Department Chairperson, Aviation

Job description

Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 18 Salary $94,419 - Flat Rate Department School of Aviation Reports To Dean of Faculty Closing Date October 08, 2026 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date July 24, 2026

Position Overview

The Department Chairperson provides academic leadership to the Aviation Department and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus administrative team. This position facilitates learning, quality teaching, scholarships and services. This position also provides support and advice in the collective bargaining process and ensures adherence to relevant areas of any collective bargaining agreement.

What you will be doing Oversees the development and/or revision of curricula consistent with current research and industry needs and implements instructional programs

Monitors and increases student enrollment, retention, graduation and job placement rates; as well as resolves student issues

Implements student-centered instructional programs in the classrooms and labs

Actively markets programs and implements effective recruitment strategies to attract students

Develops semester course schedules and faculty assignments to maximize student success

Hires, Supervises, and evaluates personnel

Ensures the effective implementation of the faculty advancement processes and adheres to the collective bargaining agreement

Teaches at least one (1) course within the discipline per academic year

Prepares and maintains departmental budgets

Oversees management of labs, equipment and department resources

Ensures departmental compliance with SACS accreditation guidelines and FAA regulations

Manages and coordinates operations across multiple aviation sites, ensuring consistency and quality in program delivery

Represents the department at college events, industry conferences, and public forums, effectively communicating the department's achievements and goals

Oversees technology integration in aviation programs, ensuring faculty training and enhanced teaching outcomes

Facilitates industry partnerships to enhance program relevance and student opportunities, organizing advisory boards and employer engagement

Develops strategic plans and conducts program assessments to align with college goals and industry standard

Encourages a collaborative work environment, leading a diverse team and organizing team-building and professional development activities

Participates in the development and implementation of College policies, procedures and guidelines

Serves on Campus and College-wide committees

Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed Master's degree in a related field or related discipline and five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in aviation,

higher education, teaching and/or related experience or a combination of administrative, teaching or private sector experience

All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

Skill in developing and implementing strategic plans to advance the department's mission and goals

Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with industry stakeholders, enhancing program relevance and opportunities for students

Knowledge of the requirements of accreditation agencies and FAA regulations

Knowledge in designing and updating curricula to meet industry standards and accreditation requirements

Skill in coordinating and managing operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistency and quality in program delivery

Skill in budget preparation and management

Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of instructional systems development, training methods, techniques and formats

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Skill in computer applications

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

Ability to travel between campuses and all aviation sites

Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Essential Position

This function/position has been designated as "essential." This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the College.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room ; Miami, FL 33176.

Worksite address

miami, FL, 33222, US

Who can apply

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