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Touro University New York is hiring a Program Chair for Digital Multimedia and Interaction Design. The role involves leading both graduate and undergraduate programs in UX/UI, Interaction Design, and Digital Multimedia Design by managing faculty, developing curriculum, promoting program growth, and supporting students, while assisting the Dean and department chairs in operational functions.

Highlights

Lead program growth efforts including marketing, recruiting, and designing new academic programs.
Manage faculty hiring, supervision, evaluation, course development, and scheduling for both graduate and undergraduate programs.
Teach at least one course and organize workshops and guest speakers each semester.
Support the Dean and collaborate with department chairs, coordinators, and college-wide committees.
Counsel and advise students, manage at-risk student issues, and handle inquiries and complaints.
Requires a Master’s degree minimum with at least 3 years of faculty and academic administration experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud; knowledgeable in design software and educational pedagogy.
Experience with academic assessment tools and program accreditation efforts.
Regular travel up to 75% to multiple Touro sites and occasional out-of-state conferences.
Salary range from $72,000 to $90,000 per year.

Program Chair for Digital Multimedia and Interaction Design Full Description

Overview:

The Graduate School of Technology is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Chair for the M.S. in UX/UI and Interaction Design program. This role also encompasses the responsibilities of Deputy Chair for the B.S. in Digital Multimedia Design undergraduate program. The successful candidate will assist the Dean and Undergraduate Department Chair in all aspects of Graduate School and Undergraduate Digital Multimedia Departmental operations. Responsibilities:

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Program Growth

Marketing and recruiting both the UX/UI and Interaction Design graduate program and the Digital Multimedia Design undergraduate program.
Designing and documenting new programs as warranted.
Arranging for workshops each semester.
Promoting programs at information sessions.
Annually presenting comparative studies for competitive programs.

Faculty and Courses

Hiring, supervising, and evaluating full-time and part-time teaching and research faculty.
Developing programs, structuring and scheduling courses, staffing, evaluating comparative programs, and assessing current programs.
Assisting in the individual course development and assessment.
Arranging for workshops each semester.
Assisting instructors in finding appropriate guest speakers for their courses.
Performing course resource research for such items as textbooks and audiovisual tools.
Teaching at least one course.

Management Responsibilities

Establishing and maintaining productive connections with Deans, Directors, and Site Coordinators.
Supporting the Dean in all graduate and undergraduate initiatives.
Supervising the work of the Digital Multimedia Design Program Coordinator.
Assisting the graduate UX/UI and Interaction Design Program Director as needed.
Serving on college-wide committees and participating in college initiatives as directed.
Participating in preparation for accreditation by organizing program data collection efforts.

Student Support

Counseling and advising students regarding the UX/UI and Interaction Design and Digital Multimedia Design programs.
Responding to inquiries and complaints regarding the UX/UI and Interaction Design program and the undergraduate Digital Multimedia Design program.
Managing issues with at-risk students.

Qualifications:
Education/Experience

Master’s Degree (at minimum) required.
At least 3 years of faculty and academic administration experience required.
Proven teaching experience in UX/UI, Interaction Design, Digital Multimedia Design, or related fields along with academic administration experience.
Experience managing graduate and undergraduate programs desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of educational programming and pedagogy.
Understanding of academic assessment tools.
Strong customer service and organizational skills.
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work.
Ability to maneuver within the academic community.
Strong interest in and commitment to student success
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access.
A working familiarity with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
Knowledge and proficiency with various design concepts and software

Travel

Regular travel to Touro sites which house aspects of the UX/UI and Interaction Design program, the Digital Multimedia Design program, and various Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
Occasional travel to meetings and conferences out of the city and the state.

Working Conditions

Extensive Use of Computers.
Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary: USD $90,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $72,000.00/Yr.

Original Job Description

Overview:

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Program Growth

Marketing and recruiting both the UX/UI and Interaction Design graduate program and the Digital Multimedia Design undergraduate program.
Designing and documenting new programs as warranted.
Arranging for workshops each semester.
Promoting programs at information sessions.
Annually presenting comparative studies for competitive programs.

Faculty and Courses

Hiring, supervising, and evaluating full-time and part-time teaching and research faculty.
Developing programs, structuring and scheduling courses, staffing, evaluating comparative programs, and assessing current programs.
Assisting in the individual course development and assessment.
Arranging for workshops each semester.
Assisting instructors in finding appropriate guest speakers for their courses.
Performing course resource research for such items as textbooks and audiovisual tools.
Teaching at least one course.

Management Responsibilities

Establishing and maintaining productive connections with Deans, Directors, and Site Coordinators.
Supporting the Dean in all graduate and undergraduate initiatives.
Supervising the work of the Digital Multimedia Design Program Coordinator.
Assisting the graduate UX/UI and Interaction Design Program Director as needed.
Serving on college-wide committees and participating in college initiatives as directed.
Participating in preparation for accreditation by organizing program data collection efforts.

Student Support

Counseling and advising students regarding the UX/UI and Interaction Design and Digital Multimedia Design programs.
Responding to inquiries and complaints regarding the UX/UI and Interaction Design program and the undergraduate Digital Multimedia Design program.
Managing issues with at-risk students.

Qualifications:
Education/Experience

Master’s Degree (at minimum) required.
At least 3 years of faculty and academic administration experience required.
Proven teaching experience in UX/UI, Interaction Design, Digital Multimedia Design, or related fields along with academic administration experience.
Experience managing graduate and undergraduate programs desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of educational programming and pedagogy.
Understanding of academic assessment tools.
Strong customer service and organizational skills.
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work.
Ability to maneuver within the academic community.
Strong interest in and commitment to student success
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access.
A working familiarity with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
Knowledge and proficiency with various design concepts and software

Travel

Regular travel to Touro sites which house aspects of the UX/UI and Interaction Design program, the Digital Multimedia Design program, and various Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
Occasional travel to meetings and conferences out of the city and the state.

Working Conditions

Extensive Use of Computers.
Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary: USD $90,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $72,000.00/Yr.

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