Program Chair Child Studies​/Early Childhood Education; Hybrid

Program Chair Child Studies/Early Childhood Education (Hybrid)

Post University is seeking a Program Chair in Child Studies/Early Childhood Education (Hybrid) to join our growing team.

Post University is a thriving organization with an unfolding, amazing success story centered on one mission – changing the lives of its students and associates. Our approach is simple, authentic, and unique. At Post University, each day begins and ends with a demonstration of distinct behaviors unique to our culture and way of life. Our team of passionate professionals daily embraces a culture that celebrates bold ideas, supports individual growth, and puts our students at the heart of everything we do.

For more than 130 years, Post University has been dedicated to student success, serving thousands of learners across our online, main campus, undergraduate, and graduate programs. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about contributing to a collaborative and student‑focused community.

Due to Post-specific operational and administrative considerations, the position is not approved to be performed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, or New York. Candidates must be physically located and perform their work from an approved state.

Job Summary

Post University seeks a collaborative, student-centered academic leader to serve as Program Chair for Child Studies and Early Childhood Education. This position provides academic leadership, curriculum oversight, faculty support, accreditation management, and operational coordination for the Bachelor of Science in Child Studies (BSCHS) and the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education (ASECE) programs.

The Program Chair ensures program quality, regulatory compliance, faculty excellence, and strong student outcomes while advancing continuous improvement aligned with institutional priorities and workforce needs.

The role includes a reduced teaching load of up to six to eight courses per calendar year, with instructional reallocation to support leadership and accreditation responsibilities.

• Academic Leadership & Program Oversight:
  Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Child Studies and Early Childhood Education programs.
• Curriculum Development & Assessment:
  Oversee curriculum development, implementation, and revision across undergraduate programs; ensure alignment with NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Standards, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) requirements, and Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators; lead assessment activities and data-informed decision-making; collaborate with instructional design teams to enhance course delivery and learning outcomes.
• Accreditation & Compliance:
  Serve as the primary contact for NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation for BSCHS and ASECE programs; lead self-study development, reaccreditation submissions, and site visit preparation; manage ongoing accreditation compliance, reporting, and documentation; coordinate accreditation-related work with faculty and relevant university departments.
• Faculty Leadership & Development:
  Recruit, onboard, credential, mentor, and evaluate full-time and associate faculty; support faculty use of best practices in teaching, assessment, attendance tracking, and student engagement; facilitate faculty meetings, professional development activities, and accreditation workshops; foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing academic culture.
• Field Experience & Practicum Oversight:
  Maintain oversight of practicum and field-based experiences; ensure alignment of field placements with program outcomes and accreditation expectations; collaborate with practicum coordinators, assistant program chairs, and external partners.
• Student Success & Engagement:
  Monitor student progression, persistence, performance, and academic standing; address academic concerns in partnership with advising, student services, and academic leadership; support retention, graduation, and post-completion success; engage students and alumni to inform program improvement; lead program evaluation initiatives; collect, analyze, and…