Department Chair (Support Services) NVC - req12997

This position will support Tutoring and Library Services.

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.

To receive consideration for employment, you must upload transcript(s) and a Resume/CV.

Posting closes on: 9/21/2025 at 6:00pm CST

Employment type: AD

Hours per Week: Varies

Hourly or Salaried: Salary

Entry Pay: Depends on education level

Funding source: Hard Money

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Academic Affairs
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, Texas, 78251
United States

Requisition #: req12997

Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Evenings and weekends may be required.

Job Summary and Description

The Department Chair will support the institution’s vision for student success and performance excellence by managing and teaching in assigned department(s) at the College. Chairs ensure that the department functions efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with College and District procedures and policies and other accreditation and certification guidelines.

Reports to Dean/Vice President of Academic Success.

Department Chairs are classified as Faculty Department Chair or Administrator Department Chair. Faculty Department Chairs are further classified according to the ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.

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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Level of educational completion as required for faculty status.
• Experience in college teaching, instructional administration and program planning and development with a record of increasingly broad responsibilities.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in relevant field of study.
• Five years of experience leading academic departments in a higher education institution.
• Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member at a higher education institution.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licenses or certifications may be required depending on programs managed (e.g., Registered Nursing license).

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