Department Chair, Social Work

Pasadena, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 79000 - 94800

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School is recruiting a Department Chair Social Work for their Pacific Oaks College campus in Pasadena California.

About Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School

Pacific Oaks College and Childrens School located in Pasadena California is a nonprofit institution rooted in Quaker values and a strong social justice heritage. The College offers bachelors masters a doctorate and certificate programs in education human development counseling and related fields while the Childrens School is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in anti-bias education emergent curriculum and peaceful conflict resolution. Together they foster inclusive culturally responsive learning environments that honor the unique potential of every individual. Employees join a mission-driven community committed to respect diversity social justice and lifelong learning.

About the Position

Pacific Oaks College seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Social Work. This department offers CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs that prepare culturally responsive social workers committed to equity and social justice. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning students complete extensive supervised fieldwork alongside rigorous coursework designed to meet professional and regulatory standards. The department is dedicated to fostering inclusive education advancing research-informed practice and preparing graduates for impactful careers in diverse communities.

The Department Chair serves as a member of the academic and administrative leadership team of Pacific Oaks College managing programs within the assigned department and providing strategic and organizational leadership toward the development support assessment and improvement of student learning outcomes. The Department Chair works closely with faculty staff and administration to promote the continuous improvement of programs and provides leadership to foster a collaborative and innovative educational environment.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership by developing and executing a vision for the department that aligns with institutional goals and trends in higher education.
Recruit mentor and evaluate faculty fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality instruction and adherence to best practices.
Oversee curriculum development and assessment ensuring programs remain innovative rigorous and compliant with academic and regulatory standards.
Manage departmental resources and budget allocating funds effectively to support initiatives and growth.
Teach and advise students delivering engaging courses and supporting academic and professional development.
Drive program development and external engagement collaborating with stakeholders to expand offerings and strengthen community and industry partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.

Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education with evidence of effective management of academic initiatives projects or teams.
Experience working with accreditation and regulatory requirements related to academic programs.
A strong record of teaching excellence service and scholarship.
Experience managing academic programs maintaining and analyzing data and developing presentations reports and other documents.
Evidence of effective decision-making in collaborative settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
Experience with program review and online instructional delivery.
Demonstrated success with state and professional accreditation agencies and regulators.
Experience in faculty development and mentoring with a clear record of supporting and enhancing faculty performance and growth.

Location

This position is eligible for a combination of remote and onsite work typically requiring in-person presence on designated days.

Anticipated Salary

$79000 - $94800

Compliance with Federal Antidiscrimination Guidance

Pacific Oaks College is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunity to all people and strictly adheres to federal anti-discrimination accordance with DOJ guidance the College affirms that no programs hiring practices promotions admissions or other decisions shall provide preferential treatment based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected characteristics without appropriate lawful rationale. The College will also ensure compliance of its third-party contractors or program partners in this regard.

Disclaimer

The duties listed above describe the general nature and level of work expected of faculty in this position and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The College reserves the right to amend or modify the job description as institutional needs evolve. Pacific Oaks College provides equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation national origin age marital status disability or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pacific Oaks offers a generous compensation and benefits package as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off medical and dental coverage company-paid life and disability insurance retirement plan with employer contribution multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA) tuition reimbursement professional development and regular employee appreciation events.

Pacific Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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