The Program Chair in the College of Technology and Engineering serves as a member of the faculty and oversees undergraduate degree programs in the College of Technology and Engineering, including the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), as well as the faculty who teach in those programs. Our University is an innovative, student-centered, quality-focused higher education institution; university leadership is interested in faculty members who reflect these same values for full-time leadership positions.

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Dean of the College of Technology and Engineering, the Program Chair has direct oversight of both curriculum and faculty in the college. The Program Chair is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, revising, updating, and writing curriculum as appropriate, and is also a point of contact for faculty within the program regarding curriculum concerns or questions.

The Program Chair is responsible for documenting and evaluating metrics for program reviews. This includes reporting retention, completion, faculty performance, and student assessment data. The Program Chair works collaboratively with the other college leaders to achieve strategic goals.
In addition, as a member of the faculty, the Program Chair provides high-quality instruction and support to students of the University. For consideration, Program Chair candidates must possess the proper credentials and qualifications to teach a wide variety of courses in the information technology and computer science programs. Candidates for consideration must have a terminal degree plus work experience as well as a track record of excellence in teaching both in online and on campus formats. Prior leadership experience is preferred.

Requirements:

Leadership and Management Responsibilities: The Program Chair is responsible for coaching and mentoring faculty through direct observation and feedback, facilitating peer-to-peer observations, assigning professional development, and providing regular performance evaluations. Part-time faculty work in an hourly, non-exempt capacity, and an important part of the Program Chair role is monitoring and approving hours worked and reported by part- time faculty members to ensure that target hours provided to faculty are routinely met. The Program Chair is responsible for conducting coaching and professional development when any of these goals are not met. The Program Chair, in collaboration with, if applicable, the Dean, the Associate Dean, other Program Chair(s), Faculty, the LITE Center, and Human Resources, is responsible for recruiting, hiring, assisting with course scheduling, and developing the faculty members in the department.

Teaching Responsibilities: The Program Chair is required to teach the equivalent of three courses each semester. Typically, this will include one online course each session and one weekend course. All full-time members of the faculty (including Program Chairs) are expected to excel in all aspects of teaching and serve as a model for others as to how to conduct oneself in the classroom and facilitate student learning. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Frequent and effective communication with students
• Innovative and engaging instruction
• Fair and consistent evaluation and scoring of student work
• Timely responses and constructive feedback to student assignment submissions
• Active contributions to classroom discussions
• Above-and-beyond approach to supporting student success

Outside of class time, all full-time members of the faculty (including Program Chairs and Assistant Program Chairs) are expected to maintain a minimum of 2 office hours per week available to students both on campus and virtually. All full-time members of the faculty (including Program Chairs) have an obligation to represent the university well and attend and support university events and functions.

Additional Responsibilities: In addition to the leadership and management responsibilities and teaching the number of courses identified above, the Program Chair has the following obligations to the university:

• Pursuing professional development
• Modeling and enforcing the standards and expectations of faculty as highlighted in the Faculty Handbook and Letters of Appointment
• Contributing to university-sponsored scholarship
• Advising students when referred by advisors or fellow faculty
• Review student transcripts and grade change forms as needed
• Working with faculty to secure coverage in the case of instructor absence or tardiness. This may require substitute teaching in the class and/or making other arrangements if faculty coverage can’t be secured.
• Participating in the assessment of student outcomes and grading calibration activities
• Leading program reviews for degrees in the college
• Participating in Program Review activities
• Supporting the process for earning and maintaining accreditation
• Engaging in Program Advisory Council meetings, faculty meetings, and other governance activities through the faculty senate
• Participating actively in curriculum development

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Qualifications to teach a wide variety of courses
• Extensive knowledge and history of using effective instructional techniques
• A demonstrated capacity for academic leadership in the higher education setting
• Expertise in curriculum development and assessment
• Commitment to the success of the students and the institution
• Industry experience, insight, and engagement that brings relevance to the classroom
• Outstanding written, oral, and digital communications skills
• Versatility in using the Google suite, Excel spreadsheets, and Monday.com
• Proficient in the use of our adopted Learning Management System and othertechnological tools to support student learning

Experience and Education

• Terminal degree in a field of study relevant to programs in the College of Technology and Engineering
• Track record of excellence in teaching
• Experience in student learning outcomes assessment
• Experience in curriculum development
• Minimum five years of teaching at the university level in multiple modalities
• Preferred minimum five years in academic leadership roles within higher education
• Minimum five years of industry experience

Equity Eligible: There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for hiring in US is $70K/yr to $82,500/yr. IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL BE ABLE TO TRAVEL EASILY TO MIAMI, FL, ORLANDO, FL, OR IRVINE, CA.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road