Program Chair - Professor, Department of Resource Operations Professions (Remote)

The University of Arizona Global Campus

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Global Campus Program Chairs are focused on exceptional learning experiences that emphasize innovative, high-quality teaching, a deep commitment to student learning and success, and the cultivation of a supportive and caring academic community. Program Chairs are in 12-month, ranked, career-track (not eligible for tenure) positions with core duties to teach asynchronous undergraduate and graduate courses to adult learners; lead development of programs and courses and supervision mentorship of associate faculty; and service to students and the institution to ensure its continued improvement toward its critical student success goals. At the heart of our institution is a deep commitment to a Culture of Care—an ethos that emphasizes proactive, compassionate, and responsive engagement to ensure every student feels supported and empowered to succeed. UAGC programs are intentionally designed to bridge academic learning and workforce relevance, equipping students with both practical skills and disciplinary expertise that prepare them for meaningful career advancement and lifelong learning.

Requirements

Earned a doctorate in psychology.
At least three years of online teaching and learning experience, including curriculum development and assessment strategies.
At least three to five years of practical professional work experience in a relevant field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to foster student engagement and clarity in a remote learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to departmental and university collegiality through engagement in service activities.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple responsibilities within a flexible, evolving work environment.
Experience contributing to a strategic vision, increasing student success, and fostering growth is preferred.
Experience with qualitative or quantitative research.
Experience working with adult, non-traditional, and post-traditional learners is preferred.
Commitment to departmental and university collegiality through engagement in service activities.
At least three years of undergraduate teaching experience in Health Psychology; actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs.
At least three years of graduate-level teaching experience in psychology.
Ability to teach graduate courses in Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology, Research Design & Methods; actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, engaging online instruction.
For Doctoral Program Chairs: Review and provide feedback on doctoral research projects, including research, design, analyses, writing, and oral presentations.
Oversee and prepare students for their preliminary and final oral defenses.
Support student IRB applications and research alignment.
Collaborates with students' doctoral research committees to create unified direction for the students.
Develops and improve courses and innovative teaching practices in collaboration with instructional designers, assessment specialists, and other experts.
Develops and improve course materials including texts, media, assessment tools, and other innovative instructional modalities.
Review, support, and mentor instructional quality of associate faculty.
Leads continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional design, with a focus on relevance, rigor, and accessibility
Collaborates with other departments such as student success, student affairs, library, writing center, access and wellness, academic advising, and career services to create, monitor, and improve initiatives for a holistic student support experience.
Supports student's sense of connection to the university in an online environment.
Supports program-level assessment and yearly review cycles.
Attends and actively participates in department, college, and university meetings.
Engages in shared governance activities and committees.
Participates in search and hiring committees.
Supports accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
Mentors and supports faculty and staff.
Collaborates on university student success and other initiatives.