Department Chairperson, Mathematics
Apply NowCompany: Miami Dade College
Location: Miami, FL 33186
Description:
Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 18 Salary $94,419 - Base Salary Department Mathematics Reports To Dean of Faculty Closing Date July 21, 2025 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date May 6, 2025
Job Summary
Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as the Department Chairperson for Mathematics at Kendall Campus. This position demands innovative thinkers who are passionate about advancing education, integrating emerging technologies, and aligning programs with industry standards. Successful candidates have leadership experience in academia or industry, with a history of inspiring teams and executing transformative initiatives.
Be a Trailblazer - Redefine the future of education by creating groundbreaking programs that align with emerging industry needs.
Advance Your Leadership - Strengthen your impact in a high-level role that bridges the gap between academia and cutting-edge industry trends.
Collaborate & Innovate - Partner with visionary educators, industry leaders, and students to drive progress and inspire creativity.
Design Your Future - Take the reins in a flexible leadership role where you shape academic excellence and industry engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities
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.
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.
Job Summary
Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as the Department Chairperson for Mathematics at Kendall Campus. This position demands innovative thinkers who are passionate about advancing education, integrating emerging technologies, and aligning programs with industry standards. Successful candidates have leadership experience in academia or industry, with a history of inspiring teams and executing transformative initiatives.
Be a Trailblazer - Redefine the future of education by creating groundbreaking programs that align with emerging industry needs.
Advance Your Leadership - Strengthen your impact in a high-level role that bridges the gap between academia and cutting-edge industry trends.
Collaborate & Innovate - Partner with visionary educators, industry leaders, and students to drive progress and inspire creativity.
Design Your Future - Take the reins in a flexible leadership role where you shape academic excellence and industry engagement.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and strategic planning for the Mathematics department.
- Develop, implement, and assess curriculum to ensure program effectiveness.
- Supervise faculty hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
- Foster student success through innovative teaching methods and support programs.
- Manage department budget, scheduling, and resources to maximize efficiency.
- Partner with leaders and teams to advance interdisciplinary learning initiatives.
- Master's degree in Mathematics, Science, or a related field and at least five (5) years of combined experience in education and/or industry. Experience may include teaching, research, curriculum development, or applied work in business, technology, government, or other relevant sectors. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
- Relevant experience in developing training programs, industry certifications, or professional development initiatives.
- Proven leadership in guiding teams and fostering talent in academic, corporate, or non-profit settings.
- Expertise in leveraging data analytics and technology for strategic decisions and process enhancements.
- Strong ability to communicate with diverse groups, manage projects, and implement effective solutions in various sectors.
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.
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.