Miami Dade College

The Department Chairperson provides academic leadership to the School of Justice and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus administrative team. The position facilitates learning, quality teaching, scholarships and services. The Department Chairperson also 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.

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Minimum Requirements

* Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and five (5) years of relevant work experience in higher education and/or teaching

* Knowledge and understanding of the College’s organization, goals, objective, policies, and procedures

* Knowledge of the requirements of the accreditation agencies

* Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of instructional systems development, training methods, techniques and formats

* Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written)

* Skill in budget preparation and management

* 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 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

* Possess computer skills

* Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

* Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff