Department Chair, Computer Technology Programs

Excelsior•Saint Petersburg, FL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

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—and we’re making 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 with expertise in 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 academic instruction, leadership, faculty support, and program coordination to ensure excellence and consistency across Computer Technology offerings.

Requirements

Doctoral degree 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
Progressive administrative experience
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or administrative experience in higher education
Demonstrated experience in online and/or hybrid instructional environments
Experience with course development, assessment, and accreditation processes
Strong track record of 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

Responsibilities

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
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
Guide faculty in delivering high-quality online and hybrid instruction aligned with University standards
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
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