Department Chair, Math

Overview

To serve as Department Chair, and teach mathematics courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies; develop, revise, and maintain course materials; recommend/design new programs; maintain office hours; participate in appropriate professional development opportunities; participate in College and community activities, promote the mission of the College; develop/implement retention strategies; assist in graduate placement; attend graduation ceremony; assist with student advising and registration;

serve on College committees; promote institutional goals; assist with departmental administrative responsibilities. Teaching may be on any campus, or by distance learning, and may be days, nights, weekends or a combination.

Present course material through a variety of appropriate and effective instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process.

Develop, revise, and maintain courses and curriculum through course objectives, outlines, and other appropriate instructional material. Recommend and assist with the design and development of new courses and/or programs.

Maintain required office hours, exhibit effective classroom management and control, attempt new instructional strategies, and submit timely and accurate information and reports.

Maintain current, accurate information on assigned advisees and assist with students' academic, professional, and, when applicable, personal development.

Participate in activities designed to develop professional skills to maintain and improve proficiency.

Participate in college activities and the promotion of the College and its programs through public service.

The demonstration of effective planning, coordinating, and operating the department through scheduling and evaluating courses and instructors (full-time and part-time), budgeting, using advisory committees where applicable, and other duties necessary to maintain a quality instructional program.

Master's degree in mathematics, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics.

A minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience, and experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level, and providing academic advising at the post-secondary level.

Professional, collegial, and ethical conduct, decisions, and relationships are expected at all times.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability