KC Chair Professor - Humanities

Kettering Health•Kettering, OH

About The Position

The Chair of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is responsible for the General Education courses offered by the college as it educates the program and biology students in their pursuit of degrees they seek. This requires managing course offerings, course content, Bulletin copy, as well as the various faculties (including English, Religion, Psychology, Sociology, as well as adjunct history and art faculty) that make up HSS. The chair must also meet with the committees to which they are assigned in the governance structure of the college. Above all, the functioning of the department must advance institutional mission and goals in collaboration with all other college departments and programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Earned masters degree required; doctoral degree preferred
At least 3 years of previous experience as a faculty member in higher education required; in a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher education preferred.
At least 3 years of progressive management responsibility in higher education preferred, in a healthcare setting accepted.
Membership in appropriate professional organizations is considered a necessary element of this position.
Participation in community organizations enhancing the effectiveness of the College is encouraged.
Interpersonal Skills
Service Orientation
Collaboration and Partnerships
Communication
Trustworthiness
Leadership Skills
Aligning Performance for Success
Building a Successful Team
Mentoring
Delegating Responsibility
Facilitating Change
Inspiring Others
Management Skills
Information Monitoring
Operational Decision Making
Planning and Organizing
Personal Attributes
Continuous Learning
Innovation
Personal Growth
Learning Facilitation
Curriculum Development and Coordination
Facilitation of Learning
Program Representative
Teaching
Course evaluations by students at the end of each course
Peer evaluation and review
Service
KH Annual Evaluation and college Faculty Evaluation Supplement
Scholarship
KH Annual Evaluation and college Faculty Evaluation Supplement

Responsibilities

Ensures the HSS department (‘department’) aligns with the overall mission of Kettering College (‘the college’) and the needs of the programs it serves.
Encourages the spiritual growth of the faculty, staff, and students within the department.
Sets tone and expectations of all members for creating a successful team of faculty who work to achieve department goals.
Uses teachable moments to assist team members toward team cohesiveness and facilitation of department goals.
Facilitates openness to change and continuous improvement for the Department.
Identifies opportunities and barriers to change; works with faculty and staff to foster continuous improvement.
Manages individual faculty members to achieve optimal results in their areas of responsibilities.
Supervises specific faculties within the department to ensure they are working effectively together to achieve their specific goals and responsibilities.
Leads the department’s development and use of outcomes assessments.
Facilitates positive external relationships with important stakeholders of the college.
Advocates for faculty development opportunities.
Collaborates with their supervising dean on all hiring and contract issues.
Responsible for hiring and supervising of the department’s regularly contracted and adjunct faculty and guest lecturers.
Develops and manages workload allocations of faculty in the department, in collaboration with the dean and faculty.
Participates as a member of the following committees: Dean’s Council, Student Success, and others as assigned by the dean.
Participates in and contributes to other programs’ and college’s assessment and accreditation efforts.
Ensures the department supports the institutional goals and outcomes of Kettering Health.
Participates as a member of the leadership structure within Kettering Health.