Aviation Department Chair: Lead Programs, Partnerships & Growth

Miami Dade College; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Dade College seeks a Department Chairperson for Aviation to provide academic leadership, oversee curricula, and ensure program quality across the aviation department. The role drives teaching excellence, program development, and adherence to accrediting standards.

The Chair fosters industry partnerships, oversees budgets, coordinates FAA-regulated programs, and represents the department at college events.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., aviation, education, or similar) is required.
• Five+ years of progressive leadership experience in aviation, higher education, teaching or related roles.
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development/revision of curricula aligned with current research and industry needs.
• Monitors enrollment, retention, graduation, and job placement; addresses student issues.
• Markets programs and recruits students to attract enrollments.
• Develops semester course schedules and assigns faculty to maximize student success.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates department personnel; manages budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Miami Dade College seeks a Department Chairperson for Aviation to provide academic leadership, oversee curricula, and ensure program quality across the aviation department. The role drives teaching excellence, program development, and adherence to accrediting standards.

The Chair fosters industry partnerships, oversees budgets, coordinates FAA-regulated programs, and represents the department at college events.