HRM Program Chair — Academic Leadership & Curriculum

Post-University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury is seeking a Program Chair for Human Resource Management to provide academic leadership for the HR program, overseeing curriculum, faculty performance, assessment, student progression, and continuous improvement.

The Chair uses data and industry engagement to strengthen program quality and relevance, ensures consistent academic standards and policy compliance, and maintains an active teaching role.

Qualifications

• Master's in HRM or MBA with HRM focus required.
• Ph.D. in HRM preferred; or doctorate with HRM coursework.
• At least ten years in senior HRM roles.
• Five+ years teaching in traditional and online settings.
• SHRM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead program strategy and continuous improvement using data on enrollment, retention, course performance and completion.
• Provide curriculum leadership and ensure alignment with industry expectations and accreditation standards.
• Offer ongoing coaching and development for HRM faculty and monitor performance.
• Ensure academic quality across modalities, delivery, and learning outcomes.
• Oversee program assessment and coordinate improvement plans.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical and quantitative reasoning

Team player

Flexible and well-organized

Scholarly activities

Education

Master's in HRM

MBA with HRM focus

Ph.D. in HRM (preferred)

15 grad credits in HRM (doctorate alternative)

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Post University in Waterbury is seeking a Program Chair for Human Resource Management to provide academic leadership for the HR program, overseeing curriculum, faculty performance, assessment, student progression, and continuous improvement.

The Chair uses data and industry engagement to strengthen program quality and relevance, ensures consistent academic standards and policy compliance, and maintains an active teaching role.