Program Chair of Visual Communications (7977)

At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business. The Visual Communications Program Chair serves as a technical expert on program curriculum for faculty and students and helps to implement student retention strategies. Key Responsibilities Conducts regular curriculum implementation meetings with faculty and recommends improvements in curriculum design. Serves as a subject matter expert for students, instructional staff and advisory committees regarding academic curriculum and technical information. Coordinates with Associate Dean to conduct instructor conferences and professional development sessions. Collaborates with Corporate Curriculum and Academic Affairs management to implement new program curricula. Oversees hiring, training, development, supervision and performance of faculty. Assists with student problem resolution, implementing policies and procedures, and student orientation and advising. Maintains teaching assignments as scheduled. Required Skills: Professional certification and a Bachelors degree is required, Masters degree preferred. Formal education degrees must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Minimum 5 years applicable experience in four or more of the following: VB, Mathpro Explorer, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Macromedia Director, Character Studio, Adobe Premiere, Sound Forge, and/or Microsoft Inter Dev. Minimum of 2 years of related teaching experience in a post-secondary accredited institution is required. Superior interpersonal and communication skills. Proficient in MS Office, Internet, and course management software. Demonstrated creative, innovative, problem solving skills. Proven track record of project completions. Past history of developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. Able to obtain and maintain licenses if applicable as required by state or accrediting commissions. Evening and Saturday hours required.We offer a competitive salary, 401(k), group medical (including the new Health Savings Account option), dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, a tuition discount program for you and your family members, and employee tuition reimbursement, just to name a few.To apply directly to this position, please click here.For more information about ITT Educational Services, Inc. visit our websites: http://www.ittesi.com and http://www.itt-tech.edu. Company: ITT Educational Services, Inc. Job Title: Program Chair of Visual Communications (7977) Company: ITT Educational Services, Inc. Location: Thornton, CO 80229 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Education/Training Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree