Department Chair, History

Dallas College • Mountain View, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department Chair oversees the academic and operational activities of assigned programs within Dallas College, managing faculty, course scheduling, budgets, and program quality to support student success and workforce needs. The chair supervises faculty and staff across multiple Dallas College campuses and centers.

The role includes developing and improving credit and non-credit programs; coordinating assessment, curriculum updates, and accreditation; supervising and developing faculty and staff; managing academic operations and departmental resources; and collaborating with institutional leaders, advisory boards, higher education and industry partners, and other departments. The chair also addresses student and program-related issues, supports relevant dual credit, P-TECH, and Early College programs, tracks performance, completes required professional development, and performs other duties as assigned.

This is an administrator position with 40 weekly work hours. The role is based in an office environment and involves travel between campuses. Positions are considered on-site; academic positions require an on-campus presence, including when teaching online. The position requires regular and predictable attendance. The stated minimum annual salary is $95,388. The role requires an official transcript and is subject to a criminal background check; some positions may also require fingerprint checks.

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.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

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.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with physical challenges to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager