Department Chair, Computer Technology Programs

Excelsior; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior University in St. Petersburg, FL seeks a Department Chair for Computer Technology to lead IT, cybersecurity, and CS programs. The role blends academic leadership with teaching responsibilities in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has a doctoral degree and at least 5 years of higher education teaching plus progressive administrative experience, with strong organizational and communication skills to guide faculty and program operations in adult learning environments.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of higher education teaching experience.
• Progressive administrative experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for Computer Technology faculty.
• Oversee course scheduling, faculty assignments, and textbook coordination.
• Support faculty onboarding, training, and communication for instructional quality and consistency.
• Participate in departmental, school-level, and university initiatives, committees, and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Job description

Be part of Excelsior’s growing presence in St. Petersburg, Florida and help lead innovative, workforce-focused technology programs that expand access and opportunity for adult learners.

Excelsior University is growing—andwe’remaking a meaningful investment in education and workforce development in the St. Petersburg, Florida community. As we expand our hybrid learning model, we are seeking a Department Chair to provide leadership for our Computer Technology programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and computer science.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of applied technology education while supporting faculty and programs that serve adult learners developing real-world, career-ready skills.

Position Overview

The Department Chair for Computer Technology provides academic and operational leadership to support programs, faculty, and students within the department.

This role is designed for an experienced faculty leader withexpertisein online and hybrid instruction, academic operations, and a strong student-centered approach. The Chair works closely with the Associate Dean and School of Technology leadership to oversee faculty engagement, course quality, and program operations.As a member of the faculty, this role has teaching responsibilities commensurate with the scale and scope of the size of the department.

The position combines academicinstruction,leadership, faculty support, and program coordination to ensure excellence and consistency across Computer Technology offerings.

KeyResponsibilities

Department Leadership andOperations

• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for Computer Technology faculty
• Oversee term-based operations, including course scheduling, faculty assignments, and textbook coordination
• Support faculty onboarding, training, and communication to ensure instructional quality and consistency
• Participate in departmental, school-level, and university initiatives, committees, and special projects

Program Quality & Curriculum Oversight

• Monitor course quality and coordinate updates and improvements in collaboration with Instructional Design and Development (IDD)
• Support course development, revisions, and alignment with program outcomes and workforce needs
• Contribute to program review, assessment reporting, and continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation standards

Faculty Support & Student Success

• Guide faculty in delivering high-quality online and hybrid instruction aligned withUniversitystandards
• Track and analyze key performance indicators, including course evaluations, grading patterns, and student success metrics
• Promote effective teaching practices that support engagement, retention, and academic success among adult learners

Faculty Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities within university-established workload model
• Maintain a scholarly agenda in alignment with university and college and strategic priorities
• Engage department faculty in university and community service activities as appropriate

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoraldegree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field
• Professional experience in a relevant technical field, with industry certifications preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of higher education teaching experience
• Progressive administrative experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership or administrative experience in higher education
• Demonstrated experience in online and/or hybrid instructional environments
• Experience with course development, assessment,andaccreditation processes
• Strongtrack recordof promoting student success using evidence-based decision-making to support the quality improvement of academic programs, curriculum, and faculty.
• Demonstrated experience with the recruitment,selection, evaluation, development, and mentoring of faculty
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in curriculum and faculty support

Excelsior CARES Values

Excelsior UniversityvaluesCompassion, Agility, Respect, Excellence, and Service. Each employee contributes to a student-centered learning environment that prioritizes academic integrity, innovation, and inclusion.

Work Environment

This positionoperatesin a hybrid environment, requiring a combination of on-site work at the St. Petersburg locationand remote operation. The role includes regular virtual collaboration and presence to support faculty, labs, and program operations, occasional travel to Albany, NY, for planning, training, and program-related activities.

The hiring salary range for this position is $97,500 - $107,000. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.