INTERNAL ONLY - Department Chair: English

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Monroe, LA

2d • $73,000 - $76,000 • Onsite

About The Position

INTERNAL ONLY - Louisiana Delta Community College is seeking a Department Chair for the English Department within Academic Affairs. This is an Unclassified - Faculty 12-month appointment with a salary range of $73,000-$76,000. The role involves instruction, curriculum development, faculty leadership, operational management, assessment, and institutional service, all with a focus on student success and academic quality.

Requirements

• Master's degree in English, Literature, Rhetoric/Composition, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English.
• Qualifications must meet Louisiana Delta Community College Faculty Credentialing Policy (AA_108) and applicable accreditation standards.
• Minimum of two (2) years of college-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching composition, developmental education, and/or literature courses.
• Strong understanding of student learning outcomes assessment, curriculum design, and instructional best practices in English education.
• Demonstrated ability to use instructional technologies and learning management systems effectively.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., SACSCOC) and transfer/articulation expectations for English coursework.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student success, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of Louisiana Delta Community College.
• Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Community college experience preferred.
• Prior leadership, coordination, or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with co-requisite remediation models, 'writing across the curriculum (WAC), or integrated reading/writing approaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 24 credit hours/year (12-month) or 21 credit hours/year (9-month), unless otherwise approved.
• Promote high-impact teaching practices in composition, literature, and developmental English courses.
• Support student success initiatives, including co-requisite instruction, tutoring integration, and early alert systems.
• Monitor student performance metrics (retention, completion, pass rates) and implement strategies for improvement.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with transfer institutions, statewide articulation agreements, and general education requirements.
• Lead development, review, and revision of course curricula, syllabi, and learning outcomes.
• Oversee assessment of student learning outcomes and use results for continuous improvement.
• Maintain academic rigor and consistency across all course sections and modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Collaborate with other disciplines to support writing across the curriculum and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate full-time and adjunct English faculty.
• Recruit and recommend qualified faculty in accordance with institutional policies.
• Promote professional development in composition pedagogy, digital literacy, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Foster a collaborative departmental culture focused on innovation and student-centered instruction.
• Develop and manage course schedules to ensure access, efficiency, and alignment with student demand.
• Assign faculty teaching loads and monitor workload compliance.
• Oversee textbook and instructional material selection, ensuring affordability and academic quality.
• Manage departmental budget, including instructional resources and professional development expenditures.
• Maintain accurate and current course information in the college catalog, website, and advising materials.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards (SACSCOC), and state guidelines.
• Collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness in data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.
• Support program review processes and strategic planning initiatives.
• Support advising efforts and collaborate with student services to enhance student pathways and completion.
• Promote literacy initiatives, writing centers, and academic support services.
• Engage in outreach with K-12 partners to support dual enrollment and college readiness in English.
• Serve on college committees, councils, and task forces as assigned.
• Contribute to institutional strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.
• Represent the English Department in internal and external partnerships, including transfer institutions.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and respect within the department and institution.
• Practices and promotes LDCC institutional and cultural standards of practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Instruction or designee.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level