University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks a Program Director for its Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration (DMCCPA) Program in the Graduate School of Management and Technology. The new Program Director will join one of the largest online institutions in the world. UMUC is one of 11 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM). Working adults, military personnel, and other students around the globe are achieving their academic goals through UMUC’s innovative educational options, including online instruction, accelerated academic programs, and classroom-based courses taught during the daytime, evenings, and weekends. Currently, more than 34,000 students attend UMUC nationally, and an additional 35,000 students attend UMUC at on site classes in more than 23 countries throughout the world; about 50,000 students are active duty military, veterans, and their families. In 2009, UMUC had over 196,000 online course enrollments.
The Program Director, DMCCPA, will assist in overseeing the development, promotion, and direction of the DMCCPA Program, a specialization within the Doctoral Program – in the Business & Executive Programs Department. This includes the administration and development of courses; recruiting, monitoring, and mentoring faculty; scheduling and managing residencies including executive leadership development residencies; teaching and advising students; and performing other job-related duties as assigned. To perform this position effectively requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective pedagogical skills in the online learning environment, in-depth understanding of and experience working in senior administration in the Community College sector, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and online learning technology competence
A terminal degree is required. A minimum of five years of professional experience in senior level Community College administration is required. Successful collegiate teaching experience required; graduate level is preferred. A strong background in or teaching experience in research, accountability, and research methodologies preferred. Previous experience working with adult part-time students, and/or experience in distance education is preferred.
This position is available January 2, 2013. Salary is commensurate with experience and faculty rank. Rank (Collegiate Assistant Professor, Collegiate Associate Professor, Collegiate Professor) to be awarded based upon qualifications at the time of appointment. If interested, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, salary history, and list of three professional references within your application. Cover letters and information should be addressed to:
Please apply at :http://www.umuc.edu/visitors/careers/index.cfm
UMUC offers an excellent benefits package to include tuition remission, a minimum of 28 days of leave, as well as a range of insurance options.