Program Chair, Computer Technology (Online/Hybrid)

Excelsior College; Florida; Hybrid; USD 97,500 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior College is looking for a Department Chair for Computer Technology Programs to lead educational initiatives in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This full-time hybrid role involves overseeing faculty, ensuring high-quality course delivery, and promoting faculty success and student outcomes.

Qualified candidates should hold a doctoral degree in a related field and have a minimum of five years in higher education. The salary range is $97,500 to $107,000, reflecting a commitment to developing innovative programs.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of higher education teaching experience.
• Professional experience with industry certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Computer Technology programs.
• Ensure course quality and compliance with standards.
• Monitor faculty performance and student success.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Job description

Department Chair, Computer Technology Programs

Job Category: Academic Leadership

Requisition Number: DEPAR002526

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• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Saint Petersburg, FL 33702, USA

Description

Be part of Excelsior’s growing presence in St. Petersburg, Florida and help lead innovative, workforce-focused technology programs that expand access and opportunity for adult learners.

Excelsior University is growing—andwe’remaking a meaningful investment in education and workforce development in the St. Petersburg, Florida community. As we expand our hybrid learning model, we are seeking a Department Chair to provide leadership for our Computer Technology programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and computer science.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of applied technology education while supporting faculty and programs that serve adult learners developing real-world, career-ready skills.

Position Overview

The Department Chair for Computer Technology provides academic and operational leadership to support programs, faculty, and students within the department.

This role is designed for an experienced faculty leader withexpertisein online and hybrid instruction, academic operations, and a strong student-centered approach. The Chair works closely with the Associate Dean and School of Technology leadership to oversee faculty engagement, course quality, and program operations.As a member of the faculty, this role has teaching responsibilities commensurate with the scale and scope of the size of the department.

The position combines academicinstruction,leadership, faculty support, and program coordination to ensure excellence and consistency across Computer Technology offerings.

KeyResponsibilities

Department Leadership andOperations

• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for Computer Technology faculty
• Oversee term-based operations, including course scheduling, faculty assignments, and textbook coordination
• Support faculty onboarding, training, and communication to ensure instructional quality and consistency
• Participate in departmental, school-level, and university initiatives, committees, and special projects

Program Quality & Curriculum Oversight

• Monitor course quality and coordinate updates and improvements in collaboration with Instructional Design and Development (IDD)
• Support course development, revisions, and alignment with program outcomes and workforce needs
• Contribute to program review, assessment reporting, and continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation standards

Faculty Support & Student Success

• Guide faculty in delivering high-quality online and hybrid instruction aligned withUniversitystandards
• Track and analyze key performance indicators, including course evaluations, grading patterns, and student success metrics
• Promote effective teaching practices that support engagement, retention, and academic success among adult learners

Faculty Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities within university-established workload model
• Maintain a scholarly agenda in alignment with university and college and strategic priorities
• Engage department faculty in university and community service activities as appropriate

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoraldegree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field
• Professional experience in a relevant technical field, with industry certifications preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of higher education teaching experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership or administrative experience in higher education
• Demonstrated experience in online and/or hybrid instructional environments
• Experience with course development, assessment,andaccreditation processes
• Strongtrack recordof promoting student success using evidence-based decision-making to support the quality improvement of academic programs, curriculum, and faculty.
• Demonstrated experience with the recruitment,selection, evaluation, development, and mentoring of faculty
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in curriculum and faculty support

Excelsior CARES Values Excelsior UniversityvaluesCompassion, Agility, Respect, Excellence, and Service. Each employee contributes to a student-centered learning environment that prioritizes academic integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Work Environment This positionoperatesin a hybrid environment , requiring a combination of on-site work at the St. Petersburg location and remote operation. The role includes regular virtual collaboration and presence to support faculty, labs, and program operations, occasional travel to Albany, NY, for planning, training, and program-related activities.

The hiring salary range for this position is $97,500 - $107,000. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.

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