Department Chairperson, Mathematics and Sciences

Miami Dade College

$94K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Regionally accredited educational degrees required
  • In-depth knowledge of college policies and accreditation requirements
  • Strong understanding of instructional systems and training methods
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven organizational skills and ability to manage budgets
  • Ability to analyze technical documents and financial reports
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

  • Hire, supervise, and evaluate departmental personnel
  • Establish and evaluate departmental policies
  • Develop professional development opportunities for staff
  • Oversee faculty advancement and adherence to contracts
  • Teach at least one course annually in the discipline
  • Implement student-centered instructional programs
  • Lead academic support initiatives and ensure curriculum alignment
  • Maintain departmental budgets and supervise lab operations

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Engagement with college-wide initiatives
  • Supportive and collaborative administrative team environment
  • Flexible work schedule possible
  • Participation in collective bargaining process
Full Job Description
Job Family ADMIN- Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 18 Salary $94,419 - Flat Rate Department Mathematics & Sciences Reports To Dean of Faculty Closing Date November 25, 2026 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date September 11, 2026

Position Overview

This position provides academic leadership and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus administrative team by working closely with other Chairs, the Academic Dean, and Campus President. The position provides support and advice in the collective bargaining process, and ensures adherence to
relevant areas of any collective bargaining agreement.

This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees.

What you will be doing
  • Hires, supervises and evaluates personnel
  • Establishes and evaluates departmental policies and procedures
  • Provides professional development opportunities for all employees in the department
  • Ensures the effective implementation of the faculty advancement process and adheres to the
    collective bargaining agreement
  • Teaches at least one (1) course within the discipline per academic year
  • Implements student-centered instructional programs in the classroom and labs
  • Provides leadership for the mathematics academic support areas and programs
  • Supervises the development/review of curricula consistent with current research
  • Ensures departmental compliance with SACS accreditation guidelines
  • Develops semester course schedules and faculty assignments
  • Provides program information and ensures the availability of advisement services for students
  • Facilitates the resolution of issues and problems that may arise between faulty, staff and students
  • Prepares and maintains departmental budgets, labs and equipment
  • Participates in the development and implementation of College policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Serves on campus and college-wide
  • Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
  • All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
  • Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of instructional systems development, training methods, techniques and formats
  • Knowledge of the requirements of accreditation agencies
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
  • Skill in budget preparation and management
  • Skill in computer applications
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
  • Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
  • Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community
Essential Position

This function/position has been designated as "essential." This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the College.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

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