Academic Development Manager

About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title
Academic Development Manager

FLSA
Exempt

FT/PT
Full Time

Hours Per Week
37.5

Work Schedule
M-F 8:30-5:00

Grade
15

Minimum Compensation
$65,449

General Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and maintenance of course curriculum across all programs in collaboration with area program managers.
• Develop and deliver faculty professional development programs, ensuring alignment with current trends in adult and language education.
• Serve as a key member of the adjunct hiring and onboarding team.
• Teach up to 10 hours per week.
• Supervise hourly academic support positions.
• Participate in student intake, adjunct hiring, course assignments, evening and weekend class support, semester start-ups, and end-of-the-semester activities.

Work Performed

Teach 5-10 hours per week, which may include evenings or weekends.

Curriculum Development

• In collaboration with program managers, oversee the development and implementation of course curriculum, including scope and sequence, learner profiles, and pre-/post-tests.
• Work with program managers on the selection of appropriate textbooks and coordinate the distribution of associated physical and digital resources for all classes.

Faculty Professional Development

• Develop and implement a yearlong staff development program for all instructors in collaboration with program managers.
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments, research, and methodologies in the field to inform identification of programmatic professional development needs.
• Develop and present professional development sessions as needed.

Faculty Recruitment and Onboarding

• Work with program managers to recruit, interview, and hire faculty.
• Participate in the assigning of new and returning adjuncts to classes each semester.
• Onboard new adjunct faculty, ensuring all required trainings are completed and overseeing the mentoring program.

Faculty Evaluation

• Oversee the teacher/program evaluation process, including new teacher mid-semester evaluations, end-of-the-year course evaluations, mid-year program evaluations, and end-of-the-year program evaluations.
• Conduct faculty observations in conjunction with the Languages & Culture curricular leadership team each semester.

Programmatic support

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Intensive ESL adjuncts, answering questions and providing updates on deadlines and programmatic requirements.
• Serve as an international (F-1) visa student advisor.
• Participate in unit registration sessions, start-ups, and end-of-the-semester activities.
• Supervise part-time academic support positions.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required

5

Other Knowledge Required

• Minimum of five years of adult basic skills or language education in a post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in course and curriculum development in adult basic skills or language education.
• Professional development presentation experience and mentoring experience required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
• Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college’s sustainability initiatives.

Working Conditions

Evening and weekend hours may be required to teach classes, supervise teachers, train personnel, offer professional development, and meet student registration needs.

Supervisory Position?

Yes

Division

Workforce, Career, and Community Education - NEW

Department

Workforce, Career, and Community Education DEPT - NEW

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
B434P

Number of Vacancies
1

Best Consideration Date
01/03/2025

Job Open Date
12/20/2024

Job Close Date
01/03/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Job Category
Staff

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).