Department Chairperson, Languages

Position: Department Chairperson, World Languages
Job Details

Job Family

ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)
Grade
18

Salary $94,419 - Flat Rate Department World  Languages Reports ToDean of Academic Affairs Closing Date March 07, 2026

FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date

Next Review Date

May 05, 2025

January 29, 2026

Position Overview

Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as the Department Chairperson for World Languages at North Campus. This position demands innovative thinkers who are passionate about advancing education, integrating emerging technologies, and aligning programs with industry standards. Successful candidates have leadership experience in academia or industry, with a history of inspiring teams and executing transformative initiatives.

Be a Trailblazer - Redefine the future of education by creating groundbreaking programs that align with emerging industry needs.

Advance Your Leadership - Strengthen your impact in a high-level role that bridges the gap between academia and cutting-edge industry trends.

Collaborate & Innovate - Partner with visionary educators, industry leaders, and students to drive progress and inspire creativity.

Design Your Future - Take the reins in a flexible leadership role where you shape academic excellence and industry engagement.

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.

What you will be doing

* Provide leadership and strategic planning for the World Languages department.

* Develop, implement, and assess curriculum to ensure program effectiveness.

* Supervise faculty hiring, training, and performance evaluation.

* Foster student success through innovative teaching methods and support programs.

* Manage department budget, scheduling, and resources to maximize efficiency.

* Partner with leaders and teams to advance interdisciplinary learning initiatives.

* Teaches at least one (1) course within the credentialed discipline per academic year

What you need to succeed

* Master's Degree In TESOL, Foreign Language or related discipline and five (5) years relevant work experience in higher education and/or teaching.

* All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.

* Relevant experience in developing training programs, industry certifications, or professional development initiatives.

* Proven leadership in guiding teams and fostering talent in academic, corporate, or non-profit settings.

* Expertise in leveraging data analytics and technology for strategic decisions and process enhancements.

* Strong ability to communicate with diverse groups, manage projects, and implement effective solutions in various sectors.

* Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures.

If you are passionate about World Languages education join us in training the next generation. Apply today and be a part of a team committed to excellence in health sciences education at MDC!

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.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer:
Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at  (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01;
Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitle

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