Program Director, Education Jobs

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Department Chair, Arts and Sciences, this position will teach a full time A&S faculty load as well as supervise all aspects of the Education program. The program director will also serve as a mentor for Education related concurrent enrollment and adjunct faculty members.

Vision

Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.

Mission

Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.

Core Values

Indian Hills Community College is committed to excellence, success, service, integrity, community, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Education or related discipline.
• Must be able to communicate with faculty at a high skill level.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of competency within the discipline(s) to be taught.
• Must relate well to students and colleagues, and create a learning environment conducive to student learning.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of full-time teaching experience.

Work Performed

• Coordinate the course schedule for day, evening, and distance education courses.
• Actively participate in program promotion and recruitment of students, provide academic advising as needed, and assist in the placement and follow up of graduates.
• Lead and/or participate in the biannual advisory committee meetings, contributing to the meeting agenda and seek input from advisors.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Instill a realistic work attitude in students with clear expectations for skill development.
• Conduct in person classroom observations of Education faculty members.
• Coordinate all assessment procedures in related programs.
• Organize, promote and oversee extra-curricular activities in the discipline.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty meetings unless excused by the division dean.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for all Education faculty members.
• Serve as club advisor, when appropriate, to provide support for students in program-related co-curricular groups.
• Actively serve on college committees as appointed and at state and national meetings.
• Organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Coordinate program equipment or classroom needs.
• Teach courses in accordance with objectives of the course outline as set forth by the division using a variety of instructional methods and technologies that facilitates learning for all students.
• Assist with the interview, selection, orientation and evaluation of full time and adjunct faculty.
• Measure and evaluate student progress and maintain accurate grade computations. Prepare and submit accurate grade reports as requested.
• Assist in maintaining public relations with the local community and take part in community relations when possible.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Coordinate related curriculum development.
• Develop and maintain current course syllabi/outlines for assigned courses.
• Emphasize to students the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with professional personnel, local organizations, public officials and other interested people.
• Promptly report repairs needed for the classroom and equipment.
• Coordinate discipline faculty meetings.
• Participate in and oversee the collection of course and program level assessment criteria. Ensure the data collected is properly entered into the college’s SPOL software program.
• Lead the program evaluation procedure for the assigned areas.
• Assist in planning and carrying out studies and surveys.
• Represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community.
• Stay up to date with trends in the field and update program curriculum and equipment as appropriate.
• Coordinate textbook selection.
• Submit to appropriate resources reports on all students who may need counsel.
• Meet all assigned classes and office commitments as scheduled.
• Keep accurate inventories of equipment and supplies and submit requisitions for needed materials.
• Attend career fairs, recruiting events and community events to promote the academic program, club and/or college.
• Provide appropriate career and academic advising.
• Meet the standards of the college’s Quality Faculty Plan.
• Collect data and prepare reports on related courses.

Responsible To

Department Chair, Arts & Sciences

Position Level

Program Director - Exempt - Traditional Funding, Chapter 279 Contract of Employment

Employment Length

3.5 Terms, Full Time, Benefits

Schedule

9 hrs/day, Monday-Thursday

Salary Range

$52,287.00 - 58,366.00