Miami Dade College
Department Chairperson, English and Communication
Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Job Title:
Department Chairperson, English and Communication Location:
Wolfson Campus Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
1008328 Job Details
Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 18 Salary $94,419 - Base Salary Department English and Communication Reports To Dean of Faculty Closing Date July 21, 2025 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date June 4, 2025Position Overview Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking an experienced academic leader to serve as the Department Chairperson for English and Communication at Wolfson Campus. This role requires creative thinking with a passion for driving excellence, embracing technology, and fostering industry-aligned education. Ideal candidates bring leadership experience from academia or industry, with a track record of inspiring teams and implementing cutting-edge strategies. Innovate & Lead
– Create transformative programs that blend technology, creativity, and industry expertise to shape the next generation of professionals. Accelerate Your Impact
– Take your leadership to the next level by driving curriculum advancements, fostering industry collaborations, and championing innovation. Inspire & Engage
– Work alongside top educators, industry experts, and ambitious students in a dynamic, forward-thinking academic environment. Forge Your Path
– Enjoy the flexibility to design programs, build strategic partnerships, and influence the future of education in your field. What you will be doing Provide leadership in the English & Communications department through curriculum development and program assessment.Supervise faculty hiring, training, and performance evaluation.Foster student success through innovative teaching and academic support initiatives.Manage departmental resources, including budget and scheduling.Collaborate with institutional leadership to align departmental goals with college-wide objectives.Develop partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community organizations. What you need to succeed
Master’s degree in English or Linguistics; or Master’s in Fine Arts in Creative Writing; or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English/Creative Writing or a concentration of writing related courses from the above disciplines. In addition, for ENC2300 and LIT2480, six graduate hours in Oral Communications required. Check English Education to be sure they are not methodology courses. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Experienced in designing and implementing programs that drive engagement, retention, and skill development. Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations, and optimize workflows in academic, corporate, or industry settings. Skilled in leveraging technology to enhance training, performance assessment, and learning outcomes. Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills to drive innovation and organizational success. Inspire the next generation! Apply now and contribute to the success of MDC’s students through excellence in English and Communication! 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.
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Department Chairperson, English and Communication Location:
Wolfson Campus Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
1008328 Job Details
Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 18 Salary $94,419 - Base Salary Department English and Communication Reports To Dean of Faculty Closing Date July 21, 2025 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date June 4, 2025Position Overview Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking an experienced academic leader to serve as the Department Chairperson for English and Communication at Wolfson Campus. This role requires creative thinking with a passion for driving excellence, embracing technology, and fostering industry-aligned education. Ideal candidates bring leadership experience from academia or industry, with a track record of inspiring teams and implementing cutting-edge strategies. Innovate & Lead
– Create transformative programs that blend technology, creativity, and industry expertise to shape the next generation of professionals. Accelerate Your Impact
– Take your leadership to the next level by driving curriculum advancements, fostering industry collaborations, and championing innovation. Inspire & Engage
– Work alongside top educators, industry experts, and ambitious students in a dynamic, forward-thinking academic environment. Forge Your Path
– Enjoy the flexibility to design programs, build strategic partnerships, and influence the future of education in your field. What you will be doing Provide leadership in the English & Communications department through curriculum development and program assessment.Supervise faculty hiring, training, and performance evaluation.Foster student success through innovative teaching and academic support initiatives.Manage departmental resources, including budget and scheduling.Collaborate with institutional leadership to align departmental goals with college-wide objectives.Develop partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community organizations. What you need to succeed
Master’s degree in English or Linguistics; or Master’s in Fine Arts in Creative Writing; or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English/Creative Writing or a concentration of writing related courses from the above disciplines. In addition, for ENC2300 and LIT2480, six graduate hours in Oral Communications required. Check English Education to be sure they are not methodology courses. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Experienced in designing and implementing programs that drive engagement, retention, and skill development. Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations, and optimize workflows in academic, corporate, or industry settings. Skilled in leveraging technology to enhance training, performance assessment, and learning outcomes. Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills to drive innovation and organizational success. Inspire the next generation! Apply now and contribute to the success of MDC’s students through excellence in English and Communication! 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.
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