Online Learning Dept Head — Faculty & Curriculum Lead

The University of Arizona Global Campus; Arizona; Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona Global Campus seeks a Department Head for Learning and Information Studies to guide online programs, faculty workloads, scheduling, and development. This role provides strategic leadership to foster excellence and collaboration across the department.

The position emphasizes faculty success, curriculum integrity, and partnerships with college leadership, ensuring effective contracts, budgeting, and ongoing program review in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree in a discipline aligned with the academic program.
• Experience in academic leadership, including faculty development, curriculum oversight, or departmental operations.
• Experience contributing to or leading strategic planning and implementation in academic programs.
• Familiarity with best practices in teaching and learning, including curriculum development assessment strategies, especially in virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership to guide academic programs and faculty toward institutional excellence.
• Oversee faculty workload planning, performance evaluation, and development within an online workforce academic environment.
• Oversee scheduling, faculty contracts, and resource allocation with precision and fairness.
• Lead programmatic initiatives, mentor faculty, and foster continuous improvement.
• Coordinate efforts with student success, student affairs, library, and career services to support holistic student development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Faculty workload planning

Scheduling

Performance evaluation

Online instruction

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

The University of Arizona Global Campus seeks a Department Head for Learning and Information Studies to guide online programs, faculty workloads, scheduling, and development. This role provides strategic leadership to foster excellence and collaboration across the department.

The position emphasizes faculty success, curriculum integrity, and partnerships with college leadership, ensuring effective contracts, budgeting, and ongoing program review in a fully remote environment.