Human Resources

Muskingum University invites applications for a Director of Graduate Teacher Education. The Director provides leadership and managerial oversight for the graduate teacher education programs at Muskingum University. With attention to recruitment and revenue generation goals, the Director responds to regional and state needs by developing new pipelines, programs, and credentials that support students and occupational trends in the education field. The Director will have limited teaching responsibilities each academic year.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic leadership

• Provides vision, leadership, strategic direction, and management of the Graduate Education Department. 
• Creates a strategic action plan to meet the annual revenue goals established for graduate teacher education.
• Serve as the lead contact for graduate education to the different constituencies of the university (students, prospective students, alumni, faculty, administration, partners, and the public).

Recruitment

• Identifies needs and participates in the development of programs to address the needs of organizational clients (Education Service Centers, school districts).
• Leads marketing efforts, including search engine optimization, for graduate teacher education in collaboration with the Strategic Marketing & Communications Office and other recruitment staff.
• Prioritizes the recruitment of adjunct faculty as a strategy to grow enrollment pipelines throughout the state.

Assessment and accreditation

• Conducts ongoing department and program assessment and prepares and submits annual department reports to the Provost. 
• Assures that graduate students are advised according to curriculum plans approaches that promote student growth and development. 
• Assure that the department uses data-based assessments for assuring attainment of student learning outcomes. 

Program development

• Supports the development of a strong and sustainable portfolio of programs for diverse constituencies.
• Monitors and responds to trends in teacher education on a national, state, and local level to assure that Muskingum offers the most relevant and responsive credentials, including continuing education credits.

Administrative, staffing, and budgetary oversight

• Supervises and evaluates graduate education staff; assures efficient workflows between operational areas and across the Education Studies department.
• Supports scheduling and strategic staffing for graduate education programs and creates efficient course schedule and staffing plans to optimize program resources.
• Develops and manages the department budget in keeping with University policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines. 
• Maintains curriculum in full compliance with all University policies and academic programs and with the standards for educator preparation set forth by AAQEP, by the Ohio Department of Education, by state professional associations, and by national specialized program associations. 

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the major functions of the position and should not be considered a complete description of the essential functions of the position.  This Job Description is not intended to be all inclusive.  The employee will be assigned by the immediate supervisor to perform other duties as needed or to perform other reasonably-related duties, including special projects. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Doctoral degree in education required; consideration will be given to candidates who are within one year of completing.
• Substantial experience in progressively-responsible higher education faculty and administrative roles. 
• Record of success in prior administrative/academic appointments. 
• Passion for promoting excellence in PreK-12 education by supporting education and professional development of new and licensed educators.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of AAQEP or other national accreditation standards and processes. 
• Skilled in the use of data-based decision-making models and experienced in assessment of student learning outcomes. 
• Evidence of productive collaborative working relationships with other administrators, faculty, staff, and community members. 
• Creative and entrepreneurial approach to program development. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must include a letter of interest and a current resume.  If not included, references may be requested.  Application materials should be sent by email to careers@muskingum.edu or faxed to 740-826-6131.  Please include the position title in the subject line of your correspondence.  This position will remain open until filled, with review of applications to begin immediately. 

Muskingum University actively seeks out and welcomes administrators and staff who are committed to excellence in student learning, consider the engagement of diverse communities in the University’s educational programs and activities, and are committed to full inclusivity at the University.  As an equal opportunity employer, Muskingum welcomes applications from individuals from populations, which have been historically underrepresented in higher education and/or have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Muskingum University does not discriminate in its employment or educational programs or activities.  Please visit https://www.muskingum.edu/non-discrimination-statement to review the university’s official non-discrimination statement.