Southwest Tennessee Community College is a rapidly growing multi-campus institution serving metropolitan Memphis and the surrounding area. Southwest is a comprehensive community and technical college with a strong emphasis on university parallel transfer programs. To be considered an applicant, please apply now on our website at http://jobs.southwest.tn.edu. Application, resume and transcript(s), if applicable, must be submitted online before the closing date.

This is a full- time, 12 month tenure track faculty appointment with management and supervisory responsibilities as the Department Chair of Education. Work is expected to be done between the official hours of 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. However, because of the nature of the position and functions that must be completed, some evening and weekend hours will be necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

Teach one course per semester.
Advise students.
Serve on Division and College wide committees.
Collaborate with area colleges to articulate programs.
Supervise several grants and grant personnel.
Supervise all evaluation activities conducted by the Department.
Supervise all personnel academic related activities in the Department.
Develop and monitor departmental budgets including grants.
Develop and monitor departmental goals and plans.
Develop class schedules each semester.
Facilitate curriculum development.
Facilitate the hiring of full-time and adjunct faculty.
Make teaching assignments each term.
Supervise curriculum implementation.
Evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty and staff.
Evaluate programs.
Network with community agencies by serving on various committees/boards and conducting professional development activities.
Supervise order of textbooks each term.
Supervise changes to curriculum and the catalog each year.
Supervise the development of Institutional Effectiveness departmental plans.
Resolve student, faculty, and staff problems to the extent possible.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Master s degree (MS, MA, or MAT) in an area of Education (Elementary, Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Special Education) or Higher Education Administration.
Five (5) years full-time teaching experiences.
Three (3) years experience in higher education administration.
Resume, statement of professional accomplishments, and college transcripts required with application (faxed applications are not be accepted).
A background check will be required for the successful candidate.

Apply now on our website at http://jobs.southwest.tn.edu. Application, resume and transcript(s), if applicable, must be submitted online before the closing date. Southwest is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Telephone (901) 333.5340 for ADA accommodations.