retiring programs as
  needed.
• Take an active role in the recruitment of students.
• Schedule and chair department meetings on a regular basis
  and/or as needed by the department, submitting minutes to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning.Serve on College
  committees to perform the work for the College.
• Participate, as possible in professional development activities at the College and
  within state and regional organizations.
• Attend Advisory Committee meeting for division programs.Maintain records and files as
  requested by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Academic
  Affairs, relating to the best interest of the College.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff,
  students, faculty, and other NIACC stakeholders.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the
  responsibilities of the position.
• Attentive to detail, accurately follow written and oral instructions, and work
  independently.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities
  populations.
• Perform in a manner that strengthens the coordination of all organizational components of the College, including
  opportunities for student recruitment.

NIACC Core Principles: All employees are expected to adhere to all NIACC policies and
procedures. NIACC administration, faculty, and staff value a positive working environment and an environment of mutual respect, therefore
all employees are to maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with all NIACC departments, employees, students,
partners, and the public.

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