Department Chair-Science and Technology

Texas Southmost College; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, TX invites applications for Department Chair-Science and Technology. The chair provides academic and program leadership for transfer and technical programs, mentors faculty, and aligns curriculum with college policy and student learning goals.

The role collaborates with the Divisional Dean and instructional offices to schedule classes, assess programs, oversee faculty evaluations, and ensure resources meet the department’s needs.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to quality teaching and student success.
• Knowledge of academic/instructional functions of the College.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and revision.
• Knowledge in developing and monitoring student learning outcomes and assessments.
• Familiarity with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and SACSCOC.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with a customer service focus.
• Ability to use technology in teaching and learning.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff, and the public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and present information clearly.
• Commitment to student success and completion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Detail orientation and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with diverse teams in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and implements department objectives aligned with the college’s mission and plans.
• Works with the divisional dean to develop class schedules that serve students’ needs.
• Collaborates on program assessment, reviews student evaluations, and supports program reviews.
• Assists the divisional dean in implementing academic policy.
• Maintains department website accuracy and oversees updates.
• Assists students with issues involving courses and curricula.
• Supports faculty with problem resolution per college procedures.
• Facilitates procurement of textbooks and resources for the department.
• Evaluates full-time and part-time faculty per TSC policies.
• Recommends equipment and space needs for the department.
• Supervises attendance, time commitments, and work assignments of department faculty and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality teaching

Academic knowledge

Curriculum development

Student learning outcomes

Higher ed policy

Teamwork

Technology in teaching

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Student success focus

Communication

Quick learner

Detail orientation

Handle pressure

Diversity collaboration

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Digital literacy

Energy

Education

Associate degree or higher in Natural Sciences or related field

5+ years teaching in higher education

3+ years management or supervisory experience

Customer service and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Master’s degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Position Information

Classification Title

Job Title

Job Title Department Chair-Science and Technology

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Location

Location Main Campus

Position Length Full-Time

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

The Department Chair is responsible to the Divisional Dean and the Office of Instruction to provide academic, program, and department leadership to support Texas Southmost College’s transfer and career and technical programs. The Department Chair serves as mentor to faculty colleagues and as collaborator with other college administrative officers, interpreting college policy, advocating for his or her department from a perspective of the best overall interest of the College, and leading faculty in important processes that shape the curriculum and have an impact on student learning. All of this is accomplished through effective communication. The Department Chair has the primary responsibility for communicating the department’s needs to the divisional dean, and the college community concerns to the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and implements department objectives that directly support the college’s mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• Works with the divisional dean and Vice President of Instruction to develop and assign class schedules that best serve students’ needs.
• Works closely with faculty on assessment efforts at the classroom, program, and department levels, including assisting in program reviews and reviewing student evaluations of faculty.
• Assists the divisional dean in the implementation of academic policy.
• Reviews the department website regularly for accuracy and currency and oversees changes and updates.
• Assists students with the resolution of problems and complaints involving courses, curricula, and other academic issues.
• Assists departmental faculty with the resolution of problems and complaints in accordance with college procedure.
• Facilitates procurement of textbooks as appropriate for the department.
• Evaluates full time and part time faculty in accordance with TSC policies and procedures.
• Responsible for recommending equipment and supplies for purchases and for projecting space and equipment needs for the department.
• Supervises the attendance, time commitments, and work assignments of department faculty and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong, demonstrated commitment to quality teaching, student success, and student completion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the academic and instructional functions of the College.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and revision.
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing and monitoring student learning outcomes and student assessment strategies.
• General knowledge of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Ability to use technology in the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees, and the public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and effectively present information.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and completion.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to grasp concepts and procedures quickly.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to multi-task with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple interruptions and still meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with teams in a diverse working environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented, collaborative team environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data with discretion.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details, and work with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in the use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
• A high level of energy and a good sense of humor, with the capacity for significant time and effort demands.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields, Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Medical Office Management, Or closely related field?
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of management or supervisory experience.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Certificates and Licensures

None required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer

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Disclaimer:

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?

Yes

With Accommodations

Texas Southmost College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or military status in its programs and activities an provides equal access to services and other programs at the college.

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026152TSC

Open Date

Open Date 10/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes