Assistant Academic Department Chair

Job Summary

Providing administrative leadership and faculty management, the remote Assistant Academic Department Chair in Professional Studies will oversee curriculum oversight, drive student success, and support adjunct and full-time faculty within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and mentor full-time and adjunct faculty in Social Science and Humanities courses while evaluating their performance
• Collaborate with Course Leaders to review and maintain course content, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and accreditation requirements
• Maintain operational communication with remote faculty and participate in departmental meetings and academic initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field, with prior faculty experience; a terminal degree/Ph.D. is often preferred
• 3-5+ years of post-secondary online teaching experience
• Prior experience in academic administration, course leadership, or faculty management in an online higher education environment