Internal Vacancy Only

PART-TIME

DEPARTMENT CHAIR – Career and Technical Education (CTE)

JOB DUTIES:

• Supervise and evaluate provisional and non-provisional department members following the prescribed

evaluation procedure.

• Assist with recruitment, hiring, and orientation of new faculty members, ensuring that they are fully versed

in departmental policies and procedures.

• Foster an environment of academic excellence and collaboration among faculty and instructors, including

concurrent partners, and promote ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Develop and administer academic programs within the department, including course offerings, schedules,

and instructional budgets. Recommends overload assignments based on program and student need with

budgetary consideration.

• Provide leadership in program and curriculum development, assessment, and scheduled program reviews to

ensure programs are meeting student needs and that they are aligned with the college's overall goals and

objectives.

• Represent the department in college-wide committees, meetings, and events, and collaborate with other

department chairs and college administrators to promote institutional objectives.

• Manage and monitor departmental budgets, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated to meet

programmatic and instructional needs.

• Advocate for the department's interests, both internally and externally, and serve as the liaison between

administration and department staff.

• Performs other duties relevant to department operations as assigned by the Office of Academic Affairs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full-time faculty with at least three years of teaching experience for Otero in some capacity (i.e., FT,

• Ability to supervise and coach faculty peers while serving as a liaison between faculty and administration

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining a strong

START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: $6,000

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For consideration, an applicant file must contain:

1. Cover letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications
2. Resume

Please submit the application file to:

Kelsey Barbee

Director of Human Resources

Otero College

1802 Colorado Avenue

La Junta, CO 81050

719 384-6824

or via email at kelsey.barbee@otero.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled 1st review of applications will be May 10th, 2023.