Chief Graduate Professional Education and Program Enhancement

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air University seeks a Chief of Graduate Professional Education to coordinate curricula across all graduate programs, advise on instructional design, and support program reviews. The role involves advising on instructional policy, drafting guidance, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain a high-quality, policy-compliant, accredited curriculum.

The position requires leadership in teaching, scholarship, and service, including formal representation at task groups and external conferences

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of SIS, LMS, and ISD best practices.
• Experience in instructional design and curriculum policy development.
• Strong ability to analyze curricula and present findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Curriculum Oversight: advise on curriculum planning and design, align curricula with accreditation standards.
• Academic Program Review, Accreditation, and Compliance: manage review processes, ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mission Contribution and Special Projects: represent university at committees and external conferences, contribute to teaching and service.

Job description

The Chief of Graduate Professional Education coordinates and aligns Air University's curricula across all graduate programs. This role advises schools and programs on curriculum development and supports academic program reviews. Key duties include advising on instructional design, curriculum delivery, instructional methodologies, briefing leaders on findings, drafting policy/guidance, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to sustain high-quality, policy-compliant, accredited curriculum.

DUTIES:

Graduate Curriculum Oversight

Apply expert knowledge, including an understanding of the Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), instructional system design (ISD) best practices, and how emerging technologies shape learning experiences in AU graduate curriculum planning/design. Apply expert knowledge in innovative teaching techniques to shape instructional policy across Air University's graduate programs. Analyze curricula and present findings to Air University (AU) leadership. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Academic Program Review, Accreditation, and Compliance

The position is dedicated to academic program review, accreditation management, and policy compliance. The Chief manages the university's academic review processes to ensure they meet institutional priorities and strict regional and specialized accreditation standards. They conduct complex analyses of academic policies, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements from the DoW, CJCS, and the USAF. Additionally, they are responsible for producing executive-level reports for senior leadership and continuously developing, coordinating, and implementing new educational policies to meet evolving academic needs.

Mission Contribution and Special Projects

The duties involve direct contribution to the university's mission and external representation. The Chief actively engages in teaching, scholarship, and service by delivering instruction, facilitating workshops, and providing subject matter expertise. Furthermore, they represent Air University at various task groups, committees, and external conferences, providing high-level organizational and academic support for special projects and events.