Description
Our Institutional Objectives: SAE Institute of Technology is a private postsecondary
training institution, educating a diverse student population throughout the
world. We are committed to preparing students for careers in the creative media
fields through a solid grounding in current technology, consisting of both the
practical experience and theoretical knowledge.
In order to fulfill our commitment to
the students, our curriculum reflects the latest developments in the creative
media industries. Equipment, hardware and software also reflect current
and dominant workplace technologies in order to ensure students gain experience
relevant for career preparation. Additionally, SAE provides the opportunity for
students to acquire the technical language and communication skills necessary
in today’s job market
SAE is
seeking a Department Chair for the NYC Campus. The
role of the Department Chair is to administer the designated program on a practical
day-to-day and strategic long-term basis. All aspects of the program’s
operation and success fall under the Department Chair’s purview, including oversight
of academics, retention, faculty, technology, facilities, and student
satisfaction.
The
Department Chair reports to the Director of Education and supervises the
instructional staff for the designated degree and diploma program(s).
Qualifications
· A master’s degree is required for
schools offering an associate or bachelor’s, a bachelor’s degree for schools
offering a diploma
program. Exceptional
professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
· A minimum of five (5) years of related
professional experience
· A minimum of three (3) years
experience as a teacher and/or academic administrator
· Proven leadership skills
Duties
and Responsibilities
· Teach at least one course per
semester and fill in for other teachers as necessary
· Recruit, train, support, supervise,
and evaluate instructional faculty
· Ensure that academic objectives
are consistently met
· Conduct in-class observations of
instructional faculty on a regular basis
· Establish teaching assignments and
provide schedules to the Director of Education
· Coordinate and document
professional development programs
· Develop and maintain positive
workforce attitude
· Ensure effective implementation
and assessment of all academic policies and procedures
· Participate in the National
Curriculum Review Committee, if requested, to Review and revise curriculum,
focusing on industry
trends and the job market
· Implement company approved
standard curriculum in all courses
· Support, monitor, evaluate, and refine
the educational process to ensure optimal delivery of approved curricula and an
excellent
student experience
· Evaluate, refine, and archive course
syllabi, web resources and materials (tutorials, Keynote/PowerPoint
presentations, LMS
content, etc.)
· Work with the National Librarian
to develop programs, identify needed resources, recommend additions to the
school’s holdings,
and ensure academic integration with the Learning Resource Center
· Maintain accurate student and
department records; provide regular reports of academic metrics
· Assess and report on the
facilities, equipment, supplies, and space used by the program; conduct necessary
research to ensure
relevancy of technology
· Participate in budget development
and implementation
· Oversee inventory and distribution
of supplies
· Remain current with technology,
industry trends, and educational techniques
· Actively promote SAE on campus and
in the community, taking part in open houses and other events
· Ensure that programs are delivered
in compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements
· Coordinate and host Program
Advisory Committee meetings
· Conduct regular department meetings
and keep minutes on file
· Schedule seminars and/or workshops
relevant to course curriculum
· Coordinate and evaluate academic
advising and support of students
· Perform other duties as requested
by the Director of Education and/or Campus Director