Associate Chairperson, Natural Sciences

Middlesex College•Edison, NJ

7d•$0 - $80,431

About The Position

The Associate Chair supports the Department Chair in leading high-quality, student-centered programs across the Natural Sciences. The position calls for a record of effective teaching and academic service in a community college setting; experience with curriculum and assessment; collaborative leadership; commitment to equity, access, and inclusion; and strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is a 12-month position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with possible limited evening and weekend obligations to meet program needs and support student services and events. The role reports to the Chairperson, Natural Sciences.

Requirements

Master's degree in a discipline within the Department.
Two years of teaching experience at the college level.
One year of administrative or supervisory experience.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Skill in using small office equipment and computers.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree.
Three years of experience teaching at the college level.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and evaluate adjunct faculty in collaboration with the Chair; coordinate adjunct assignments and professional development.
Support supervision and workflow of department support staff, laboratory technicians, and student workers in coordination with the Chair and relevant offices.
Co-lead term scheduling for lecture, lab, and remote/online modalities, ensuring efficient room and lab utilization, contact-hour policy compliance, and student pathway progress.
Support curriculum management, including new course and program proposals, revisions, modality changes, and alignment with transfer partners and workforce needs.
Coordinate course and program assessment cycles, including learning outcomes, common exams and rubrics, data review, and documentation of continuous-improvement actions consistent with institutional and accreditation standards.
Provide student-facing services, including academic advising within discipline pathways, review of substitutions and program changes, and participation in orientation and recruitment events.
Help resolve student concerns, grade appeals, and student-faculty conflicts through fair, consistent, policy-aligned processes, escalating matters when appropriate.
Promote student engagement opportunities such as tutoring, undergraduate research, learning communities, internships, and STEM clubs; refer students to campus resources.
Oversee laboratory readiness, inventory, and procurement in partnership with lab managers and technicians; help manage capital requests and replacement plans.
Support compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including chemical hygiene, hazard communication, waste management, PPE training, and accessible learning materials and experiences.
Coordinate lab-specific faculty development in pedagogy, safety, and technology.
Assist the Chair with developing and monitoring operating and capital budgets, tracking expenditures, and aligning resources with strategic priorities.
Contribute to grant development and implementation, including STEM success, equipment, undergraduate research, and dual-enrollment support; assist with data collection and reporting.
Strengthen relationships with K–12 partners, four-year transfer institutions, advisory boards, and community organizations to enhance recruitment, transfer, and workforce pathways.
Represent the department on division and college committees and contribute to policy and process improvements.
Support departmental strategic planning, goal setting, and annual reporting with evidence-based metrics; perform other duties as assigned to advance departmental and college goals.