Online Math Dept Chair — Lead Teaching Excellence

San Jacinto College

Houston (TX)

Remote

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

San Jacinto College seeks a Department Chair of Mathematics for online programs. The role provides leadership for fully online instruction, coordinates faculty development, and ensures adherence to online quality standards across the division.

Responsibilities include setting department goals, managing budgets and scheduling, and collaborating with instructional leaders to advance student success. The chair supervises faculty, coordinates accreditation efforts, and promotes innovative digital

Qualifications

Must have a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience in community college settings with online instruction.
Proven leadership and management experience in online learning environments.
Demonstrated ability to oversee online program quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

Creates and approves department goals aligned with institutional objectives.
Maintains communication with colleagues, staff, students, and external partners.
Oversees department budget, purchases, and scheduling.
Ensures online course standards and accessibility across the division.

Skills

Flexible hours

Remote leadership

Curriculum management

Online pedagogy

Quality Matters OSCQR

Accessibility standards

Digital tools integration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

Blackboard Ultra

LMS

Job description

Department Chair, Mathematics -Online

FUNCTION:The Department Chair is a leadership position that translates the strategic directions from the Instructional Deans, the Chief Online Learning and Innovation Officer (COLIO), and the Strategic Leadership Team into practical implementations that affect student success and provides leadership and oversight for fully online instruction within assigned disciplines. The Department Chair utilizes specific resources to achieve instructional goals of the division; leads and evaluates the faculty members and staff; coordinates continuous improvement initiatives; and uses experience, best practices, plans, processes, and teams to produce clear deliverables and outputs. This includes oversight of online course quality, accessibility, digital pedagogy, learning management system standards, and compliance with state authorization and accreditation requirements applicable to distance education. The department chair will demonstrate the college values.

Essential Job Functions

Decision Making and Leadership

Createsandapprovesgoalsfordepartmentbyinterpretingandsupportingthegoals of the institution as they relate to the department
Implementsand/orreinforceschangesbasedonpolicydecisions;interprets department policies to faculty, staff, students, and/or public
Initiatesandmaintainscommunicationwith colleagues, administrativestaff,faculty,students, industry, external community, state, and national agencies
Informsthedeanofdecisionsinvolvingchangesinthedepartmentandissues related to other campuses
Conductsmeetingswithfaculty and staff
Providesthenecessaryresearchanddepartmentsupporttoobtain/maintain external grant funds or donations, if appropriate
Resolvesissues that arisebetweenfacultyandstudents
Keeps current on trends, issues, and initiatives in the divisions' related fields of education that affect teaching and learning within the departmental program
Assignsteachingloadsandotherdepartmental duties
Ensures faculty teaching online courses meet required training and professional development expectations (e.g., ACAdemic, online pedagogy training).
Monitors compliance with online instructional standards, including accessibility, course presence, and required LMS components.
Supports faculty in integrating instructional technology and digital tools consistent with college guidelines.
Identifiesbestpracticesfordepartmentorprocessesincollaborationwith industry and in review of educational literature and community needs
Monitorscompliancewithpoliciesandprocedures oftheCollege
Attendsmeetings(e.g.,departmentmeetings,taskforces,committees,councils)
Meets the leadership competencies established by the College.

DepartmentOperations–Non-FacultyActivities

Preparestheannualdepartmentbudget
Reviews/approvesthepurchasesofgoodsand services
Developsand/orreviewsclassschedules
Reviews and processes textbook requests on a semester basis to insure timely access and bookstore processing.
Works with dual credit to meet the needs of independent school district partners

DepartmentOperations–FacultyActivities

Recommendsrenewaloffacultycontracts.
Reviewsandapprovespersonnel changes within the department and forwards forms to the respective dean
Determinespersonnelneedsinthedepartment, makesappropriaterequestsin writing, and participates in hiring interviews in conjunction with the appropriate search committee
Performstrackingandanalyzingofprogramdata,specificallystudent performance and enrollment data
Developsandimplementsstrategiesthatsupportprogramcompletion,job placement, and/or transfer opportunities for students, when appropriate
Ensuresdepartmentparticipationinstudentrecruitmentefforts
Supervisescampusgrantsthatprovideforeducationalprogramsorservicestothe division. Works with colleagues in college district to develop new grant applications.
Responds to requests for faculty substitutions, class emergencies, and as a first point of contact for part-time faculty access
Oversees beginning-of-term learning management system checks, ensures compliance with required online course standards, facilitates distance learning course reviews, and verifies end-of-course documentation in alignment with online quality frameworks (e.g., Quality Matters, OSCQR) and accessibility expectations.

ProfessionalDevelopmentandPerformanceManagement

Evaluates faculty teaching effectiveness through classroom observations, online course reviews, and analysis of student performance data, ensuring compliance with online instructional standards and accessibility requirements. Recognizesfacultywhodemonstrateahighlevelofteachingeffectiveness,giving recognition for positive actions of faculty as well as offering constructive suggestions for professional growth
Supervisesandevaluates newfacultyandstaff
Providesand/orpromotesprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiestomembersof the department as appropriate
Provides coaching and support specific to effective online teaching practices, student engagement in virtual environments, and use of instructional technology.
Meetswithfacultyand/orstaffmemberstocreatekey performance indicators thatreflectthe needs of thedepartment, as well as consideration for the annual priorities of the College that affect teaching and learning
Providesevaluationandongoingfeedbackregardingfacultyand/orstaffperformance
Participatesinvalidationmeetingstoreviewanddiscussperformanceratingsof department members with campus leadership

CurriculumandAssessment

Facilitatesassessmentofstudent learning outcomes, general education outcomes, program-specific outcomes, accreditation requirements, and student performance on certificate or licensure assessments
Facilitatesthedevelopmentofcurricularprograms,projects,andinitiativesin support of the College’s mission and strategic plan
WorkswithInstitutional Effectiveness
ParticipatesinactivitiesassociatedwithSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)accreditation,program accreditation, and/or program review
Monitors program compliance with national, state, and/or regional agencies

Additional Job Functions:

Administrativedutiesasneededtooverseedepartmentalbudgets
Reviewsdepartmental budgets
Followsandreviewsprocurementactivities
Reviewscompliancetolearning management system (LMS) standardsfor faculty
Ensures compliance with distance education regulations, including NC-SARA requirements, state authorization standards, and applicable federal guidelines related to online delivery.
Approvesdepartmental payroll
Collaborateswithprogramdirectorsandfacultytodevelopandimplementinnovative partnerships, e.g., healthcare providers/agencies, industry partners, governmental agencies, and educational partners.
Assist with the coordination of advisory committee meetings with industry and educational partners per institutional requirements and guidelines.
Teach a minimum and maximum of one (1) class during the summer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be available to work flexible hours Monday through Friday and additional hours as needed to support online faculty and operations, including virtual meetings. Musthaveexcellentcommunicationskills,demonstratedtactical leadership abilities, and proven results.
Must show proventeachingsuccessinhigher education, preferably including experience in onlineenvironments;
Demonstrateknowledgeandachievementincurriculummanagement, including experience developing or overseeing online courses or programs;
Effective and consistent organizational, conflictresolution, and management skills, with the ability to adapt leadership approaches in a virtual setting; Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, withdemonstratedcapacity to build relationships and foster collaboration across distributed teams; Demonstratesoundworkingknowledgeofpersonalcomputerhardware/software, business management software (i.e. Banner), learning management system (i.e.,BlackboardUltra),and thebroader digital tools ecosystems supporting online education.
Familiarity with distance education regulations and best practices, including accessibility standards (i.e., WCAG), online learning quality frameworks (i.e., Quality Matters, OSCQR), and state authorization requirements such as NC-SARA;
Must have administrativeexperience,includingabilitytoestablishprioritiesandmakedifficult choices among competing demands and make decisions in a consultative and informed manner.
Demonstrated ability toeffectively and consistently lead, support, and motivate remote faculty and staff in an online or distributed work environment.

Education and Experience:

Education:

A master’s degree in appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited institution is required.

Experience:

Five yearsincommunitycollegesettingtoincludeteachingand/or administration required, including oversight of fully online instruction. Five years teaching and three years progressive leadership or equivalent experience preferred, including fully online and face-to-face.

Licenses/Certifications: