We have an opening for a Department Head - Industrial Processes at our TCAT Chattanooga State campus!
Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values:
We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.
We care about the well-being of each other.
We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.
We collaborate to build a better future.
Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.
General Summary
The Chattanooga State Community College TCAT Department Head for Industrial Processes provides administrative leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for all Industrial Processes programs, including Welding, Residential and Commercial Electricity, Industrial Automation and Robotics, Machine Tool, Building Construction, and HVAC/R. The Department Head supervises full‑time and adjunct faculty; manages curriculum, accreditation compliance, scheduling, budgets, and industry engagement; and supports student achievement through high‑quality instruction and workforce‑aligned programming.
Programs are delivered at four locations: Chattanooga Campus, Construction Career Center, Marion, and Rhea Counties. Chattanooga Campus offers courses both day and evening.
Essential Functions
Teaching Excellence & Program Innovation
- Ensure instructional programs are regularly assessed for learning outcomes.
-Cultivate and manage an active list of adjunct instructors.
- Support faculty with assessment design and pedagogical refinement.
- Teach courses within the department as needed.
- Coordinate selection, use, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
- Oversee curriculum development and alignment with accreditation standards.
- Encourage evidence‑based instructional practices.
- Support innovation aligned with labor market needs.
- Work with faculty on curriculum changes.
- Work with faculty to prepare for accreditation reviews and program evaluations.
- Build and maintain employer relationships.
- Support program advisory board meetings at least once annually.
- Represent the College and TCAT division at community, state, and national meetings and events.
- Establish and implement operational policies and long‑range goals.
Fiscal Stewardship
- Prepare and administer departmental budgets.
- Oversee grant management, reporting, and compliance.
- Utilize administrative and instructional software systems.
Holistic Student Support
- Participate in student recruitment and admission decisions and activities.
- Support placement of students in work‑based learning (WBL) experiences.
- Review and respond to various reports in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with student services to support students.
- Work collaboratively with student services teams to connect learners with academic, advising, and support resources.
Organizational Culture
- Direct, coordinate, and evaluate personnel within the Industrial Processes division.
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise departmental employees; conduct performance evaluations.
- Support the College’s mission and core values.
- Maintain a respectful and student‑centered environment.
- Support and provide leadership for College and division goals.
Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial processes experience.
-Technical Diploma
- Experience teaching or supervising technical programs.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory or management experience.
- Associate's degree or higher
- Experience with accreditation, curriculum development, and grants.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in industrial fields.
- Ability to lead in a manner that reflects the values of the College.
- Proficiency in administrative software systems.
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
-Ability to think strategically, to act with a sense of urgency, to work collaboratively, and to make decisions, both collaboratively and independently.
-Ability to lead complex projects.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Regular walking/standing in labs; lifting equipment; exposure to shop environments.
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials and machinery.
Salary
Commensurate with experience and TBR guidelines.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a résumé/CV, references, and unofficial transcripts.
Open until filled: yes