Internal Posting Only - General Education Chair – Humanities and Social Sciences FF9966

Oklahoma State University • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The general education chair is the first-line administrator of the assigned
general education department. The chair is responsible for leadership and
oversight of faculty and staff, curriculum, scheduling, assessment, budget,
student success initiatives, transfer and concurrent enrollment coordination,
and continuous improvement within the assigned discipline area(s). The chair
ensures consistency and quality across courses, sections, and modalities,
supports faculty development and evaluation processes, and works collaboratively
with the dean and campus partners to advance institutional priorities and
student success.

Department Portfolio

All courses associated with the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree and licensure/certification in discipline required or Master’s degree in discipline or related area or master’s degree with 18 hours in discipline required.
• Must be qualified to teach and provide leadership in the one or more courses for which they are responsible; total of at least three (3) years of college-level teaching experience.
• Teaching Competence – Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective lesson plans, instructional content, presentations, assignments, and supporting materials that promote student learning. Must consistently assess student learning outcomes and use results to improve instruction.
• Communication skills – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal forms, using grammatically correct English. Must be capable of preparing detailed reports by established deadlines and interacting effectively with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public using sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
• Organizational and Time Management Skills – Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in an environment characterized by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and substantial student and public interaction.
• Technical Skills – Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as email, internet tools, and learning management systems, with the ability to apply technology efficiently in instructional and administrative contexts.
• Interpersonal Skills – Strong ability to communicate diplomatically and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Must be able to give and receive instructions, respond to inquiries appropriately, and foster positive working relationships.
• Student‑Centered Commitment – Evident dedication to student success and support, along with the ability to represent the OSU‑OKC and OSU brands with professionalism, positivity, and integrity.
• Leadership and Goal Development – Evidence of innovative leadership practices, with the ability to establish, implement, and continuously refine goals aligned with institutional priorities.
• Ethical and Professional Conduct – Demonstrated, consistent history of ethical behavior, professionalism, and adherence to institutional policies and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in related field.
• Minimum of one year of successful supervisory or administrative leadership in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Reduced load to fulfill administrative leadership responsibilities; not to be less than 15 credit hours per academic year, or 12 credit hours if most courses have scheduled laboratory.
• Oversees general education discipline area(s) and ensures course consistency and quality.
• Leads hiring recommendations, onboarding, evaluation input, workload coordination, and faculty development for faculty in the general education chair’s portfolio.
• Ensures consistency and quality of general education courses, shared course expectations, and alignment across sections and modalities.
• Ensures alignment of course curricula with OSRHE CEP expectations and general education requirements where applicable, maintains general education documentation and evidence for reviews.
• Manages the allocated budget lines for their portfolio (including adjunct and operating needs as assigned), submits resource requests to the Dean.
• Builds schedules for courses in their portfolio, recommends instructor assignments, ensures coverage, and efficient course rotation.
• Leads general education success strategies (gateway course improvement, DFW reduction, common supports), uses data to improve course outcomes.
• Supports concurrent enrollment relationships and general education pathway coordination; serves as liaison with college connection coordinator.
• Leads general education assessment plan for the portfolio, including at least one general education outcome (often more), uses evidence to drive improvements. Collects data and makes curriculum changes based on data trends.
• Performs as a key member of the General Education Council for general education outcome assessment, course alignment and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with transfer institutions in the articulation of courses and/or degree programs.
• Remains current with theory and practice in the profession: coordinates and monitors professional growth activities for faculty.
• Coordinates the recruitment, selection, and recommendation of adjunct faculty and actively participates in the selection of qualified full-time faculty.
• Develops and monitors faculty teaching loads.
• Evaluates faculty/staff.
• Supervise textbook selection.
• Supervise implementation of initiatives for student success and retention.
• Establishes and maintains effective cooperation and coordination with all other schools, departments, and support units on campus.
• Supervises the planning and development of continuing education courses, workshops, and/or programs.
• Participates in professional organizations.
• Completes all mandatory training and participates in RPT-recommended level of professional development each year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees