Technical Arts Department Chair

Summary of Responsibilities

The Technical Arts Department Chair leads in the development, delivery, and management of all Technical Arts courses and provides instruction in Technical Arts Courses. The Technical Arts Department Chair will help lead the Technical Arts Faculty, ensuring their qualification, effectiveness, and development. The Technical Arts Department Chair is also responsible for ensuring that all Technical Arts curriculum appropriately reflects the organizational mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and educational philosophy.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Department Direction - Serve as the primary leader for education curriculum in all matters pertaining to Technical Arts courses including, syllabi, content, and sequencing plans.
• Content Creation - Shape, support, write, and design all written content, frameworks, and digital assets for the Ministry Training curriculum.
• Content Organization - Systematically collect, organize, and file all curriculum components.
• Content Evaluation and Improvement - Design systems to constantly evaluate and improve all curriculum and content.
• Course Development - Articulate the instructional design strategy for all Technical Arts courses and serves as primary course developer for key courses.
• Faculty Recruitment - Develop recruitment strategies for full-time and adjunct Faculty. Evaluate prospective candidates. Present qualified Faculty to the Vice President of Ministry Training and Academic Instruction for vetting and approval.
• Faculty Management - Ensure ongoing communication with the Faculty. Create opportunities for Faculty professional development and training.
• Course Scheduling - Serve as the principal for collecting, organizing, and communicating scheduled Technical Arts course plans. Schedule full-time and adjunct Faculty to teach Technical Arts courses.
• Instructional Oversight - Guide evaluation processes to assess instruction within all Technical Arts courses. Provide feedback for improvement in instructional effectiveness.
• Classroom Instruction - Serve as an Instructor for qualified Technical Arts courses with all related duties and responsibilities.

Faculty Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses as needed to meet program needs.
• Assume a proper share of the overall functions of the Faculty.
• Attend Chapel unless there is an institutional or exceptional personal obligation or unless the Chapel is exclusively for students.
• Participate in events that are part of the regular Academic Calendar.

Other Duties:

• Foster a culture of academic excellence.
• Affirm the Statement of Faith and uphold the Core Values of the College, exemplifying them by word and lifestyle.
• Support the educational purposes and objectives of the College.

• Cooperate with the administration and staff of the College in professional and personal relationships.
• Observe and enforce the rules and regulations of the College.
• Participate in the social, cultural, and spiritual life of the College community, including regular Chapel attendance.
• Offer constructive suggestions for the College's improvement to those in a position to change the situation.
• Be familiar with the contents of the Academic Catalog and the Faculty Handbook.
• Support the College prayerfully on a regular basis.
• Be an active member of Church of the Highlands.
• Tithe faithfully and regularly to Church of the Highlands.
• Lead a Highlands College or Church of the Highlands small group.
• Promote the mission, values, and vision of Church of the Highlands.

Requird Professional Practices:

• Maintain established office hours and be available to Faculty and students for formal consultations and informal mentoring.
• Hold membership(s) in relevant professional organizations.
• Commit to ongoing personal development to enhance instructional and technical skills.
• Grow in commitment and effectiveness in the integration of Christian faith and learning.
• Participate in normal Faculty responsibilities assigned by the Vice President of Ministry Training and Academic Instruction, including serving on committees and attending Faculty meetings, Commencement, Chapel, and other events throughout the year.

Qualifications

Personal Characteristics:

• Passion for biblical higher education, commitment to growth in teaching, and dedication to student success.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems or ability to learn.
• Virtuous in teaching: humble, enthusiastic, honest, curious, compassionate, encouraging, hopeful; generous in offering time and skills to students and colleagues; respectful of others.

• Be a godly person, prayerful and persistent in following Jesus Christ.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Positive attitude.
• Heart of a servant.
• Fun and enjoyable.
• Loyal.
• Must share the vision of Highlands to fulfill the Great Commission with integrity and passion.

Essential Traits:

• Evidence of excellent teaching ability.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Abilities & Skills:

• Ability to work with Faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Familiarity with online Learning Management Systems.

Knowledge:

• Know how to build a curriculum and have a basic understanding of pedagogy.

Education:

• A Terminal degree or a willingness to pursue a Terminal degree in a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Master's degree or Terminal Degree in a related Technical Arts discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience:

• Three years' experience teaching at the collegiate level.

Extent of Public Contact:

• High

Physical Demands:

• Moderate exposure to physical risk
• Good physical condition is required.
• Ability to drive between campuses.

Direct Report:

• Function as the direct report for the Technical Arts Faculty
• Function as the direct report for professional and administrative staff
• Lead and develop teams effectively.

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