Executive Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning

Company: Passaic County Community College
Location: Paterson
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). This is a full-time administrative position which reports to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. This position provides leadership and vision for the continuous improvement of teaching and learning at Passaic County Community College and supports faculty and staff in designing effective learning environments for students. The CTL Executive Director will promote a vision for the advancement of learning, educational innovation, and leadership by developing and implementing best practices and research-based activities. Example of Duties: Collaborate with faculty, staff and other stakeholders, examine data and research outcomes to determine the professional development needs of faculty and to assist them in adopting best practices in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning modalities. Oversee faculty development programming tailored to different stages of the career continuum in alignment with the CTL's strategic goals, department and program priorities, and individual needs; conduct faculty workshops. Plan and develop a responsive CTL schedule of offerings. Establish and sustain faculty mentoring and coaching initiatives. Facilitate the new faculty orientation program. Evaluate the programs and services sponsored by the CTL and develop progress reports as required. Manage the CTL's annual operating budget. Work with stakeholders to develop an online repository of best practices in teaching and learning. Serve on strategic planning committees to ensure that teaching and learning remains at the forefront of campus wide discussions. Promote the use of learning strategies and other faculty-student collaborations. Conduct research, compose reports, and maintain data and records related to the CTL activities. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Master's degree in Education, Teaching or related field required. Demonstrated successful college teaching experience. Knowledge of learning theories, models, and best practices of teaching, learning, and assessment. Experience supporting faculty in the area of scholarship of teaching and learning. The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate. Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $90,000. Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include: Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer Retirement systems through New Jersey State Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.) Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions) Paid Holidays Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date) Vacation Sick Personal Floating Holiday Administrators 154 hours 105 hours 28 hours 14 hours The college also offers optional programs such as: Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance. Commuter Benefits : Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick. Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account

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