Department Chair of Pastoral Ministry

Highlands College•Mountain Brook, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.
Evidence of excellent teaching ability.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational 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.
Know how to build a curriculum and have a basic understanding of pedagogy.
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 discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
Three years’ experience teaching at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary leader for education curriculum in all matters pertaining to courses including, syllabi, content, and sequencing plans.
Shape, support, write, and design all written content, frameworks, and digital assets for the Ministry Training curriculum.
Systematically collect, organize, and file all curriculum components.
Design systems to constantly evaluate and improve all curriculum and content.
Articulate the instructional design strategy for all courses and serves as primary course developer for key courses.
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.
Ensure ongoing communication with the Faculty. Create opportunities for Faculty professional development and training.
Serve as the principal for collecting, organizing, and communicating scheduled course plans. Schedule full-time and adjunct Faculty to teach courses.
Guide evaluation processes to assess instruction within all courses. Provide feedback for improvement in instructional effectiveness.
Serve as an Instructor for qualified courses with all related 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.
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.
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 Business 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.
Function as the direct report for the faculty.
Function as the direct report for professional and administrative staff.
Lead and develop teams effectively.