Academic Program Manager, Criminal Justice Technology

Central Carolina Technical College; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting options

Flexible work schedules

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter, SC seeks an experienced educator to teach courses during the day, evening, weekends, on campus and online as needed. The role includes evaluating student progress, maintaining accurate records, and preparing lectures, tests, and assignments.

The incumbent will develop and implement long-range plans for program areas, oversee curriculum revision, and manage academic schedules while ensuring compliance with state and college policies and accreditation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a Master’s with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Experience in higher education and curriculum development.
• Ability to hire, train, supervise, and evaluate faculty.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses day, evening, weekend, on campus and online when requested.
• Evaluate students' progress and maintain accurate administrative records.
• Develop and implement long-range operational and strategic plan for area(s) of responsibility; curriculum development/revision and course/program implementation and/or elimination.
• Develop, implement, manage and evaluate academic program(s) by developing an annual plan of action and using results to inform improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws as well as state, system, and college policies.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures to comply with such laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards related to area(s) of responsibility.
• Ensure selection of appropriate textbooks/course materials.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty in area(s) of responsibility.
• Communicate personnel vacancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Manage instructional management functions including classroom facilities, clinical/placement sites, and distance education delivery.
• Strategically develop academic schedule and assign faculty.
• Provide leadership and guidance in advisement for students by assigning student advisors and monitoring number of advisees.
• Work with students with academic concerns, and communicate student issues to appropriate supervisors and personnel.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Program management

Faculty supervision

Student advising

Policy compliance

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline

Master's with 18 graduate hours in teaching

Job description

Job ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates thorough knowledge of teaching areas subject matter and teaches courses during the day, evening, Saturday, on campus and off campus, dual-enrolled and online when requested. Evaluates students' progress and maintains accurate administrative records pertaining to classes. Prepares daily lectures. Prepares and evaluates tests, exams, projects, research assignments, and other course assignments. Develop and implement long-range operational and strategic plan for area(s) of responsibility to include curriculum development/revision and course/program implementation and/or elimination. Develop, implement, manage and evaluate academic program(s) by developing an annual plan of action, evaluating the goals and objectives of the plan, and using results to inform continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws as well as state, system, and college policies and procedures. Develop and maintain operational procedures to comply with such laws and regulations. Ensure compliance with all accreditation standards related to area(s) of responsibility. Ensure selection of appropriate textbooks/course materials. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty in area(s) of responsibility. Ensure appropriate academic and program data is collected and reported. Make recommendations for organizational efficiency and communicate personnel vacancies. Communicate any personnel issues to the appropriate supervisor. Manage instructional management functions including classroom facilities, clinical/placement sites, and distance education delivery. Strategically develop academic schedule and assign faculty. Provide leadership and guidance in the management of advisement issues for students by assigning student advisors and monitoring the number of advisees for faculty members. Work with students with academic concerns, and communicate student issues to appropriate supervisors and personnel.Minimum and Additional RequirementsMaster's degree in the teaching discipline; or Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.