Department: Teaching, Learning, and Student Success
FLSA: Exempt
Union/Non Union: Non Union
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Job Description Summary:
Facilitates the planning, implementation, and monitoring of professional development and learning opportunities for all faculty at Prince George's Community College. The Center Director will demonstrate exceptional presentation, organization, communication, and management skills, as well as provide support to the faculty at the college. They will be able to create and foster a collaborative, diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning culture by designing, delivering, and promoting high quality professional development that supports these areas.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE
Master's degree in education, administration, or related field.
3+ years of experience in education
Experience providing professional learning opportunities and/or instructor coaching
Experience designing and facilitating professional development for educators
Experience with successfully building partnerships and communicating priorities within and beyond the team
Successful experience as a teacher leader (e.g., department chair or instructional coach), or as a school leader (e.g., assistant principal or principal).
3+ years of experience providing instructor professional development and/or instructor coaching
Have taught a minimum of 3 years as a full-time instructor in higher education or 6 semesters as a part-time faculty
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLSANDABILITIES
Ability to analyze data to create effective programs.
Knowledge of evidenced-based professional development standards, and delivery models,
Knowledge of best practices in education, including pedagogy, theory, and andragogy.
Knowledge of current trends in higher education, teaching methods and strategies; best practices in faculty development; adult learning theory; planning and project management.
Knowledge of assessment, familiarity with budgets, and ability to support grants
Knowledge of creating and supporting faculty learning communities.
Knowledge and understanding of Open Educational Resources.
Ability to teach and/or provide training in multiple modalities, i.e. face-to-face, online.
Ability to provide coaching and proper feedback.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences verbally and in writing, including electronic media.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people and develop plans inclusive of all faculty (i.e. part-time faculty and continuing education faculty).
Ability to manage multiple projects and encourage inter/intra unit collaboration.
Ability to work with internal and external partners to provide professional development opportunities.
Excellent organizational, facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to successfully thrive in an environment of ambiguity, and to build and light a path that leads to results for instructors and students
Job Requirements:
PHYSICALREQUIREMENTSMust have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
OTHERREQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.
Prince George's Community College transforms students' lives. The college exists to educate, train, and serve our diverse populations through accessible, affordable, and rigorous learning experiences.We are proud to boast of a multi-talented and diverse workforce as well as offering a competitive benefits package and services that will add to your potential and work/life balance. We are looking to attract and retain individuals who are committed to helping our students succeed. In return, you will find PGCC an exciting place to work and grow.Prince George’s Community College supports and embraces cultural diversity, understood as the creation and promotion of an inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for everyone. We accept and value differences, including differences in age, race, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic background, and ability/disability. We strive for growth and success for all of our students, employees, business partners, and the community.Prince George's Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504/ADA Institution. The Chief of ...Staff, Room 130, Kent Hall coordinates the college’s program of nondiscrimination.Prince George’s Community College is a smoke and tobacco-free college.