Department Chair, Information Technology

Job Responsibilities

Department Chair provides leadership in achieving the operational goals of the department. Key responsibilities include ensuring program quality, student success, and compliance with accreditation standards. The role involves curriculum development, faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and budget management. The Chair also coordinates advising, course scheduling, and community partnerships, while actively participating in college committees and initiatives. Teaching responsibilities include preparing lectures, updating syllabi, evaluating tests, and providing feedback to students.

The Chair ensures effective classroom management and maintains a positive learning environment. Other duties include student advisement, maintaining records, and pursuing professional development opportunities.

• Master's degree in a related field or a Master's degree in a related program
• At least three years' experience in a related field

• Prior Teaching experience in IT Networking, IT Programming, or IT Cybersecurity.
• Industry Certification(s) in IT such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or related certifications in programming.
• Experience with relational database design, administration, and/or programming.
• Prior management experience.

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application are required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.