Department Chair, History

Dallas College•Mountain View, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department Chair oversees the academic and operational activities of assigned programs within Dallas College. The role includes 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 position is based in an office environment and requires travel between campuses. Academic faculty positions require an on-campus presence, including when teaching online courses. All positions are considered on-site; after six months, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid arrangement subject to job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. The role requires regular and predictable attendance and completion of required Dallas College professional development training hours each academic year. An official transcript is required, and the position is subject to a criminal background check; some positions may also require fingerprinting.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in History, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in History.
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.
Ability to work in an office-based environment and travel between campuses.
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 and foster a positive, 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.