CHAIRPERSON - HUMANITIES & BILINGUAL STUDIES

Position Details Classification Information UnitJob StatusFLSA Position Information Position Title CHAIRPERSON - HUMANITIES & BILINGUAL STUDIES Reports ToFaculty Discipline N/A - Not Applicable Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track? No Funding Source Functions and Responsibilities Job Summary Under the supervision of the Dean of Faculty & Academics or designee, the Chairperson for the Division of Humanities & Bilingual Studies is responsible for providing the experience, vision, leadership, creativity, and innovation necessary to manage and revitalize existing programs, spearhead new program initiatives, lead and inspire faculty, enhance existing student recruitment and retention initiatives, and to develop effective partnerships with internal and external community constituencies within the area of Humanities & Bilingual Studies. Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Compensation & Benefits: This position offers a competitive starting salary of $87,000 - $95,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Pension and retirement plans Tuition waiver programs Opportunities for professional development Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence. Supervisory Role Oral and written instructions are received from the Dean of Faculty & Academics or designee. The Chairperson - Humanities & Bilingual Studies may supervise administrative, professional, support staff, and student workers. Duties & Responsibilities 1. Provide direct leadership for the development, management, and evaluation of new and existing degree programs in the area of Humanities & Bilingual Studies. 2. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff in developing new curriculum and scheduling of division offerings. 3. Manage, hire, orientate, and evaluate personnel within the division. 4. Revitalize existing, and create new, educational training and other appropriate partnerships with the community as well as other area academic institutions. 5. Lead and inspire faculty to plan for effective and innovative teaching that enhances student learning, persistence, performance, and course completion. 6. Engage faculty and staff in institutional strategic planning and program assessment. 7. Work collaboratively to develop division budget, including general operating and minor capital budgets and expenditures, driven by outcome assessment and strategic planning priorities. 8. Communicate effectively with the Dean of Faculty & Academics, Chief Academic Officer, other administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure continuity and appropriateness of instruction, adequate course scheduling, adequacy of library and other resource materials, and appropriateness of division's strategic planning initiatives within the context of the college's mission and goals. 9. Prepare periodic and annual reports of the activities of the division for the college and accrediting agencies. 10. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of staff, administrative, and student information. 11. May be required to teach a maximum of a three-credit course each semester. 12. Prepare routine, special, and ancillary reports as required. 13. Perform other related duties as required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: • Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. • Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time. • Move between buildings. • Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie. • Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. • Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. • Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls. • Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift. Additional Requirements Minimum Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities 1. Master's Degree within the Humanities. 2. Teaching experience at the college level. 3. Managerial or demonstrated leadership experience in a college setting. 4. Experience in managing complex projects under deadlines. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing. 7. Ability to work in a multicultural environment. Education Requirements Master's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities 1. Doctorate within Humanities. 2. Three or more years teaching experience at the college level. 3. Senior-level administrative experience. 4. Relevant experience in curriculum development and assessment in a college setting. 5. Working knowledge of the personal computer in a Microsoft Office environment. 6. Demonstrated knowledge of computerized record maintenance and management, preferably in the Banner system. Education Requirements Doctorate Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

Created: 2026-03-04