Department Head – Industrial Processes

We have an opening for a Department Head – Industrial Processes at our TCAT Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose
– We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

We cultivate a welcome and supportive
environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We
encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission – We are Chattanooga State,
a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of
students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

General Summary
The Chattanooga State Community College TCAT Department Head for Industrial Processes provides
administrative leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for all Industrial Processes programs, including Welding,
Residential and Commercial Electricity, Industrial Automation and Robotics, Machine Tool, Building Construction, and HVAC/R. The Department
Head supervises full-time and adjunct faculty; manages curriculum, accreditation compliance, scheduling, budgets, and industry engagement;
and supports student achievement through high-quality instruction and workforce-aligned programming.

Programs are delivered at four
locations: Chattanooga Campus, Construction Career Center, Marion, and Rhea Counties. Chattanooga Campus offers courses both day and
evening.

Essential Functions

Teaching Excellence & Program Innovation

Ensure instructional programs are regularly assessed for learning outcomes.
Cultivate and manage an active list of adjunct
instructors.
Support faculty with assessment design and pedagogical refinement.
Teach courses within the department as
needed.
Coordinate selection, use, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Oversee curriculum development and
alignment with accreditation standards.
Encourage evidence-based instructional practices.
Support innovation aligned
with labor market needs.
Work with faculty on curriculum changes.
Work with faculty to prepare for accreditation
reviews and program evaluations.
Build and maintain employer relationships.
Support program advisory board meetings at
least once annually.
Represent the College and TCAT division at community, state, and national meetings and events.
Establish and implement operational policies and long-range goals.

Fiscal Stewardship

Prepare and
administer departmental budgets.
Oversee grant management, reporting, and compliance.
Utilize administrative and
instructional software systems.

Holistic Student Support

Participate in student recruitment and
admission decisions and activities.
Support placement of students in work-based learning (WBL) experiences.
Review and
respond to various reports in a timely manner.
Collaborate with student services to support students.
Work
collaboratively with student services teams to connect learners with academic, advising, and support resources.

Organizational Culture

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate personnel within the Industrial Processes
division.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise departmental employees; conduct performance evaluations.
Support the
College’s mission and core values.
Maintain a respectful and student-centered environment.
Support and provide
leadership for College and division goals.

Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial processes experience.
Technical Diploma
Experience teaching or
supervising technical programs.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory or management experience.
Associate’s degree or higher
Experience with accreditation,
curriculum development, and grants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expertise in industrial fields.
Ability to lead in a manner that reflects the values of the College.
Proficiency in administrative software systems.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to think strategically, to act with a sense of urgency, to
work collaboratively, and to make decisions, both collaboratively and independently.
Ability to lead complex projects.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions