*POSTING EXTENSION- PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY*
Classification Title: Chairperson, History and Social Sciences
Salary: $120,366.00 Annually (12-month position)
Department: History and Social Sciences
Pay Grade: CHB
Reports To: Dean of Liberal Arts
FLSA Status: Exempt
Unit: Administrative
Opening Date: 9/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 p.m.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBThe Chairperson, History and Social Sciences performs managerial, professional work providing instructional leadership and administrative oversight for an array of disciplinary courses and programs at a comprehensive community college, including History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Education. Works collaboratively with faculty and staff and with the College's administrative team to provide a high-quality learning environment for students.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Functions:
- Establishes a collaborative working environment and fosters effective communications within the department, division, and campus.
- Works in partnership with faculty members to develop best practices for curricula, programs, and related student services.
- Assesses learning outcomes for courses, programs, and services and implements changes, where appropriate.
- Works collaboratively with departmental faculty to develop and approve curriculum, select textbooks, implement new instructional and support materials, and assign courses.
- Hires, supervises, and evaluates full- and part-time faculty and staff.
- Develops reports and budget plans for the department.
- Oversees grant proposals and implementation.
- Participates actively on division and College committees, meetings, and public outreach efforts.
- Provides professional development opportunities for faculty.
- Develops and implements new opportunities for the College to focus on coursework essential for student success and degree attainment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in one of the departmental disciplines
- Three (3) years' experience teaching at the college level
- Three (3) years' administrative, supervisory and/or leadership experience at the post-secondary level
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Doctoral degree
- Five (5) years' experience teaching at the college level.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONSCHEDULE: Twelve (12)-month position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible
NJ First ActAny Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.
