Program Chair (REMOTE)Virtual, USA

The Global Campus Program Chairs are responsible for student and programmatic success by focusing on high-impact teaching, collaborative leadership, and thoughtful administrative stewardship. The position's main accountability is student success while also contributing to faculty and curriculum success. 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. Program Chairs are invested in student learning, faculty development, and energized by the opportunity to help define and drive the future of their academic discipline and the success of the program. 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.

The application window is anticipated to close 10/31/2025 (11:59 PM MST).

Essential Job Duties

Teaching:

Program Chairs demonstrate a passion for helping students achieve their goals, applying disciplinary and professional knowledge in effective practices in teaching, assessment, and student engagement for online, asynchronous courses.

• Deliver high-quality, engaging online instruction. This can include dissertation committee work and chairing for doctoral faculty.

• Connect the learning experience to workforce skills and professional advancement.

• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for adult learners.

• Prioritize student learning, achievement, and timely feedback.

• Maintain strong communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.

• Ensure academic integrity and uphold university policies.

• Collaborate with academic support teams to enhance student experience.

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.

Learning Leadership

The UAGC online educational model is built around a "quality at scale" approach, in which a centralized, expertly designed curriculum ensures consistency, rigor, and excellence across all course sections. All faculty teach from a shared course shell, allowing them to focus on delivering high-impact instruction and individualized support.

• Develop and improve courses and innovative teaching practices in collaboration with instructional designers, assessment specialists, and other experts.

• Implements ideas and initiatives focused on enhancing student learning and success outcomes related to UAGC's institutional goals (retention completion, and value).

• Develop and improve course materials including texts, media, assessment tools, and other innovative instructional modalities.

• Review, support, and mentor related to instructional quality of associate faculty.

• Leads continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional design, with a focus on relevance, rigor, and accessibility.

Administrative Service

• Responsible for curriculum oversight in the program(s).

• Leads and organizes collaboration with student support departments such as student success, student affairs, library, writing center, access and wellness, academic advising, and career services, serving as a primary academic point of contact with these teams.

• Leads initiatives related to students' sense of connection to the university in an online environment, to create and monitor strategies that that improve student success outcomes of the program.

• Leads 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.

• Leads program review, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Earned terminal degree in a discipline aligned with the academic program.

• Applied professional experience in the field preferred. For certain programs, professional experience can qualify the applicant in lieu of the terminal degree.

• Evidence of experience demonstrating adequate training, depth of knowledge in a particular specialty, and capacity to undertake high-quality teaching and service.

• Familiarity with best practices in teaching and learning, including curriculum development assessment strategies, especially in virtual environments.

• Experience teaching in on-ground and online higher education, including experience in faculty development, instructional design, and continuous improvement preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a capacity to foster student engagement and clarity in a remote learning context.

• Experience working with adult, non-traditional, post-traditional learners preferred.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities within a flexible, evolving work environment.

• A collaborative and student-centered approach to leadership and instructional support.

• Experience contributing to a strategic vision, increased student success, and growth preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programmatic initiatives, mentor faculty, and foster continuous improvement.

• Experience contributing to or leading strategic planning and implementation in academic programs.

• Familiarity with scaling innovative teaching practices and supporting holistic student development in online learning environments.

For Doctoral Program Chairs

• Earned doctorate in a related discipline (Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Human Services, Quantitative Research related field).

• Qualitative or quantitative research experience beyond the degree.

• At least 3 years of graduate-level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to create engaging and supportive online learning environments that foster student success and belonging.

• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with diverse adult learners from varying backgrounds and academic preparedness levels.

• Ability to align academic content with workforce needs and industry trends to ensure program relevance and graduate preparedness.

• Skill in using educational technology and learning management systems to deliver high-quality online instruction and feedback.

• Ability to interpret student success data and use insights to improve teaching practices and curricular design.

• Commitment to a student-centered Culture of Care, including proactive outreach, timely feedback, and individualized support.

• Ability to effectively balance teaching, service, and administrative responsibilities in a complex online learning environment.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Rate of Pay: $80,000-$105,000, DOE

Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Compensation Guidance:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Career Stream: Professional Contributor IV

Level: PC4

Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services

Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) ( https://clery.arizona.edu/asr ) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

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