Director, Faculty Development & Academic Excellence

Enterprise State Community College; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Community College seeks an Executive Director of Professional and Academic Excellence to lead college-wide efforts in employee development, teaching and learning, and outcomes assessment.

You will work with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop professional learning opportunities, support assessment processes, and promote data-driven practices to improve student achievement and institutional effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in teaching at the postsecondary level.
• Documented experience with student learning outcomes assessment.
• Experience facilitating professional development for faculty and staff.
• Understanding of outcomes assessment and accreditation standards.
• Experience in event planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer usage.
• Understanding of the College's mission and vision.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination, and planning for professional development for faculty and staff.
• Coordinate with Academic Affairs and Human Resources to establish, implement, and conduct a structured professional development program.
• Develop, implement, and conduct a leadership development program for college employees.
• Train and consult with faculty on writing program student learning outcomes, selecting measures, interpreting results, and developing improvement plans.
• Review annual program assessment reports and provide feedback to program leads, department chairs, and deans.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs to coordinate college-wide teaching and learning initiatives based on best practices.
• Collaborate with various units to identify and create professional development for staff.
• Work with Dual Enrollment Director on orientation, training, and evaluation of dual enrollment faculty.
• Guide new faculty in building a teaching portfolio for tenure recommendation.
• Assist with processes for general education student learning outcomes and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Educational technology

Education

Master’s degree

5 years postsecondary teaching

Student learning outcomes assessment

Job description

Calhoun Community College seeks an Executive Director of Professional and Academic Excellence to lead college-wide efforts in employee development, teaching and learning, and outcomes assessment.

You will work with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop professional learning opportunities, support assessment processes, and promote data-driven practices to improve student achievement and institutional effectiveness.