Academic Curriculum Manager

Waukesha County Technical College • Wi 53072, WI

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About The Position

The Academic Curriculum Manager provides strategic leadership for the college's academic curriculum function and supervises professional staff who design, develop, and continuously improve performance-based curriculum across academic programs. The position serves as the college's principal authority on curriculum standards and best practices, partnering with deans, faculty, and state and industry stakeholders to ensure curriculum meets accreditation requirements, workforce needs, and institutional goals. The role supports the Faculty Development Innovation Center.

The manager leads staff and curriculum operations, establishes quality standards, guides curriculum design and revision, and supports faculty development across face-to-face, online, hybrid, and other flexible formats. The position manages the curriculum budget and curriculum and learning design software, represents the college on statewide and college committees, and maintains current professional and technical knowledge.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with an anticipated start date of February 2027. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary will be determined based on relevant experience and review of internal equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• Five years of related experience, including at least three years of teaching experience, two years of curriculum design and development experience, and two years of experience supervising professional staff; experience may be concurrent where duties overlap.
• Knowledge of performance-based curriculum and instruction, curriculum development, and outcomes-based assessment.
• Knowledge of the DACUM process.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, evaluate, and develop professional staff.
• Strong project management skills, including planning and executing multiple curriculum projects at once.
• Ability to coach faculty and lead change, and to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to use data to inform curriculum decisions and improve student learning outcomes.
• Working knowledge of instructional development and curriculum management software and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation tools.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Knowledge of instructional design for online and hybrid delivery.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization through employment; employment eligibility verification is required upon hire. WCTC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• Technical or community college experience.
• DACUM experience.
• Experience with the WIDS curriculum system.
• Experience with accreditation and state curriculum approval processes.
• WIDS experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate professional staff, including recruiting and hiring, onboarding, assigning and balancing workloads, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting professional growth.
• Establish team goals, work processes, and quality expectations for timely, high-quality curriculum projects.
• Set annual goals and measures for the curriculum function and report progress to senior leadership.
• Direct the college's curriculum design, development, and revision processes.
• Interpret state program curriculum guidelines, board directives, and the college's instructional philosophy; establish and maintain curriculum quality standards and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate review, approval, and feedback on college-funded and assigned curriculum projects.
• Support curriculum design and faculty development across face-to-face, online, hybrid, and other flexible formats.
• Coach faculty, managers, and staff in designing, developing, and evaluating performance-based curriculum and outcome-based assessments.
• Conduct training needs assessments and plan and facilitate college-wide curriculum workshops and in-service activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate DACUM occupational analyses.
• Participate in the ongoing development of faculty.
• Manage the curriculum budget, including prioritizing academic program and grant requests.
• Oversee curriculum and learning design software, including the WTCS curriculum repository in WIDS, and ensure system administration, updates, and expanded use.
• Represent the college on statewide curriculum committees and serve on appropriate College committees.
• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge through professional education and activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, supplemental life, and flexible spending accounts.
• Generous time off and holiday schedule.
• Eligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement and tuition waiver.
• Well-being activities to support personal and professional well-being.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager