Department Chair, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

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Department Chair, Logistics & Supply Chain Management - North Campus

Responsibilities:

Decision-Making and Leadership

• Creates and approves goals for department by interpreting and supporting the goals of the institution as they relate to the department
• Implements and/or reinforces changes based on policy decision; interprets department policies to faculty, staff, students, and/or public
• Initiates and maintains communication with administrative staff, faculty, students, industry, external community, state, and national agencies
• Informs the dean of decisions involving changes in the department and issues related to other campuses
• Conducts meetings with faculty to evaluate and approve departmental plans and delivery of instruction
• Provides for the necessary research and department support to obtain/maintain external grant funds or donations if appropriate
• Resolves issues between faculty and student
• Keeps current on trends, issues and initiatives in workforce and technical education that may impact teaching and learning within the departmental programs
• Assigns teaching loads and other departmental duties
• Identifies 'best practices' for department or processes in collaboration with industry and community needs
• Monitors compliance with policies and procedures of the College
• Attends meetings (e.g. department meetings, task forces, committees, councils)

Department Operations – Non-Faculty Activities

• Reviews the annual department budget
• Reviews/approves the purchases of goods and services
• Develops Program Assessment Plans
• Develops and/or reviews class schedules

Department Operations – Faculty Activities

• Recommends renewal of faculty contracts. Reviews and approves personnel changes within the department and forwards forms to the respective dean
• Determines personnel needs in the department and makes appropriate requests in writing and participates in hiring interviews in conjunction with the appropriate search committee
• Performs tracking and analyzing of program data, specifically student performance and enrollment data.
• Develops and implements strategies that support program completion, job placement, and/or transfer opportunities for students when appropriate.
• Ensures department participation in student recruitment efforts including new student orientations, job fairs, open house and college night events

Professional Development and Performance Management

• Evaluates individual teaching effectiveness at least annually using consistent evaluation procedures, and informs the dean of any concerns about the performance of department members
• Recognizes faculty who demonstrate a high level of teaching effectiveness, giving recognition for positive actions of faculty as well as offering constructive suggestions for professional growth
• Supervises and evaluates new faculty and staff
• Provides and/or promotes professional development opportunities to members of the department as appropriate
• Meets with faculty and/or staff members to create the KPIs that reflect the particular needs of the department, as well as consideration for the annual priorities of the College that impact teaching and learning
• Provides evaluation and ongoing feedback about faculty and/or staff performance
• Participates in validation meetings to review and discuss performance ratings of department members with college leadership

Curriculum and Assessment

• Facilitates assessment of student learning outcomes
• Facilitates the development of curriculum programs, projects, and initiatives in support of the college’s mission and strategic plan and the college’s facilities master plan
• Works with the Office of Institutional Research in gathering data (surveys).
• Participates in activities associated with SACS accreditation, program accreditation and/or program review
• Monitors program compliance with national, state, and/or regional agencies

Administrative duties as needed to oversee departmental budgets

• Reviews departmental budgets
• Follows and reviews procurement activities
• Reviews compliance to Blackboard standards for faculty
• Approves departmental payroll
• EPAF processing
• Collaborates with program directors and faculty to develop and implement innovative partnerships with business and industry/ governmental agencies, high schools, and universities
• Participate in reviews of division programs selected for the annual program review process.
• Teach a minimum and maximum of one (1) class per year during the summer only

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate the College values
• Strong understanding of the following logistics and supply chain processes: procurement & sourcing, logistics & transportation, inventory & warehouse management, customs & trade compliance, manufacturing & production planning, and technology & data analytics
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to Texas community colleges
• Understanding of the teaching-learning process, especially in technical education programs
• Familiarity with program and college accreditation standards
• Proficiency in computer programs and formatting (Power BI, Excel)
• Knowledge of internships, apprenticeships, and other experiential learning options
• Financial and budget management skills
• Strong leadership, verbal, and written communication, organizational, and computer skills
• Ability to provide strategic planning, manage and evaluate programs, and maintain compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain working relationships
• Data analysis skills

Education and Experience:

Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of industry experience
• Three (3) years of progressive leadership

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution
• Ten (10) years of industry experience
• Five (5) years teaching/training
• Higher Education experience

Related widely recognized industry certification(s) including but not limited to:

• ADLT: Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport
• APSM: Associate Professional in Supply Management
• CAPM: Certified Associate in Project Management
• CCS: Certified Customs Specialist
• CES: Certified Export Specialist
• CLT: Certificate in Logistics and Transport
• CLTD: Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution
• CPIM: Certified in Production and Inventory Management
• CPSM: Certified Professional in Supply Management
• CPSD: Certified Professional in Supply Diversity
• CSCMP: SCPro Certification
• CSCP: Certified Supply Chain Professional
• CSQP: Certified Supplier Quality Professional
• CTCD: Certified Texas Contract Developer
• CTCM: Certified Texas Contract Manager
• CTSC: Certified in Transportation for Supply Chain
• DGR: Dangerous Goods Certification
• LCB: Licensed Customs Broker
• MILT: Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
• Six Sigma/Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Salary Grade: CHAIR

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req5728

Posting Close Date: 6/20/2025 at 6 pm CST