Remote Program Director, Education Studies & Learning Dev

Abilene Christian University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University seeks a Program Director to lead the B.S. in Education Studies and Learning Development, overseeing day-to-day operations and external educator partnerships.

The role reports to the Dean and involves coordinating certification pathways with university teams and external partners, while teaching and supervising faculty. The position is remote, with limited travel, and requires aligning with ACU’s mission to educate Christ-centered leaders.

Qualifications

• Professional Ph.D. or Ed.D. or other terminal degree in Education, Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching experience or administrative experience in higher education preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in PK–12 education, instructional leadership, educator preparation, or teacher development preferred.
• Experience teaching, designing, and developing online coursework.
• Experience collaborating with educator preparation programs, certification pathways, or school partnerships preferred.
• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.
• Churches of Christ membership preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to view and manage role and responsibilities in relation to the larger mission, goals, and perspective of the university.
• Collaborative nature and excellent interpersonal abilities, with the ability to build consensus within cross-functional and multi-purpose teams, as well as diverse groups of people.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the B.S. in Education Studies and Learning Development program.
• Teach in the program and administer instruction in assigned courses.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of program faculty.
• Administer the academic and administrative life of the program.
• Oversee admissions decisions and curriculum development.
• Coordinate with external educator preparation partners and university departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Online education administration

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D. or terminal degree in Education-related field

Job description

Abilene Christian University seeks a Program Director to lead the B.S. in Education Studies and Learning Development, overseeing day-to-day operations and external educator partnerships.

The role reports to the Dean and involves coordinating certification pathways with university teams and external partners, while teaching and supervising faculty. The position is remote, with limited travel, and requires aligning with ACU’s mission to educate Christ-centered leaders.