Math & CS Department Chair: Strategic Leader & Mentor

Texas Southmost College; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southmost College seeks a Department Chair-Mathematics and Computer Sciences to lead the department and advocate for its programs. You will mentor faculty, work with the divisional dean, and align curriculum with college goals to improve student learning and success.

You will oversee assessments, program reviews, and faculty evaluations, while coordinating schedules and resource needs. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Mathematics, Computer Science, or closely related fields.
• Minimum of five years of teaching in higher education.
• Minimum of three years of management or supervisory experience.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic and department leadership to support transfer and career programs.
• Mentors faculty and collaborates with college administration on curriculum changes.
• Leads assessment activities at classroom and program levels.
• Supervises faculty, schedules classes, and manages department resources.
• Ensures policy compliance and positive student outcomes.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student success focus

Curriculum development

Assessment knowledge

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Education

Associate degree or higher in Mathematics or related fields

Master’s degree or higher preferred

Job description

Texas Southmost College seeks a Department Chair-Mathematics and Computer Sciences to lead the department and advocate for its programs. You will mentor faculty, work with the divisional dean, and align curriculum with college goals to improve student learning and success.

You will oversee assessments, program reviews, and faculty evaluations, while coordinating schedules and resource needs. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration are essential for this role.