"Department Chairperson, Business"

Job Details

Job Title: Department Chairperson, Business
Location: Wolfson Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1008228
Job Family: ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)
Grade: 18
Salary: $94,419 - Base Salary
Department: Business
Reports To: Dean of Faculty
Closing Date: July 21, 2025
FLSA Status: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
First Review Date: May 6, 2025

Position Overview

Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking an experienced business educator and leader to serve as the Department Chairperson for Business at Wolfson Campus. This role is ideal for innovative and strategic leaders who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of education, leveraging technology, and aligning academic programs with industry needs. Candidates with leadership experience in academia or industry who have a track record of inspiring teams and leading transformation are encouraged to apply.

Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders – Develop future-focused programs that equip students with the skills to excel in fast-changing industries.
Lead with Purpose – Step into a leadership position where you’ll influence curriculum, drive technological integration, and build key industry relationships.
Unite & Inspire – Work alongside a network of innovative educators, industry professionals, and passionate students to create transformative learning experiences.
Empower & Evolve – Take on a dynamic role that gives you the autonomy to shape academic strategies and industry collaborations.

What you will be doing

• Lead the Business department in curriculum development and academic planning.
• Manage faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation.
• Foster relationships with industry leaders to create internship and career opportunities for students.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and department operations.
• Assess student success metrics and implement strategies to improve retention and graduation rates.
• Ensure programs meet accreditation and industry standards.

What you need to succeed

• Master’s degree in a business discipline and at least five (5) years of related experience in higher education, corporate training, or industry leadership. Experience may include teaching, executive management, consulting, entrepreneurship, or corporate operations. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Skilled in designing business education programs that integrate industry trends and workforce demands.
• Proven expertise in financial management, team development, and implementing student success strategies.
• Experience building partnerships with businesses, community organizations, and industry leaders.
• Strong leadership, strategic communication, and organizational abilities to drive growth and innovation.

Take the next step in your leadership journey by shaping the future of business education. Apply today and help prepare students for success in the ever-evolving world of business!

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.