Department Chairperson, Physical Sciences

Job Details

Job FamilyADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)Grade18Salary$94,419 - Flat RateDepartmentChemistry, Physics, and Earth ScienceReports To Dean of Academic AffairsClosing DateSeptember 9, 2026FLSA StatusExempt - Not Eligible for Overtime CompensationFirst Review DateJune 25, 2026

Position Overview

The position provides academic leadership to the chemistry, Physics and Earth Science Department and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus administrative team. This individual facilitates learning, quality teaching, scholarships, and services. Provides support and advice in the collective bargaining process, and ensures 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

• Supervises the development and /or revision of curricula, and implements instructional programs
• Develops course schedules and faculty assignments
• Hires, supervises, evaluates personnel, and hires adjunct faculty
• Teaches at least one (1) course within the discipline per academic year
• Prepares and maintains departmental budgets
• Manages labs, equipment, and other departmental resources
• Ensures the effective implementation of the faculty advancement processes
• Provides program information and ensures the availability of advisement services for students
• Serves on Campus and College-wide committees
• Participates in the development and implementation of College policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Resolves issues and problems that may arise with faculty, staff, and students
• Provides training opportunities for employees
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution and five (5) years relevant work experience in higher education and /or teaching
• Administrative experience to complement teaching experience in higher education and/or teaching
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and polices 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 (Verbal and Written)
• Skill in budget preparation and management
• Skill in computer Microsoft applications
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse multi-ethnic and multi-cultural community
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignment
• 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 work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment

Additional Requirements

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