10.02.03 Division Chairs

Original Approval:  06/03/2024
Last Updated:       09/03/2026
Last Reviewed:    09/03/2026

Policy/Purpose:

It is the policy of Coastal Alabama Community College to select Division Chairs to provide leadership and administrative responsibilities to an assigned academic division.

Scope:

This policy applies to all Coastal Alabama Community College students and employees during any activity involving the College, including the workday. In addition, visitors, vendors, contractors, and all other non-employees are expected to recognize and comply with College policies.

Definitions:

There are no definitions applicable to this policy.

Details:

1. Academic Divisions: The college organizes certain academic departments into divisions, each of which is overseen by a Division Chair.  Some programs in Nursing & Allied Health are overseen by a Program Director due to accreditation requirements for each program. 
    

   Academic Instruction	Career and Technology Instruction	Nursing and Allied Health
   Fine Arts Humanities and Speech Developmental English and General Composition Advanced Composition, Literature, and Foreign Language General Biology Advanced Biology and Physical Sciences Developmental Math and College Algebra Academic Transfer Math and Engineering Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice History, Political Science, and Geography Health Education and Physical Education Business, Computer Science, and Economics	Advanced Manufacturing- North Advanced Manufacturing- South Welding  Aviation Applied Technology  Engineering Graphic Design, Virtual Production  Culinary and Hospitality	Emergency Medical Services (Basic, Advanced, Paramedic) Nursing (Atmore/Brewton) Nursing (Bay Minette) Nursing (Fairhope) Nursing (Monroeville/Thomasville) Program Directors: Dental Assisting Surgical Technology Veterinary Technology Medical Assistant Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Respiratory Care Therapy

2. Selection and Employment of Division Chairs: The Division Chair is a full-time Coastal Alabama Community College instructor who provides leadership and coordination for all activities in a group of academic departments.
   1. In the final year of a Division Chair term (expiring on June 30), notice of a Division Chair vacancy will be internally posted. This is generally posted internally by April 1. The job description is included in the posting. The posting also includes instructions for applying and a deadline by which a qualified applicant may apply.
   2. The posting and hiring process will follow the College’s standard recruitment procedures. Refer to the Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Vacant Positions Policy.
3. New Division Chair Positions: If the College determines that a new division chair position should be created, the notice, posting, and timeframe will follow the same recruitment procedure. Refer to the Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Vacant Positions Policy.
4. Elimination of a Division Chair Position: If the College decides to eliminate an existing Division Chair position the term will expire upon completion of the spring semester.
5. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Evaluation of Performance of the Division Chair:  Responsibilities and qualifications are referenced in the Division Chair job description.  Evaluation of performance and goal setting will be conducted by the applicable Instructional Dean and/or Associate Dean on an annual basis.
6. Term of the Division Chair: A Division Chair will generally serve a five (5) year term.  There is no limit on the number of terms an individual may serve; however, incumbents must reapply at the end of the typical rotation.
7. Compensation of the Division Chair: Division Chairs receive a monthly stipend of $400 per month (12 months), per Alabama Community College System (ACCS) D salary schedule.
8. Removal of a Division Chair: The President reserves the right to remove a Division Chair responsibilities from a Division Chair if performance and/or behavior does not meet expectations or as needed by the College. 
9. Exceptions: Programs that require a Program Director for accreditation purposes may be exempt from this policy.

Procedures(s):

1. Refer to the Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Vacant Positions Policy.

Additional Provisions / Information:

Refer to the Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Vacant Positions Policy.