Department Chair Interview Questions
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Department Chair interview questions shared by candidates
Department Chair was asked...June 6, 2016
Department Chair was asked...February 18, 2023
What would you do if a student told you their instructor was cancelling classes?
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Ask the instructor why they think the student was saying that. Start there.
Department Chair was asked...April 27, 2020
Past experience in similar roles?
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Simply explained my past experience at comparable previous situations
What do you believe is most important about being a naval science instructor of a JROTC Program?
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Establishing a great relationship with your fellow instructor from day one of the job and ensuring a collaborative approach is always maintained between the two. Additionally, demonstrating to the cadets that you genuinely care for their professional and personal well-being. Less
I was new to academia, fresh out of grad school, only having served 1 year elsewhere as a sabbatical replacement. So this was my first real full-time position in academia, leading the department. They asked me how I expected to take on the responsibilities with so little experience.
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I mentioned that it was all part of the job description and that I felt ready to do the job. I am so glad they took a chance with me. Less
Department Chair was asked...October 24, 2017
Department Chair was asked...February 28, 2018
Department Chair was asked...November 22, 2015
Co-Teacher/Department Chair was asked...July 4, 2018
How will you build trust on your team and in your department?
Assistant Professor and Later Department Chair was asked...January 18, 2016