Director of Academic Programs & Curriculum Excellence

Capella University Inc; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc. in the United States seeks an Academic Program Director to lead curriculum design, assessment, and program quality, ensuring an engaging courseroom environment and alignment with outcomes.

You will collaborate with deans, faculty directors, and university departments to drive accreditation, learner success, and continuous quality improvement using analytics and evidence-based practices in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of full-time professional social work practice post CSWE MSW degree.
• Minimum 1 year as Academic Program Director in a CSWE Accredited Program; 2 years preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching in an accredited program; online higher education teaching preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in academia or practice setting; experience supervising faculty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curricula quality, rigor, and alignment with professional standards.
• Lead development and revision of academic offerings; coordinate with deans and faculty directors.
• Ensure accreditation readiness and compliance with regulatory standards; manage program assessment.
• Build internal and external partnerships to drive learner success, engagement, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Analytics

Online teaching

Assessment

Communication

Education

MSW

Doctorate in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Strategic Education, Inc. in the United States seeks an Academic Program Director to lead curriculum design, assessment, and program quality, ensuring an engaging courseroom environment and alignment with outcomes.

You will collaborate with deans, faculty directors, and university departments to drive accreditation, learner success, and continuous quality improvement using analytics and evidence-based practices in a matrixed environment.