Academic Division Director of Allied Health

Connecticut State Community College • New Haven, CT

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Division Director manages an academic division including the design and development of courses and curricula and the direction of assigned faculty and staff in teaching and administering the instructional programs at a two-year Connecticut Community College which offers degree and certificate programs in a broad range of liberal arts, occupational and career studies. Some of the College’s learning programs may include continuing education and non-credit programs under the position’s direction.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an Allied Health discipline or in a field closely related to administration of higher education, together with four (4) or more years of teaching in higher education and/or academic administration in an institution of higher learning including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
• Academic curriculum design, course and syllabi development and of appropriate and effective teaching materials and methods.
• Classroom and laboratory teaching effectiveness.
• Research methodology and in evaluation of academic program effectiveness.
• Leading and directing human resources in a higher education environment.
• Management of operating budgets and plans.
• Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing leadership and oversight to Allied Health programs or similar.
• Experience in program review, evaluation, and working with external accreditors.
• Experience working with local healthcare facilities as clinical partners (e.g., creating relationships, aligning program requirements, clinical rotations, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Program and curriculum design and development.
• Faculty selection and professional development.
• Instructional quality.
• Budget and fiscal management.
• Administration and resource management.
• Program evaluation and assessment.
• Community relations.
• Student relations.
• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees