Math Chair

Search Status: 
Open

Location

Institution: 
Miami Dade college

Job Family

ADMIN- Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)

Grade

18

Salary

$82,649.00 - Flat Rate

Department

Mathematics & Sciences

Reports To

Dean, Faculty

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status

Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtim

Job Summary

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • 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 committees
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Mathematics, Science, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in Education
  • 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 reports, speeches and articles that conform to prescribed style and format
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, colleagues, regulatory agencies, or members of the 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 which may include evening and weekend assignments
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with faculty, staff, and students

Apply at http://www.mdc.edu/jobs/

Review of Applicants Begins: 
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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