Suffolk County Community College is seeking an Assistant Dean for the Center for Teaching and Learning. The ideal candidate will provide leadership for designing and implementing professional development programs that advance the college mission and research-based best practices related to community college instruction. Priorities include implementation of training related to academic technologies (including classroom technologies and use of the LMS in all instructional modalities), general instruction (including student learning, student engagement, assessment, and growth-mindset strategies), and the support for equity in access, instruction, and learning outcomes.
In addition to developing, encouraging, and leading college-wide faculty professional development, the assistant dean also co-chairs a faculty committee that ensures quality and commonality in course design and course delivery (including provision for regular and substantive interaction) and for supporting academic integrity.
Overarching goals for the position include the advocacy for student access and engagement through appropriate academic technology; advancement of community college teaching excellence regardless of modality; and partnering with stakeholders across the college to orient new faculty to community college teaching. This position plays a critical leadership role in cultivating an environment that incorporates responsible AI use, innovative pedagogies, and high-impact digital learning experiences across all modalities.
JOB DESCRIPTION- Promote a campus culture that values and recognizes teaching excellence, encourages innovation and integrates emerging educational technologies, while advancing initiatives that enhance student learning and support student success.
- Provide leadership for the use of SUNY's Brightspace learning management system as a platform for delivering instruction in all modalities.
- Evaluate academic technologies as they apply to instruction, recommend and promote best practices for teaching and learning.
- Assist faculty with implementing and assessing instructional methods and educational technologies to advance quality of instruction.
- Co-chair the Distance Education Committee and provide faculty-level consultation relating to distance education and educational technologies.
- Facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- Develop and coordinate a review process for courses regardless of modality.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Academic Affairs to create a New Faculty Orientation program and other instructional professional development programs.
- Provide direction in the design, implementation, and assessment of professional development programs designed to assist faculty at all career stages.
- Collaborate with ITS and academic leadership to ensure alignment with instructional technology infrastructure, data governance and information security policies.
- Represent the college's distance education interests and participate within relevant SUNY initiatives as needed.
- Develop and maintain a resource library in best practices in teaching, learning, leadership, and curricular assessment.
- Promote the effective use of data analytics to inform teaching practices and improve student outcomes.
- Work with Academic Affairs to implement a quality, design, and delivery assessment process for courses.
- Support new initiatives and strategic goals in the college Strategic Plan.
- Supervise and evaluate Center for Teaching and Learning staff.
- Provides oversight of faculty certifications and training associated with online instruction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required - Master's Degree
- Minimum five (5) years of teaching experience in an academic field.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience related to eLearning, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- Experience in LMS administration.
Preferred - Experience in educational technology and instructional design.
- Experience with online course quality standards and review processes (e.g. Quality Matters).
- Experience with faculty development and training.
- Experience preparing a variety of reports related to operational activities, including statistical analysis.
- Experience working with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
- Experience with utilizing computer technology for communication, data gathering, and reporting activities.
Competencies and Skills - Software systems utilized in daily operations
- eLearning principles and practices
- Understanding of adult learning theory and practice
- Current and emerging educational technology
- Best practices in assessment
HIRING SALARY: This is a Guild (Unit 4) position, and, as such, the salary and benefits for this position are determined according to the salary and benefits plan for the Guild of Administrative Officers.
