Academic Program Manager

6 days ago


Sacramento, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Adjunct Faculty Development at InsideHigherEd. This is a critical role that requires a deep understanding of competency-based education, instructional design, and faculty development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Vision: Provide strategic leadership for the Adjunct Faculty Development program, aligning professional development initiatives with the institution's mission and goals.
  • Professional Development and Management: Design and implement comprehensive professional development programs for adjunct faculty, focusing on competency-based andragogy, online teaching strategies, and technology integration.
  • Onboarding and Adoption: Establish and operationalize a consistent onboarding process and experience for all adjunct faculty, including understanding of the institution's students, programs, teaching expectations, and adoption of online learning tools.
  • Faculty Support and Engagement: Establish a supportive community for adjunct faculty, promoting engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning. Act as a primary liaison between adjunct faculty and academic departments.
  • Quality Assurance and Feedback: Ensure quality and consistency of adjunct faculty teaching to meet or exceed institutional instructional standards. Develop feedback loops to foster and ensure high-quality instruction.
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Utilize data to inform professional development and assess the effectiveness of instructional practices and professional development activities.
  • Operationalize and Manage: Provide support for operational management requirements such as adjunct faculty schedules, time reporting, and contract initiation.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with department chairs and academic leaders to align innovation in teaching and learning strategies with program and industry standards and needs.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Education, Adult Learning, Educational Technology, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience online teaching in higher education.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing professional development programs for faculty.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience in competency-based education online programs.
  • At least 5 years of experience as an adjunct instructor with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities teaching online.
  • Proven leadership experience in an academic setting.


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