Hybrid 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

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.