Academic Director - Computer Technology Programs | Dunwoody College of Technology Job at Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Dunwoody College of Technology
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

SPECIFIC POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Supervises and evaluates faculty members in assigned programs in addition to providing support, coaching, and guidance to faculty members.

- Lead regular department/program faculty and staff meetings.

- Leads department recruiting efforts. This includes but is not limited to open houses, summer outreach events, high school visits and industry events.

- Develop relationships with Employers and Program Advisory Committee to keep curriculum current and get students jobs.

- Facilitates learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills, and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions. 

- Work with Student Affairs to execute SAP and SAW process, including timely student meetings and plan construction.

- Execute retention plans that may include student meeting interventions.

- Provide the first level of investigation and response for student complaints and academic issues beyond the faculty.

- Monitors, assesses, and advises learners on technical and academic progress and performance. 

- Uses current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction. 

- Develops and upgrades lesson material and training aids.  

- Assists in the recruitment and placement of learners. 

- Participates in industry and/or professional organizations to maintain and enhance program health and academic integrity. 

- Directs scheduling, budgeting, and curriculum health improvements in the assigned programs. 

- Develop calendars for faculty before the semester begins for planning purposes.

- Plan and execute departmental events and student community engagement as needed.

- Teaching assigned course load. 

- Other duties as assigned. 


QUALIFICATIONS

- Master’s degree in computer-related discipline.
- Must meet MOHE/HLC/accreditor requirements for degree and work experience.
- At least 6,000 hours of industry-related experience.
- IT-related industry credentials (AWS, MS365, Azure, Security+, etc.).

About Dunwoody College of Technology

Founded in 1914, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private, not-for-profit, endowed institution of higher education. It is one of the few institutions of its kind in the nation, and has been a champion of applied education throughout its history. Its mission is to provide students with a high-quality technical education that result in an immediate job and a fulfilling career.Located in the Lowry Hill neighborhood next to downtown Minneapolis, Dunwoody College offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of technical fields. The College maintains strong ties to local business and industry and values a diverse faculty, support staff, and student body and their unique contributions to an inclusive Dunwoody community. As articulated by our founder William Hood Dunwoody, the College's vision is to provide "for all time" a place where people of diverse backgrounds receive learning opportunities that prepare them for "the better performance of life's duties."

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Job Tags

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