Our Opportunity:

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achieve their career goals.

The Assistant Academic Department Chair position will provide support to Purdue University Global’s School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies in the Professional Studies program. 

Job Summary:

The Assistant Academic Department Chair provides administrative leadership, faculty management, and curriculum oversight within the Professional Studies department. Working under the direction of the Department Chair and Dean, this position is responsible for driving student success, maintaining academic quality, managing adjunct and full-time faculty, and assisting with curriculum maintenance and accreditation processes.

What To Expect In This Role:

Key Responsibilities

• • Faculty Leadership & Supervision:
    • Direct, train, and mentor full-time and adjunct faculty in Social Science and Humanities courses.
    • Evaluate faculty performance through classroom observations, course reviews, student satisfaction metrics, and grade distribution analysis.
    • Address faculty and student escalation issues in a timely and professional manner.
    • Assist in class scheduling and faculty section assignments.
  • Curriculum & Academic Quality:
    • Collaborate with Course Leaders and the Curriculum team to review, update, and maintain course content.
    • Ensure all course materials align with institutional standards, learning outcomes, and relevant regional/programmatic accreditations.
    • Support continuous assessment of student learning outcomes across general education courses.
  • Operational & Administrative Support:
    • Maintain operational communication with remote faculty across multiple time zones.
    • Participate in departmental meetings, committee work, and university-wide retention or academic initiatives.
    • Perform other academic and administrative duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Associate Dean.

Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• • Education: Master’s degree in a field that has related leadership experience, operationally/ technically savvy, and must have prior faculty experience.(Terminal degree/Ph.D. frequently preferred).
  • Teaching Experience: 3–5+ years of post-secondary online teaching experience.
  • Administrative Experience: Prior experience in academic administration, course leadership, or faculty management in an online higher education environment.

Preferred Competencies:

• • Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote/virtual environment.
  • Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and video conferencing tools (e.g., Brightspace, Zoom, MS Teams).
  • Familiarity with adult learner strategies and general education assessment.

What we're looking for:

• Ability to motivate and encourage faculty to achieve goals.
• Ability to proactively identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet. Experience with Brightspace education software is preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balance competing demands for time, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Effective analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, resolve issues or make recommendations as appropriate.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and method to suit different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional demeanor with people at all levels within the organization and from diverse backgrounds.
• Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools.

Additional Information:

• The target salary for this position is $71,000, learn about our Benefits HERE! 
• Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• This is a U.S.-based position. This position is open to candidates who reside and are authorized to work in the United States.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.

• When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript.

• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) This position is generally classified as exempt unless a non-exempt classification is required by applicable state law.
• Purdue Global is an EO/AO employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.

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