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In Fall 2023, Dallas Christian College (DCC) launched a new Sports Science Department offering several degrees in that field. The first faculty chair for that department built from the ground up a strong, faith-based Sports Science programs that will shape students and impact those they serve for many years to come. Dallas Christian College (DCC) is seeking a Christ-centered and highly motivated faculty chair who can solidify and build upon that foundation. Position Summary:

The Sports Science Department Chair holds a full-time faculty position that includes responsibilities in both teaching and departmental management. The department chair serves in accordance with policies found in the DCC Employee Hand-book, including the Faculty Supplement in Sections 7-9 of that document. The department chair reports to the Vice President of Academics (VPA) and serves on the DCC Academic Council. The department chair provides direction, guidance, and oversight for the Sports Science Department, which offers five academic programs delivered primarily, but not exclusively, in the traditional, on-ground format:

DCC expects all members of the faculty to be committed to Jesus Christ as Lord and actively involved in a local Christian church (see below under “Statements of Faith”). In partnership with the faculty, administration, and student development staff, the Sports Science Department Chair promotes and advances DCC’s mission to “educate and mentor students to be people of influence, engaging in their calling to the work of Christ in the Church and in the world.” The department chair leads the department in creating transformative learning experiences that empower and equip students across learning modalities (traditional, residential, commuter, online, and non-traditional students) to lead enriched and productive lives that honor God and reflect integration of a biblical worldview. The department chair is expected to integrate Christian faith and learning, to support student spiritual and academic development and to uphold the doctrinal commitments and community standards of the college, consistent with accreditation standards of the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). See https://www.dallas.edu/about/#about-accreditation.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs stated in the DCC Employee Handbook, a normal full-time faculty workload “will not exceed the guidelines established by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) or fifteen (15) semester hours per semester, whichever is less.” Full-time faculty members may be asked to teach in the summer or other special sessions (e.g. Wintermester) and will receive additional compensation for doing so. During the summer months of June through mid-August, a faculty member may accept as many teaching assignments as time permits.

Since the Sports Science Department Chair carries both teaching and managerial responsibilities (outlined below), the department chair will teach less than a full-time load and receive load credit for managerial functions. The teaching/managerial load will be determined each year on an individual basis by the Vice President of Academics in conversation with the department chair. The ratio of teaching hours versus managerial hours may vary from year to year, depending on the activities of a given year. To illustrate: If a department is conducting formal program reviews, seeking professional accreditation, or developing multiple new programs, the chair may be assigned fewer teaching hours and more managerial hours for that year. If the managerial load is lighter for a given year, the chair may be assigned more teaching hours and fewer managerial hours. With permission from the VPA, chairs may teach up to 6 credit hours of overload per year with additional remuneration.

Lead and encourage departmental faculty as they carry out Dallas Christian College’s mission and educational goals. Areas of focus include:

Dallas Christian College has been a cornerstone of higher education in Dallas, TX, for over 75 years, dedicated to developing leaders through a Christ-centered education. Our vibrant community is known for its supportive atmosphere, where students thrive academically and spiritually, making it a fantastic place for both students and employees alike.