ABOUT AIC

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 70+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart with a total of approximately 660,000 gross square feet. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has 3700 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy. 

AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work with other program area coordinators and the college administrative team to ensure that degree programs are nationally recognized as innovators in the field. Work with faculty, administrators, and staff to support a research and scholarly agenda consistent with the established expectations. Maintain effective engagement of faculty in continuous improvement efforts, aiding in curriculum development and insuring that all levels of curriculum review of the College and departmental learning goals are met.Facilitate the operation of the program through regular adjunct faculty meetings faculty meetings. Travel to course sites at least twice per eight-week session for class observations. Work collaboratively with regional administrators in preparation for adjunct professional development, technical assistance and demonstration of best practices. Teach, six credit hours per year. Co-advises with assigned academic program advisors to ensure accurate program matriculation. Send appropriate correspondence to program majors and adjunct faculty as necessary. Provide liaison, information and evaluation to administrative offices. Lead the program in setting both short- and long-term goals, in establishing and executing assessment efforts and in using assessment results to promote continuous program improvement.Address questions and concerns from students, faculty, and staff with the expectation of resolution of issues at the program level; determining when the matter should
move to another level. Other duties as assigned by the dean (e.g., serving on committees, reporting, departmental representation). 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Degree(s): Master's degree in Curriculum and InstructionPreferred Degree(s): Ed.D in Curriculum and InstructionRequired Field of Expertise: Minimum of three years of teaching experience in grades 4-12. Qualifications to teach courses in the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Experience providing leadership in curriculum development. Experience supporting/promoting online learning and teaching. Previous experience in an academic supervisory capacity/leadership position. Sustained record of teaching, supervision, and mentoring; research and creative activity; and professional service. Knowledge of program review and accreditation process.Ability to set goals, plan strategies, organizes resources and executes work under conditions of excessive stress. Demonstrated ability to administer programs.Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and faculty.Committed to a culture of diversity, respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds,
perspectives, and experiences. 

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, exempt, benefited position. Normal office hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm., flexible to the needs of the department. A flexible schedule is required for evening and weekend support during key faculty support times. It may involve some travel. 

TO APPLY 

Qualified applicants should save and submit a brief cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor) as one document. Upload the saved document into the online application. 

AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.