This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Chair, Business and Industrial Technology Department

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Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resume and Cover Letter is required. Unofficial transcripts required prior to campus interview, official transcripts required upon hire. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the of the process of applying for a position.

In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College-Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.

If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409) 984-6237 or (409) 984-6259.

LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. EEO/AA

The Chair of Business and Industrial Technology is responsible for the management and day to day operations of the Business and Industrial Technology Department. The Chair reports to the reports to the Dean of Educational Programs.

Masters’ degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Three years of full-time experience teaching at the college level.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, pull, and push. The employee must regularly lift and carry up to 15 pounds and move up to 20 pounds. Requires infrequent stooping, bending, sorting, and filing.

Administrative experience as a Program Director, Department Chair or other similar position in higher education.

Minimum salary - $70,000

40 hours per week

Manage the curriculum through development, implementation and evaluation.

Update program documents, publications, website, and other media used for communication annually.

Manage advisory committees for technical programs within the department.

Provide quality instruction and advising for students.

Manage department budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.

Maintain program accreditations and recognitions.

Recruit students and faculty.

Manage faculty and staff to include quality instruction, professional development, evaluation, teamwork and other areas as identified.

Develop and implement an efficient and effective class schedule for the department.

Provide service to the college and community.

Guide and participate in assessment of courses, programs and department.

Establish effective working relationships with college and community partners.

Ability to communicate effectively, including public speaking.

Exhibit knowledge of instructional methods including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, and design of individual development plans.

Keeps Dean informed on a regular basis of all actual or potential problems, concerns, or issues related to the Business and Industrial Technology Department faculty, staff, students and community partners which may affect the well being or interests of the Department or those of the College.

Comply with campus policies and procedures.