Director, Graduate Programs in Education and Assistant Teaching Professor

University of California; Maine; On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Retirement plan match

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition waiver for employees

Job summary

University of New England is seeking a Director of Graduate Programs in Education and Assistant Teaching Professor to lead online graduate, certificate, and continuing education offerings. The role oversees the Ed.D. program, guides strategic enrollment planning, and partners with research and compliance offices to ensure policy adherence and program quality.

The position requires a Ph.D. or Ed.D., strong leadership, and experience in data-driven decision making, with emphasis on online

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. required, with extensive program leadership experience.
• Teaching certification and doctoral research/advising experience are highly desirable.
• Experience using data to inform strategic planning and program improvement.
• Experience with online and technology-enabled education is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to collaborate across college, university, and external partners.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic priorities for the education portfolio aligned with CPS plan and enrollment goals.
• Forecast enrollment and revenue for the education portfolio with CPS leadership.
• Provide program-level data analysis for budgeting and financial reconciliation.
• Directly supervise faculty and staff to support student success and satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives for course development, online programs, and learning products.
• Oversee program reviews and accreditation processes to ensure quality.
• Develop and evaluate graduate, certificate, and continuing education offerings.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, student-centered culture within the program.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaborative

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D.

Teaching certification

Job description

Director, Graduate Programs in Education and Assistant Teaching Professor

Description

The Director of Graduate Programs in Education plays a key leadership role in the successful implementation of the College of Professional Studies’ ( CPS ) vision for educational growth and innovation. In this role, the Director develops, assesses, and implements innovative graduate, certificate, and continuing education online learning initiatives aligned with the College’s strategic plan. The Director is responsible for maintaining the quality of the education portfolio and providing instructional leadership to ensure an exceptional student experience and high levels of satisfaction with UNE Online.

More specifically, the Director oversees the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program, working collaboratively with faculty, subject matter experts, dissertation advisors, and doctoral students to support academic engagement, research development, dissertation completion, and scholarly publication. The Director also partners closely with the University of New England’s Office of Research and Scholarship and the Institutional Review Board to ensure all doctoral research complies with University policies and procedures.

The Director oversees all aspects of graduate, certificate, and continuing education academic operations and is responsible for strategic enrollment planning, revenue projections, and program outcomes. Working closely with the Dean and senior leadership team, the Director fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank, with an administrative appointment as Director of Graduate Programs in Education.

About the University of New England

UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one‑of‑a‑kind study‑abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands‑on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic priorities and identify opportunities for the education portfolio in alignment with the College’s strategic plan, enrollment objectives, and revenue goals.
• Forecast annual enrollment and revenue goals for the education portfolio in collaboration with the CPS Dean and senior leadership team.
• Provide program-level data and analysis to support revenue forecasting, budgeting, and financial reconciliation for the education portfolio.
• Directly supervise Education Program faculty, subject matter experts, and CPS staff, including the Assistant Director of Graduate Programs in Education, to promote student success and satisfaction.
• Provide cross‑functional leadership for the education portfolio by:
  • Supporting program and audience development in collaboration with Business and Program Development Operations, Market Research, faculty, and subject matter experts.
  • Assisting with student recruitment, retention, and persistence initiatives.
  • Coordinating the development of online courses, workshops, and training modules with the Instructional Design Services team, faculty, and internal and external subject matter experts.
  • Evaluating educational programs, courses, and learning products to ensure quality, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
  • Supporting initiatives that achieve enrollment and revenue goals.
• Lead internal program reviews and external accreditation efforts to ensure academic quality, continuous improvement, and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate graduate, certificate, and continuing education programs in accordance with University policies and procedures, state regulatory requirements, and accrediting standards.
• Oversee the selection, development, implementation, and effective use of instructional resources, including faculty, advisors, subject matter experts, educational technologies, and student support services.
• Manage all aspects of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program, including admissions, faculty and advisor assignments, course development and evaluation, dissertation preparation and progression, dissertation defense, student retention, and graduation requirements.
• Implement strategic initiatives across the College of Professional Studies to expand program offerings, increase student access, and enhance learning outcomes for online students.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and student‑centered culture within the program and throughout the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. required, along with 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in program administration and leadership, preferably in higher education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• State teaching certification and experience with doctoral-level research, dissertation advising, and scholarly writing are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience using data to inform decision‑making, strategic planning, and program improvement.
• Experience with online and technology‑enabled education is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across the College, the University, and with external partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

EEO Statement

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

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