PC - Master of Science in Special Education

The Program Chair for the Master of Science in Special Education provides academic leadership, program oversight, and operational management for Master of Science in Special Education program. This role ensures high-quality curriculum, faculty excellence, strong student outcomes, and compliance with institutional and external standards. The Program Chair collaborates with academic leadership, faculty, and university partners to maintain relevant, rigorous, and practice-focused programs. The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the John P. Burke School of Public Service and Education. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide strategic direction and academic leadership for the Master of Science in Special Education Program.Lead the program development to ensure program rigor, relevance, and alignment with institutional standards.Ensure course outcomes, assessments, and competencies are current and evidence based.Collaborate with faculty and instructional design teams on continuous curriculum improvements.Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate faculty teaching in the Special Education program.Support faculty in implementing best practices in main campus teaching, online teaching, assessment, and student engagement.Facilitate regular faculty meetings and promote a culture of collaboration and academic excellence.Monitor student progression, performance, and retention.Address academic concerns and collaborate with student services to support student success.Foster an inclusive, supportive, practice-oriented learning environment.Lead program evaluation and continuous improvement processes.Collect, analyze, and report data for accreditation, regulatory, and institutional requirements.Maintain documentation related to curriculum, assessment, and program outcomes.Partner with admissions, advising, marketing, and academic operations to support enrollment growth and program quality.Represent the program on university committees and academic initiatives.Support cross-department collaboration to enhance student experiences and strengthen program visibility.Teach 8 courses in the program annually.Other responsibilities will vary by school based on the College’s strategic focus and initiatives.QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree in special education or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. A minimum of five years of experience in higher education or a related professional field is also required, including experience with education program accrediting agencies or state agencies.COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures. Builds a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence that reflects Post’s student-centered mission and collective academic and University vision.Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; supports organization’s goals and values; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals. Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change. Coaches teams to lead without ego, collaborate across boundaries, and operate as one university community, honoring that Post’s schools are interdependent and aligned, not siloed.Curriculum development and assessment - Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and course/program assessment. Design – Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail. Embodies and champions Post University’s non-negotiable behaviors, fostering a unified academic and operational culture across all four schools and institutional partners. Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values. Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making processes; makes timely decisions. Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences action and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others. Oral & Written Communication – Has proven writing and editorial skills. Speaks and writes clearly, informatively, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; varies style to meet needs; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; presents data effectively. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason especially when dealing with emotional topics. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for their own actions; follows through on commitments. Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Reinforces that command-and-control leadership does not succeed at Post; the PC must inspire through connection, clarity, authenticity, and a shared commitment to extraordinary outcomes.Technology utilization in education – Demonstrates utilization and integration of technology into curriculum. WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:The work environment and physical demands are characteristic of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and typical for those working in an academic and/or office setting.  The employee must be able to read, write and interpret written documents; must be able to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment; must be able to sit, reach with hands and arms, and be able to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $78,000 - $80,000