Academic Nursing Department Chair

Dallas College•Mountain View, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department Chair oversees the academic and operational activities of assigned programs within Dallas College. Responsibilities include managing faculty, scheduling courses, overseeing budgets, and ensuring program quality in alignment with student success and workforce needs. The Chair supervises faculty and staff across multiple Dallas College campuses and centers. This is an on-site, office-based position with travel between campuses. Academic faculty positions require an on-campus presence, including when teaching online courses. Some positions may become eligible to apply for a hybrid arrangement after six months, subject to job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. The role requires regular and predictable attendance. An official transcript is required, and the position is subject to a criminal background check; some positions may also require a fingerprint check. The job description represents major duties and does not preclude other job-related assignments.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent, as defined by alignment with published Dallas College faculty credentialing guidelines, in at least one discipline within the department.
Three years of administrative experience in higher education.
Teaching experience in a college setting.
Experience in program development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to oversee multiple programs across various campuses.
Proficiency in managing teams, program schedules, and budgets.
Skill in resolving conflicts and fostering faculty and staff development.
Effective communication and decision-making abilities.
Experience using data for program improvement and strategic planning.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Official transcript required.
Subject to a criminal background check; some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and improve credit and non-credit programs.
Coordinate program assessments and curriculum updates.
Support new program development and maintain program accreditation standards.
Hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty.
Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Create course schedules, manage section builds, and oversee delivery modalities.
Resolve student complaints, grade disputes, and program-related issues.
Support dual credit, P-TECH, and Early College programs as appropriate.
Develop and manage departmental budgets to ensure efficient resource allocation.
Collaborate with leadership to align departmental goals with institutional priorities.
Work with advisory boards, higher education and industry partners, and other departments to maintain program quality.
Promote student success by addressing academic and operational needs.
Track progress, provide feedback, and support professional development.
Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Perform other duties as assigned.