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 an experienced academic leader to serve as the Department Chairperson for Mathematics at Wolfson Campus. This role requires creative problem-solvers with a passion for driving excellence, embracing technology, and fostering industry-aligned education. Ideal candidates bring leadership experience from academia or industry, with a track record of inspiring teams and implementing cutting-edge strategies.
Innovate & Lead - Create transformative programs that blend technology, creativity, and industry expertise to shape the next generation of professionals.
Accelerate Your Impact - Take your leadership to the next level by driving curriculum advancements, fostering industry collaborations, and championing innovation.
Inspire & Engage - Work alongside top educators, industry experts, and ambitious students in a dynamic, forward-thinking academic environment.
Forge Your Path - Enjoy the flexibility to design programs, build strategic partnerships, and influence the future of education in your field.
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 an experienced academic leader to serve as the Department Chairperson for Mathematics at Wolfson Campus. This role requires creative problem-solvers with a passion for driving excellence, embracing technology, and fostering industry-aligned education. Ideal candidates bring leadership experience from academia or industry, with a track record of inspiring teams and implementing cutting-edge strategies.
Innovate & Lead - Create transformative programs that blend technology, creativity, and industry expertise to shape the next generation of professionals.
Accelerate Your Impact - Take your leadership to the next level by driving curriculum advancements, fostering industry collaborations, and championing innovation.
Inspire & Engage - Work alongside top educators, industry experts, and ambitious students in a dynamic, forward-thinking academic environment.
Forge Your Path - Enjoy the flexibility to design programs, build strategic partnerships, and influence the future of education in your field.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the Mathematics department through curriculum development and program assessment.
- Supervise faculty hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
- Foster student success through innovative teaching and academic support initiatives.
- Manage departmental resources, including budget and scheduling.
- Collaborate with institutional leadership to align departmental goals with college-wide objectives.
- Develop partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community organizations to promote STEM education.
- Master's degree in Mathematics, Science, or a related field and at least five (5) years of combined experience in education and industry. Experience may include instructional roles, applied research, data science, engineering, technology development, or other professional work that integrates mathematics or scientific principles. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experienced in designing and implementing programs that drive engagement, retention, and skill development.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations, and optimize workflows in academic, corporate, or industry settings.
- Skilled in leveraging technology to enhance training, performance assessment, and learning outcomes.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills to drive innovation and organizational success.
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.