Department Chair - Plumbing

Posting Details
Candidate(s) recommended for hire are subject to a criminal background check.
Position Information
Position Title
Department Chair - Plumbing
Announcement Summary
Fayetteville Technical Community College is currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced individual to join our team as the Department Chair/Instructor for the Plumbing Department. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field of plumbing, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality teaching and mentoring for our students.
The Plumbing curriculum places an emphasis on hands-on practice in the lab and on live projects in the community to prepare students with the skills needed to layout plumbing systems in residential and small commercial buildings.
The Plumbing program is a member of the Fayetteville Area Plumbing Contractor's Association in partnership with many area employers.
We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:
NC State Health Plan
NC State Retirement Plan
Paid Leave
Paid Holidays
Cafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)
Educational Benefits
Longevity
TRICARE Supplement Benefits
Full-time employee benefits.
Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives related to assigned curriculum department.
• Perform overall coordination duties for the department, including coordination of curriculum development and review activities.
• Assist the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean in the marketing of assigned curriculum; provide input on marketing materials and literature for distribution to potential students; make presentations to schools, organizations, and other contacts.
• Coordinate the program advisory committee for the department and ensure subordinate program coordinators are also effectively managing their advisory committees.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to discuss and possibly implement procedures and suggestions by the Program Advisory Board Membership for progressive improvements.
• Provide input to the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean on program budget needs to include part-time salaries, supplies, equipment, travel, and other costs.
• Monitor all expenditures for cost effectiveness and efficiency of departmental operations.
• Develop, review, and recommend new or modified course outlines, supplies, materials, and textbooks; maintain currency of instructional techniques and methods.
• Provide to the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean proposed revisions and updates of course outlines and syllabi for approval/retention.
• Assist the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean with the identification and recruitment of potential faculty and lab technicians for the curriculum; participate in interview selection committees; provide initial departmental orientation and training to new hires.
• Assist the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean with the scheduling and staffing for all classes in the department, including monitoring classes for effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• Provide written input to the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean on the evaluation of faculty, staff, and lab technicians assigned within the department.
• Recommend to the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean courses that could be offered via distance learning techniques, including eArmyu, and coordinate with faculty members to teach the new courses; coordinate with faculty for enrollment into DOC training; coordinate for development of Attachment E document on new courses to be offered and submit to the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean.
• Coordinate and assist in the maintenance and security of equipment, as appropriate.
• Submit a Personal and Professional Development Plan to the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean on an annual basis and ensure faculty assigned to the department also provide a well-thought out plan.
• Maintain departmental activities within SACSCOC criterion on a daily basis.
• Participate in student advisement and registration processes.
• Make appropriate recommendations to the Division Chair and/or Academic Dean on student graduation readiness.
• Resolve complaints or problems among faculty, staff, and students within the department and advise Division Chair and/or Academic Dean of potential escalation of problems, as appropriate.
• Verify accuracy and timely submission of 10% rosters and final grade rosters for faculty members assigned to the department.
• Comply with the instructional responsibilities, as explained in the job description for instructional faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned for curriculum department as a part of the administrative responsibilities for teaching faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Plumbing Diploma
• Must be familiar with tools and materials in the plumbing field.
• Must know plumbing codes and be able to read blueprints.
• Three to five years experience in commercial and residential plumbing.

Communication, both oral and written, skills necessary. Must have expert efficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
Extensive experience, well documented in the application packet, may be considered in lieu of the diploma requirement.
Preferred Requirements
Associates Degree in related field.
Plumbing P-1 License
Teaching experience at the community college or four-year college. On-line teaching experience.
Full or Part Time
Full Time
College Pay Scale
College Scale
Number of Months
12
Employee Benefits
NC State Health Plan
NC State Retirement Plan
Paid Leave
Paid Holidays
Cafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)
Educational Benefits
Longevity
TRICARE Supplement Benefits
Posting Number
F4-24
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
The Fayetteville Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Screening of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
NOTE: All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.
Three (3) Professional References Are Required.