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Program Chair for Digital Multimedia and Interaction Design

Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID
2025-11996
College
TUNY - Graduate School of Technology
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
Day
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
75+%
Category
Academic/Program Support
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location : Country
US

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.

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


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