Department Head - Mathematics (Brenham Campus)
Blinn College
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2. Assists in the promotion of activities, strategies, and processes that prepare students for success while meeting the requirements of all internal and external accreditation entities.
3. Coordinates the specific academic areas assigned – in terms of planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
4. Monitor website for changes and updates, and communicate the changes back to the Dean and Assistant Dean.
5. Work with the Dean/Assistant Dean to prepare schedules that meet student needs.
6. Collaborate with the Dean, Assistant Dean, CRT, and faculty members to develop or improve new programs and program-improvement initiatives.
7. Mediate faculty-student conflict and communicate with Dean/ Assistant Dean.
8. Ensure that new faculty have the proper documentation, orientation, and mentoring to successfully meet student needs.
9. Support Dean/Assistant Dean in the interview process.
10. Serve on College Committees as assigned, to include appeals committees.
11. Oversee online and Quality Matters approval and re-approval process
12. Facilitate decision-making between campuses and disciplines.
13. Collect assessment documents and ensure that these are turned in to the CRTs and Assessment Coordinators on time.
14. Evaluates part time faculty members of their assigned department, including part time faculty teaching in high school settings.
15. Administer Student Perceptions of Instruction (SPOIs) and oversee data entry and analysis.
16. Inspect rooms and equipment for repairs and maintenance.
17. Coordinate substitutes for absent faculty and insure paperwork submitted in a timely manner.
18. Assign mentors to newly hired faculty.
19. Work with Division Operations Coordinator to ensure proper supplies are available for faculty and staff.
20. Perform educational review for SACSCOC compliance.
21. Accept other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Master’s degree with academic credentials in at least one of the assigned supervising areas from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Two years full-time teaching in higher education.
3. The ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
4. An understanding and commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.
5. Experience in mentoring new faculty and developing and enhancing faculty skills through effective evaluation.
6. Ability to make timely decisions appropriate to the situation and circumstances.
7. Meet deadlines for assigned reports and projects.
8. Strong commitment to innovative teaching, active learning, and the use of technology to support the delivery of instruction in all modalities.
9. Capacity to mediate student-faculty conflicts in a responsive manner.
10. Ability to listen, understand, and respond positively to requests and concerns from students, parents, and members of the academic community.
11. Capability to create a team–oriented climate with a specific discipline area(s) and build/maintain relationships with compassion and sensitivity – while demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude.
12. Ability to interact effectively as a discipline/program specific leader of an academic team and work collaboratively with others.
13. Foster a collegial work environment and work effectively with a diverse community.
14. Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Windows software, integrated software systems, and related instructional technology.
15. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
16. Ability to safeguard sensitive and/or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosures.
17. Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of the college.
18. Ability to travel to all Blinn campuses, as needed.
19. Must be a current full-time faculty member in the Business and Math Department. Preferred Experience and Training 1. Diverse teaching experiences in higher education.
2. Quality Matters approval certification.
3. Supervisory experience in a community college or a higher education institution related to a specific discipline/program. For example: biology, philosophy, history, accounting, music, etc.
4. Knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) policies governing colleges and of federal and state laws affecting community colleges, including experience with institutional accreditation process and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC).
5. Experience in online education including, teaching, course development and assessment. Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications As required by THECB and SACSCOC specifications for faculty of academic
transfer courses in mathematics. Special Notes To Applicants Must be a current full-time faculty member in the Business and Math Department at Blinn College.
The individual selected is expected to office on the Brenham campus. She or he will receive a 10-month contract, a $3,000 stipend for each long semester (Fall and Spring) and instructional releases of 6 ILUs per long semester.
Administrative Duty is scheduled by the Instructional Dean according to Divisional need and the 10th month may be assigned as non-contiguous days. With the approval of the Dean, the Department Head may teach additional classes if it does not interfere with the assigned 10th month. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12518 Supplemental Questions
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Position Information Requisition Number 2025033F Position Title Department Head - Mathematics (Brenham Campus) Salary Range See special notes to applicant below DBM Rating N/A Job Type Full Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 08/18/2025 Campus Bryan, RELLIS, Brenham, Schulenburg, Sealy, Distance Education Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours Position Summary Information Objective Serves as a Department Head within the Business & Mathematics Division Essential Duties 1. Works with the Dean and Assistant Dean in the areas of coordination, admissions, registration, database maintenance, textbook ordering, curriculum resource team meetings, and graduation activities in response to service area needs, for a defined instructional area.2. Assists in the promotion of activities, strategies, and processes that prepare students for success while meeting the requirements of all internal and external accreditation entities.
3. Coordinates the specific academic areas assigned – in terms of planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
4. Monitor website for changes and updates, and communicate the changes back to the Dean and Assistant Dean.
5. Work with the Dean/Assistant Dean to prepare schedules that meet student needs.
6. Collaborate with the Dean, Assistant Dean, CRT, and faculty members to develop or improve new programs and program-improvement initiatives.
7. Mediate faculty-student conflict and communicate with Dean/ Assistant Dean.
8. Ensure that new faculty have the proper documentation, orientation, and mentoring to successfully meet student needs.
9. Support Dean/Assistant Dean in the interview process.
10. Serve on College Committees as assigned, to include appeals committees.
11. Oversee online and Quality Matters approval and re-approval process
12. Facilitate decision-making between campuses and disciplines.
13. Collect assessment documents and ensure that these are turned in to the CRTs and Assessment Coordinators on time.
14. Evaluates part time faculty members of their assigned department, including part time faculty teaching in high school settings.
15. Administer Student Perceptions of Instruction (SPOIs) and oversee data entry and analysis.
16. Inspect rooms and equipment for repairs and maintenance.
17. Coordinate substitutes for absent faculty and insure paperwork submitted in a timely manner.
18. Assign mentors to newly hired faculty.
19. Work with Division Operations Coordinator to ensure proper supplies are available for faculty and staff.
20. Perform educational review for SACSCOC compliance.
21. Accept other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Master’s degree with academic credentials in at least one of the assigned supervising areas from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Two years full-time teaching in higher education.
3. The ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
4. An understanding and commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.
5. Experience in mentoring new faculty and developing and enhancing faculty skills through effective evaluation.
6. Ability to make timely decisions appropriate to the situation and circumstances.
7. Meet deadlines for assigned reports and projects.
8. Strong commitment to innovative teaching, active learning, and the use of technology to support the delivery of instruction in all modalities.
9. Capacity to mediate student-faculty conflicts in a responsive manner.
10. Ability to listen, understand, and respond positively to requests and concerns from students, parents, and members of the academic community.
11. Capability to create a team–oriented climate with a specific discipline area(s) and build/maintain relationships with compassion and sensitivity – while demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude.
12. Ability to interact effectively as a discipline/program specific leader of an academic team and work collaboratively with others.
13. Foster a collegial work environment and work effectively with a diverse community.
14. Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Windows software, integrated software systems, and related instructional technology.
15. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
16. Ability to safeguard sensitive and/or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosures.
17. Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of the college.
18. Ability to travel to all Blinn campuses, as needed.
19. Must be a current full-time faculty member in the Business and Math Department. Preferred Experience and Training 1. Diverse teaching experiences in higher education.
2. Quality Matters approval certification.
3. Supervisory experience in a community college or a higher education institution related to a specific discipline/program. For example: biology, philosophy, history, accounting, music, etc.
4. Knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) policies governing colleges and of federal and state laws affecting community colleges, including experience with institutional accreditation process and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC).
5. Experience in online education including, teaching, course development and assessment. Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications As required by THECB and SACSCOC specifications for faculty of academic
transfer courses in mathematics. Special Notes To Applicants Must be a current full-time faculty member in the Business and Math Department at Blinn College.
The individual selected is expected to office on the Brenham campus. She or he will receive a 10-month contract, a $3,000 stipend for each long semester (Fall and Spring) and instructional releases of 6 ILUs per long semester.
Administrative Duty is scheduled by the Instructional Dean according to Divisional need and the 10th month may be assigned as non-contiguous days. With the approval of the Dean, the Department Head may teach additional classes if it does not interfere with the assigned 10th month. Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12518 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently employed at Blinn College as a faculty member? Yes No * How long have you been employed at Blinn College as a full-time faculty member?(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe any prior supervisory experience you have had.(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your prior experience mentoring or evaluating faculty.(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your involvement with assessment activities including level of assessment, scope, and impact of your involvement.(Open Ended Question)
* Please provide examples where you have worked in a collaborative setting and describe your role and success.(Open Ended Question)
* Describe an experience where you provided excellent service to students and/or faculty.(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with students, faculty, and staff on each of the Blinn College campuses.(Open Ended Question)
* Please provide information on your experience in resolving a conflict in the workplace.(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with designing and building course schedules along with any strategies you might utilize to predict course offerings and make instructor assignments.(Open Ended Question)
* The department head is responsible for the day-to-day academic needs and support of the department. Tell us why you would be the ideal person to occupy this position?(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.(Open Ended Question)
* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Other Document 1 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)
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