State Title: Director
Bargaining Unit: Non-Unit
Employment Type: 35 hours per week/Full-time
Salary Range: $120,000
NON-UNION POSITIONS : For non-unit positions, salary
commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive
benefits package.
About TCNJ
Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and
collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates
and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among
the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small
classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive
living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1
in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a
model for public higher education.
Position Overview:
The director leads the work of the Professional Development School
Network (PDSN) and Office of Educator Preparation and Partnerships
[EOPP] and Global Student Teaching Office. The director serves as
the liaison to school districts wherever teacher candidates are
placed as part of their clinical field experiences (e.g. student
teaching, clinical practice, and graduate internships and
practica). As director of the PDSN, they work with district
liaisons to create mutually beneficial relationships with school
districts. The districts offer field placements for teacher
candidates and provide ongoing feedback on preparation programs and
practices. As director of the PDSN, they oversee the Teachers as
Scholars program, a professional development program for PDSN
teachers. The OEPP director serves as the liaison school districts'
superintendents as needed, both within and outside of the PDSN, and
also serves as a member of the Dean's Leadership Team and Teacher
Education Council. They also work with faculty to develop policies
regarding field experiences and to enforce those policies. This
includes meeting with students when remediation is needed. The
director administers all aspects of the Global Student Teaching
program, including forming partnerships with international schools,
recruiting and interviewing applicants, placements, and maintaining
this signature program. The OEPP director collaborates with the
Director of Accreditation, Assessment and Programs to ensure the
software used to track placements and assessment data is meeting
the needs of the unit. The director oversees all professional
development programs, the Clinical Teacher Academy, and
professional development seminars.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the work of the OEPP office, which includes supervision
of staff, overseeing all clinical placements, managing the Global
Student Teaching Program, and managing a budget of approximately
$.5 million (exclusive of employee salaries and benefits).
Direct the work of the Professional Development School Network,
including implementing the Teachers as Scholars program.
Supervise the planning and implementation of seminars,
professional development programs, and summer symposia.
Address student teacher issues, provide guidance to faculty on
student issues, program requirements, and code changes.
Work with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to
develop, approve, and implement new policies related to teacher
preparation programs.
Work with external partners to develop and maintain
relationships, including school district administrators, NJACTE,
Mercer County Superintendents, NJDOE.
Develop new educator preparation programs in collaboration with
colleagues. Work with district partners to seek input and promote
new programs.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master's degree.
- Successful experience as teacher, principal, and school
administrator.
- Knowledgeable of school districts located in central New
Jersey.
- Knowledgeable of best practices in teaching and school
administration and the management and operation of schools and
school districts based on past performance.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
- Ability to relate to students, staff, and school district
personnel in the delivery of services to each constituency and is
cooperative and collaborative with colleagues.
- Demonstrates effective oral communication skills and can
utilize technology effectively in the management of the
program.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to work with a variety of constituencies, students,
faculty, support staff, and school district personnel.
- Ability to foster a healthy, safe work environment that is
professional, ethical, respectful, and collaborative.
Preferred:
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations
in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the
requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for
the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of
an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification
of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form
I-9).
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to
apply or interview should contact
hr@tcnj.edu .
Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a
part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible
full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous
benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement
benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and
prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings
Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement
Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group
life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet
insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park
tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees,
visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to
learn more!
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of
interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information
for three professional references. Applications will be considered
until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive
campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all
backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and
talents of all members of our community and strive to create an
environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities
for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals
whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our
institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and
integrity.