Department Chair - Design Programs
Company: The Art Institute of Houston, LLC
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Summary: - - -The Department Chair is responsible for overseeing
and engaging the academic experience of all students within the
assigned Design Department for the institution (Ai Houston, Ai
Austin and Ai San Antonio). Department Chairs meet with students to
evaluate program progression and work with all functions of the
institution to ensure students receive the support needed to
complete their program in a timely manner. - The Department Chair
also manages all Full-Time and Adjunct Faculty within the
Department, ensuring all faculty are credentialed, engaged and
following policies and procedures. In addition, Department Chairs
are in charge of overseeing curricular activities, including
assessment, and systematic program review. Department Chairs will
have a cohort of students they are responsible for in addition to
teaching two (2) courses each quarter (exclusive of Internships and
Independent Studies). - In order to meet the expectations of a
Department Chair you are required to be on campus five (5) days a
week for 40 hours. - -Incumbent must assure that The Arts
Institutes International philosophy: quality services to clients;
development, growth, involvement and recognition of employees;
sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to
innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in
carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. -Key
Job Elements:1. Student
- Review student audits in coordination with institutional
registrar.
- Meet with students on a regular basis during office hours for
assigned classes taught.
- Organize a meeting/engagement event for all new students.
- Evaluate and manage as appropriate all TOC (Transfer of Credit)
packets for their department areas.
- Follow up on weekly student LDA (Last Day of Attendance)
reports per program and take or assign action to engage students as
appropriate.
- Work with Student Life in managing and resolving student
complaints.
- Monitor and advise students of SAP (Satisfactory Academic
Progress) status quarterly.
- Responsible for periodic and documented (in CVUE) outreach of
an assigned cohort of students within the department.2. Faculty
- Oversee all Full-Time and Adjunct faculty within the
Department, ensuring adherence to all university policies outlined
within letters of appointment.
- Oversee and manage Brightspace shell review of all Department
faculty prior to the beginning of each session start.
- Conduct faculty performance reviews. Full-Time (once a year).
Adjunct faculty (every four quarters of instruction).
- Create and maintain robust roster of credentialed adjunct
faculty.
- Update SACS faculty rosters for all department faculty members
on a quarterly basis.
- Manage hiring process of adjunct faculty (with Dean's
approval). Coordinate appropriate teaching demonstrations to ensure
academic quality of instruction.
- Determine faculty coaching needs based upon assessment of
instructional effectiveness and course level student learning
outcomes.
- Ensure faculty is submitting Career Edge tickets regarding
students' issues.
- Track and communicate all faculty technology issues to Dean of
Academic Affairs and appropriate IT staff (Brightspace access,
email, password, etc.).
- Ensure faculty participation in institutional committees as
required by the Dean of Academics (Curriculum and Institutional
Effectiveness, Library, Technology, and Faculty Development).
- Coordinate with HR staff and Dean of Academics on any faculty
performance issues.3. - Instruction
- Teach two (2) courses, (pre-approved by Dean of Academic
Affairs) per quarter within their programmatic area.
- Additional classes assigned based upon department SSB.4.
Curriculum
- Work with Dean of Academic Affairs, Full-Time Faculty and PAC
(Program Advisory Committee) to research, develop and implement
industry relevant curriculum with all necessary supporting
documents (Student Learning Outcomes, Syllabi, etc.) required for
State and Regional Accreditation Agencies.
- Coordinate Institutional Effectiveness assessment activities
for each programmatic area.
- Coordinate and conduct systematic program review at minimum
every 5 (five) years for all programs including relevancy /
currency of the programs, student achievement outcomes, etc.5.
Academic scheduling and registration
- Course scheduling (on-ground courses at campus level)
- Course scheduling recommendations (MIU-GC courses at
institutional level)
- Ensure effective student registration for their respective
department and programs.
- Confirm faculty for course assignments prior to each session
start.
- Build and maintain industry support through involvement with
industry practitioners, thought leaders, employers and external
organizations.
- Participate in Art Institute level monthly calls with Academic
Deans, Department Chairs, Program Coordinators and FT Faculty to
discuss topics such as best practices, curriculum, training needs
and software issues impacting the program.
- Manage Program Coordinators as applicable.
- With Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Institutional
Effectiveness, manage, maintain, update, and submit any required
Programmatic Accreditation requirements (i.e. CIDA, ACF).
- Participate and lead academic department with institutional
recruiting initiatives and activities (Open Houses, Orientations,
etc.).
- Oversee technical needs for effective course delivery,
including software and capital equipment. Coordinate with local IT
Staff and Institutional Technology Committee.6. Additional
responsibilities
- Build and maintain industry support through involvement with
industry practitioners, thought leaders, employers and external
organizations.
- Participate in Art Institute level monthly calls with Academic
Deans, Department Chairs, Program Coordinators and FT Faculty to
discuss topics such as best practices, curriculum, training needs
and software issues impacting the program.
- Manage Program Coordinators as applicable.
- With Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Institutional
Effectiveness, manage, maintain, update, and submit any required
Programmatic Accreditation requirements (i.e. CIDA, ACF).
- Participate and lead academic department with institutional
recruiting initiatives and activities (Open Houses, Orientations,
etc.).
- Oversee technical needs for effective course delivery,
including software and capital equipment. Coordinate with local IT
Staff and Institutional Technology Committee.7. Other duties as
assigned. -Reports To: - - Dean of Academic AffairsSupervises:
-Full Time and Adjunct FacultyInteracts With: -Academic Affairs,
Faculty, Students -Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities): -
- Knowledge
- Master's degree in Interior Design, NCIDQ certification
REQUIRED.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of successful higher education leadership
experience, prior experience as a program coordinator or Full-Time
faculty member.
- Extensive local / national network of contacts within the
industry.
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong interpersonal skills with faculty and students.
- Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation
skills.
- Strong computer literacy skills with the Microsoft Office
Suite.
- Abilities
- Ability to conceive and market adult educational programs
consistent with the Ai Brand.
- Ability to listen to all constituents (e.g. staff, etc.) and to
understand and respond positively to their requests.
- Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple
priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet
deadlines. -
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