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World Language Department Head

Middletown, CT · On-site

$5.4K/mo

World Language Department Head Location: District This is a blended Teaching and Department Head position. The candidate selected for this position will be required to teach 3-4 classes in addition ...

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DEVT000: Department Head

The Development Department Head provides leadership, direction and planning to identify, reach out to and partner with Corporations, Grantmaking Foundations, Government agencies, Individuals, or ...

Elder's Ace Hardware

Department Head

Nashville, TN · On-site

* Help unload incoming trucks and put away merchandise (as arranged by management). * Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals/priorities assigned by store manager move with your "Ace Pace"

Elder's ACE Hardware

Department Head

Trenton, GA · On-site

* Help unload incoming trucks and put away merchandise (as arranged by management). * Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals/priorities assigned by store manager move with your "Ace Pace"

Elder's Ace Hardware

Department Head

Lenoir City, TN · On-site

* Help unload incoming trucks and put away merchandise (as arranged by management). * Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals/priorities assigned by store manager move with your "Ace Pace"

Elder's ACE Hardware

Department Head

Dallas, GA

* Help unload incoming trucks and put away merchandise (as arranged by management). * Execute the daily operational, day-to-day goals/priorities assigned by store manager move with your "Ace Pace"

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for dept head in the United States is $47.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.60 and $47.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dept Head vs Department Manager?

AspectDept HeadDepartment Manager
CredentialsOften requires advanced degrees or certifications in the fieldTypically holds a bachelor's or master's degree, with some certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing multiple teams or unitsOperational management within a specific department
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large organizations, academia, governmentWidely used across industries for departmental oversight
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles and responsibilitiesFocus on day-to-day management and operations

While both roles involve overseeing departmental functions, a Dept Head typically has a broader strategic leadership role, often managing multiple teams or units, whereas a Department Manager focuses on operational management within a specific department. The choice between the two depends on organizational structure and scope of responsibilities.

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Department Head - Nursing

Memphis, TN • On-site

The Tennessee Board of Regents
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.
We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!
Title: Department Head - Nursing
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Nursing
Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a full-time, fiscal year tenure track faculty appointment with management and supervisory responsibilities as the Department Head of Nursing. The Department Head provides leadership, management, planning, and advocacy for faculty and programs within the unit. He/she is responsible for formulating and communicating recommendations for hiring, tenure, promotion, retention and evaluation of faculty and departmental support staff.
Job Duties
  • Evaluates programs; networks with community agencies by serving on various committees/boards and conducts professional development activities.
  • Supervises the development of Institutional Effectiveness departmental plans; resolves student, faculty, and staff problems to the extent possible.
  • Supervises all evaluation and personnel academic activities conducted by the department.
  • Prepares and delivers lecture on one course per semester.
  • Serves on Division and College wide committees; collaborates with area colleges to articulate programs.
  • Develops and monitors departmental budgets including grants, goals and plans; and develops class schedules each semester.
  • Facilitates curriculum development; the hiring of full-time and adjunct faculty; and makes teaching assignments each term.
  • Supervises curriculum implementation.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Nursing.
  • Five (5) years of full-time teaching experience.
  • Three (3) years experience in an administrative/supervisory capacity preferably in higher education or a clinical setting.
  • A background check will be required for the successful candidate.
  • Valid, unencumbered RN license in Tennessee or a compact state.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students and the measurement of training effects.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Ability to lead strategic planning, program accreditation review as necessary, and assessment in the interest of promoting academic program excellence.
  • Ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the College's mission.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to master complex issues and convey information clearly for varied audiences.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:
https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy .

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