Department Chairperson, Languages

Job Title: Department Chairperson, World Languages

Location: North Campus

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 1008223

Job Family: ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)

Grade: 18

Salary: $94,419 - Flat Rate

Department: World Languages

Reports To: Dean of Academic Affairs

Closing Date: March 07, 2026

FLSA Status: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

Next Review Date: May 05, 2025

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.

• 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.
• Teach at least one (1) course within the credentialed discipline per academic year.

• 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.

• 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.

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

Apply today and be a part of a team committed to excellence in health sciences education at MDC!

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.