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Joyce University is hiring a Dean of Curriculum and Instruction. This role leads faculty development, curriculum innovation, and instructional excellence by managing the Center of Excellence for Teaching and collaborating with academic leadership, faculty, and support teams to advance teaching quality and student success.

Highlights

Lead curriculum development and ensure alignment with professional standards and student success goals.
Drive innovative teaching strategies and oversee curriculum mapping and resource review.
Collaborate with Academic Deans, Program Chairs, faculty, and students on curriculum planning and assessment.
Supervise Instructional Design team and support faculty training, orientation, mentoring, and coaching activities.
Prepare semester and annual curriculum reports and recommend necessary changes or additional resources.
Master’s degree in Nursing required; terminal degree (PhD or professional doctorate) preferred.
At least three years of higher education experience in faculty development, coaching, and teaching, preferably online.
Experience with faculty development programs, accreditation processes, and evaluation of training initiatives.
Proficient with learning management systems (Canvas preferred), survey design tools, and project management platforms (Asana preferred).
Compensation includes generous PTO, paid holidays, 401k with employer match, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Dean of Curriculum and Instruction Full Description

Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
Fully Remote • Remote Worker

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Joyce University, the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction plays a pivotal role in shaping an exceptional learning experience. Reporting to the Provost, this leader drives faculty development, coaching, curriculum innovation, and instructional excellence through the Center of Excellence for Teaching. With a focus on growth, impact, and collaboration, the Dean oversees the Center’s development, management, and ongoing evaluation. Success in this role means working closely with academic leadership, faculty, instructional design teams, and learning support staff — all united in advancing the university’s commitment to outstanding teaching and student success.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

A generous self-directed PTO policy
Paid holidays
401k with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fully paid short term disability
Long term disability
Life Insurance
Dedicated professional development
World-class continuing education assistance

WHAT YOU DO EVERYDAY:

Collaborate with the Deans, academic leaders, and faculty to develop and articulate a uniform, detailed curriculum, including alignment of professional guidelines and standards.
Influence innovative andragogy and pedagogy strategies to engage students in learning.
Oversee curriculum to ensure student success and the excellence of all academic programs at the University.
Suggest recommendations to Deans regarding gaps identified from data in the curriculum based on professional standards and guidelines.
Identify, promote, implement, and evaluate new and innovative curricula.
Partner proactively with Academic Deans, Program Chairs, faculty, and students to provide an accurate and well-articulated curriculum plan.
Assist the Academic Deans with identifying curriculum objectives and implementing the appropriate assessments to ensure outcomes and objectives are being met.
Oversee the development, maintenance, and use of curriculum mapping.
Oversee a resource review process, including textbooks, eBooks, and other curriculum resources.
Prepare a semester and annual report on the state of the curriculum, including proposed changes and additional resources needed to support teaching and learning.
Oversee training and orientation of faculty in all aspects of curriculum delivery and student/faculty interaction.
Assist Academic Deans with faculty goal-setting, and classroom observations, offering insight for the enhancement of effective instruction.
Supervise the Instructional Design team designed to provide faculty and curriculum input and support.
Identify and support the implementation of appropriate faculty training, orientation, mentoring, and coaching activities to create faculty excellence.
Support the development and supervision of the training, orientation, and assessment of new faculty to orient them to the curriculum, course requirements, and assessments.
Collaborate with the Academic Deans to determine what areas of growth are needed to develop faculty and keep current on the trends and innovation in higher education.
Support the development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of the faculty academy and continuing education opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED:

Master’s degree in Nursing
Terminal degree (PhD, or professional doctorate degree) from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
Minimum three years of experience in higher education related to faculty development and coaching.
Experience with creating faculty training and development.
Experience participating in institution and/or programmatic accreditation processes.
Experience leading or participating in faculty development and training evaluation processes.
Minimum three years of master's or doctoral teaching experience, preferably in an online modality.
Experience creating and delivering faculty development and training.
Experience with learning management systems (Canvas preferred), web-based survey design tools, and/or other platforms to develop and implement training.
Experience with web-based project management platforms (Asana preferred).

WHY JOYCE UNIVERSITY?

Joyce University is more than a workplace—it’s a place to make a difference. We are proud to offer an inclusive, forward-thinking, and supportive environment where your work directly contributes to student success.

Original Job Description

Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
Fully Remote • Remote Worker

Job Type

Full-time

Description

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

A generous self-directed PTO policy
Paid holidays
401k with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fully paid short term disability
Long term disability
Life Insurance
Dedicated professional development
World-class continuing education assistance

WHAT YOU DO EVERYDAY:

Collaborate with the Deans, academic leaders, and faculty to develop and articulate a uniform, detailed curriculum, including alignment of professional guidelines and standards.
Influence innovative andragogy and pedagogy strategies to engage students in learning.
Oversee curriculum to ensure student success and the excellence of all academic programs at the University.
Suggest recommendations to Deans regarding gaps identified from data in the curriculum based on professional standards and guidelines.
Identify, promote, implement, and evaluate new and innovative curricula.
Partner proactively with Academic Deans, Program Chairs, faculty, and students to provide an accurate and well-articulated curriculum plan.
Assist the Academic Deans with identifying curriculum objectives and implementing the appropriate assessments to ensure outcomes and objectives are being met.
Oversee the development, maintenance, and use of curriculum mapping.
Oversee a resource review process, including textbooks, eBooks, and other curriculum resources.
Prepare a semester and annual report on the state of the curriculum, including proposed changes and additional resources needed to support teaching and learning.
Oversee training and orientation of faculty in all aspects of curriculum delivery and student/faculty interaction.
Assist Academic Deans with faculty goal-setting, and classroom observations, offering insight for the enhancement of effective instruction.
Supervise the Instructional Design team designed to provide faculty and curriculum input and support.
Identify and support the implementation of appropriate faculty training, orientation, mentoring, and coaching activities to create faculty excellence.
Support the development and supervision of the training, orientation, and assessment of new faculty to orient them to the curriculum, course requirements, and assessments.
Collaborate with the Academic Deans to determine what areas of growth are needed to develop faculty and keep current on the trends and innovation in higher education.
Support the development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of the faculty academy and continuing education opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED:

Master’s degree in Nursing
Terminal degree (PhD, or professional doctorate degree) from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
Minimum three years of experience in higher education related to faculty development and coaching.
Experience with creating faculty training and development.
Experience participating in institution and/or programmatic accreditation processes.
Experience leading or participating in faculty development and training evaluation processes.
Minimum three years of master's or doctoral teaching experience, preferably in an online modality.
Experience creating and delivering faculty development and training.
Experience with learning management systems (Canvas preferred), web-based survey design tools, and/or other platforms to develop and implement training.
Experience with web-based project management platforms (Asana preferred).

WHY JOYCE UNIVERSITY?

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