University of Arizona Global Campus
Program Chair, Department of Resource Operations Professions (Remote)
🇺🇸United StatesRemote available19 days ago
$80,000 – $125KMid
The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is seeking a Program Chair for the Marketing discipline. The Global Campus Program Chairs are focused on exceptional learning experiences that emphasize innovative, high-quality teaching, a deep commitment to student learning and success, and the cultivation of a supportive and caring academic community. 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. 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching
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 chairing and committee work 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
Support a “quality at scale” online education model by leveraging centralized curriculum design to ensure 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.
Develops and improve courses and innovative teaching practices in collaboration with instructional designers, assessment specialists, and other experts.
Develops and improve course materials including texts, media, assessment tools, and other innovative instructional modalities.
Review, support, and mentor instructional quality of associate faculty.
Leads continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional design, with a focus on relevance, rigor, and accessibility
Collaborates with other departments such as student success, student affairs, library, writing center, access and wellness, academic advising, and career services to create, monitor, and improve initiatives for a holistic student support experience.
Supports student's sense of connection to the university in an online environment.
Supports program-level assessment and yearly review cycles.
Service
Attends and actively participates in department, college, and university meetings.
Engages in shared governance activities and committees.
Participates in search and hiring committees.
Supports accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
Mentors and supports faculty and staff.
Collaborates on university student success and other initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Marketing or a Doctorate in Business Administration with Marketing Concentration.
Three years of online teaching and learning experience, including curriculum development, assessment strategies, and student success.
Three to five years of practical professional work experience in a relevant field.
Three to five years of undergraduate teaching experience in Marketing: Ability to teach courses in Marketing strategy, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing Research, Global Marketing. Actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Commitment to departmental and university collegiality through engagement in service activities.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple responsibilities within a flexible, evolving work environment.
Experience contributing to a strategic vision, increasing student success, and fostering growth is preferred.
Experience with qualitative or quantitative research.
Experience working with adult, non-traditional, and post-traditional learners is preferred.
Commitment to departmental and university collegiality through engagement in service activities.
At least three years of graduate-level teaching experience in Marketing.
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!
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to create an engaging, and supportive online learning environments that foster student success and belonging.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage students and communicate effectively in a remote learning environment.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicant: The application window is anticipated to close on Thursday, May 07, 2026 (11:59 PM MST).
Rate of Pay: $80,000-$125,000
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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