*INTERNAL POSTING* Division Chair- Advanced Manufacturing (North)

• INTERNAL POSTING* Division Chair- Advanced Manufacturing (North)

Salary

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Location

COASTAL - Thomasville - 30755 Highway 43 S, Thomasville, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

07948

College/Division

COASTL-205020-Advanced Manufacturing

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Coastal Alabama Community College

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Position Summary

The Division Chair is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating the respective instructional division(s). This responsibility also includes oversight of all division instructors, assisting in providing professional development activities, assisting in making hiring recommendations, and making necessary modifications to successfully complete activities for the instructional division. Also, the Division Chair is responsible for working closely with the appropriate Director and Instructional Officer in the development and allocation of division budgets and funds. These job responsibilities are considered supplemental duties to an instructor's regular full-time duties.

This is a temporary appointment on the D-1 Salary Schedule, wherein an instructor serves at the pleasure of the President and can be removed at any time. These supplemental duties do not create a job position for which tenure or non-probationary status is earned.

$400 per month stipend as permitted by the ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedules, as well as one course release per semester.

This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code 16-22-15. It is the intent to place a current employee in this position.

For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@coastalalabama.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:

• Develops and submits proposed divisional class schedule, teaching load, and summer semester teaching schedule to the appropriate Director.
• Works with the appropriate Director on the planning, budgeting, and expenditures of funds allocated for the respective division.
• Maintains oversite of curriculum and master template.
• Develops a high level of instruction by working with instructors.
• Orients new instructors to the College and to their specific functions.
• Confers with instructors about examinations as the division chair deems necessary and advisable.
• Participates in the orientation of Adjunct Instructors.
• Recommends textbook adoptions to the appropriate Director and furnish lists of textbooks to be used in their divisions along with an estimate of the number needed each semester.
• Participates in recruiting instructors for the division, both full-time and part-time, using the appropriate Human Resources procedures.
• Presides over divisional meetings and submit copies of the minutes to the appropriate Director.
• Arranges, in cooperation with the appropriate Director, for classes to be covered when an instructor is absent and report instructor absences to the appropriate Instructional Officer.
• Ensures that all College reports and requested information are submitted accurately and promptly.
• Assists in student recruitment and retention of students.
• Works closely with the College administration on the development of annual budgets for approval by the President.
• Maintains inventory records of all equipment assigned to the respective division and periodically reconcile their records with those maintained by the appropriate Director.
• Acts as liaison between the division and appropriate administrators to ensure that policies and procedures are followed.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
• Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
• Attends all employee meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
• Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
• Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
• Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
• Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A current full-time instructor of Coastal Alabama Community College.
• The appropriate teaching credentials and experience to teach a course or courses in the respective division.
• Ability to traverse and work on other campuses as needed.
• Proficiency in communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years' experience as an instructor at the postsecondary level.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed online application form.

• Current resume' showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.

• Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position. Applications that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately rejected. In addition, only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.

All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to http://www.coastalalabama.edu/employment/ and click on the job title you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.

Please Note:

• It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.

• We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.

• You may not put "see resume" on any section of the application form.

• Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.

• When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you've successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.

• Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants' NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required tomonitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.

• Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.

• The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.

If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOED Customer Service:

Monday-Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

(855) 524-5627

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.?It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College is also an equal opportunity educator. It is the policy of the College that no student or other person because of age or race/color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or the like shall be excluded or limited from participation in or be denied the benefits of any college program or activity.

It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.

Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.?Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.

Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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A resume and college transcript(s) are required as attachments to an application. Have you submitted these documents? Applicants will not be considered without these attachments.

• Yes
• No

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Have you provided three professional references, including a valid email address for each? If you selected "No," please return to the application and ensure that you have listed three professional references and included a current email address for each before submitting.

• Yes
• No

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