Chairperson, History and Social Sciences

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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 JOB

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

1. Establishes a collaborative working environment and fosters effective communications within the department, division, and campus.
2. Works in partnership with faculty members to develop best practices for curricula, programs, and related student services.
3. Assesses learning outcomes for courses, programs, and services and implements changes, where appropriate.
4. Works collaboratively with departmental faculty to develop and approve curriculum, select textbooks, implement new instructional and support materials, and assign courses.
5. Hires, supervises, and evaluates full- and part-time faculty and staff.
6. Develops reports and budget plans for the department.
7. Oversees grant proposals and implementation.
8. Participates actively on division and College committees, meetings, and public outreach efforts.
9. Provides professional development opportunities for faculty.
10. Develops and implements new opportunities for the College to focus on coursework essential for student success and degree attainment.
11. 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 INFORMATION

SCHEDULE: Twelve (12)-month position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible

NJ First Act

Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.