*POSTING EXTENSION- PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY*
Classification Title: Chairperson, History and Social Sciences
Salary: $120,366.00 Annually (12-month position)
Department: History and Social Sciences
Pay Grade: CHB
Reports To: Dean of Liberal Arts
FLSA Status: Exempt
Unit: Administrative
Opening Date: 9/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 p.m.
ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Middlesex College invites applications for Chairperson of History and Social Sciences. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a broad and intellectually vibrant department encompassing History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Education.
The Chairperson will lead an engaged group of full- and part-time faculty within a collaborative Liberal Arts division that welcomes thoughtful innovation, interdisciplinary partnerships, and new academic initiatives. Working closely with faculty and College leadership, the Chairperson will strengthen curriculum and programs, support faculty development, advance student learning and success, and cultivate productive relationships across the College and the wider community.
For a collaborative academic leader committed to the community college mission, this position provides a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of an influential academic department, contribute to broader institutional priorities, and continue developing as a leader at Middlesex College. The successful candidate will bring academic vision, sound judgment, openness to new ideas, and the ability to balance long-term goals with the day-to-day responsibilities of departmental leadership.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
The Chairperson, History and Social Sciences performs managerial, professional work providing instructional leadership and administrative oversight for an array of disciplinary courses and programs at a comprehensive community college, including History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Education. Works collaboratively with faculty and staff and with the College’s administrative team to provide a high-quality learning environment for students.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
- Establishes a collaborative working environment and fosters effective communications within the department, division, and campus.
- Works in partnership with faculty members to develop best practices for curricula, programs, and related student services.
- Assesses learning outcomes for courses, programs, and services and implements changes, where appropriate.
- Works collaboratively with departmental faculty to develop and approve curriculum, select textbooks, implement new instructional and support materials, and assign courses.
- Hires, supervises, and evaluates full- and part-time faculty and staff.
- Develops reports and budget plans for the department.
- Oversees grant proposals and implementation.
- Participates actively on division and College committees, meetings, and public outreach efforts.
- Provides professional development opportunities for faculty.
- Develops and implements new opportunities for the College to focus on coursework essential for student success and degree attainment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in one of the departmental disciplines
- Three (3) years’ experience teaching at the college level
- Three (3) years’ administrative, supervisory and/or leadership experience at the post-secondary level
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree
- Five (5) years’ experience teaching at the college level.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE: Twelve (12)-month position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible
NJ First Act
Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Middlesex College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the armed forces of the United States, or disability.
Affirmative Action and Compliance Statement
Middlesex College is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The College will implement this policy to assure that the educational programs, activities, services, benefits and employment opportunities offered by the College are available to all persons regardless of sex, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, nationality, color, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap (and/or disability), service in the armed forces, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic tests, or refusal to make available results of genetic tests, in accordance with State and Federal laws. All employees and students are expected to accept these principles and to reflect their spirit in everyday relationships with fellow employees and students. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer, Middlesex College, Chambers Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08818-3050.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in one of the departmental disciplines
- Three years of teaching experience at the college level
- Three years of administrative, supervisory, and/or leadership experience at the post-secondary level
- Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Doctoral degree
- Five years of teaching experience at the college level
What We Do
Our Vision: Middlesex College puts learning first and measures its success only by the success of its students. All members of the College community contribute to student success. Our Mission: The mission of Middlesex College is to provide access to an affordable, quality education for diverse students and to promote lifelong learning opportunities to strengthen the economic, social and cultural life of the community. Our Core Values: Excellence * Value * Integrity Lifelong Learning * Diversity * Collaboration
