DEAN OF CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING

An exciting leadership opportunity at a progressive Technical College located in the dynamic Charlotte, NC metro region.  York Technical College serves a diverse population of approximately 260,000 persons in York, Lancaster, and Chester counties.

York Technical College (located in Rock Hill, SC), one of 16 colleges in the South Carolina Technical College System, is accepting applications for the position of Dean, Center for Teaching & Learning. The Dean of the Center for Teaching & Learning provides leadership for the College through planning and organizing innovations in teaching and learning to promote student success. The Dean plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates educational activities to support quality teaching and learning college-wide, including instructional development, library information services, distance learning activities, educational technology, developmental education, academic success, and assessment. York Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a variety of programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, or certificates in technical and occupational disciplines.  The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, which are transferable to baccalaureate programs, are also offered. 

CRITERIA

§  Master’s degree in instructional development, instructional technology, teaching and learning, or an academic discipline.

§  Seven years of progressively responsible experience related to teaching and learning, instructional    development, curriculum or program design, instructional technology, and classroom teaching.

§  Thorough knowledge of practices and principles related to curriculum development, educational technology, teaching and learning strategies and alternative delivery methods.

§  Ability to think critically to carry out functions. Ability to manage and coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously. Ability to lead and direct the work of others. Ability to work independently and in groups.

§  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and business partners. Communication skills to interact verbally and in written form with students, peers, administration, and the general public. Tact and resourcefulness in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

To apply, complete an on-line employment application packet at www.yorktech.com/hr or submit a resume and a letter of interest requesting an application packet to the Human Resources Department, 452 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill, SC  29730. Applications accepted until December 1, 2009.

York Technical College

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 PURSUANT TO SECTION 41-1-110 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SC, AS AMENDED, THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE EMPLOYER