Dean, Curriculum, Assessment & Accreditation

Community College of Baltimore County

  • Essex, MD
  • $117,340-193,946 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Class DescriptionThe Dean, Curriculum, Assessment & Accreditation is directly responsible for academic leadership to create learning environments for students offering a rigorous learning program while maximizing student success. Provides the academic vision, leadership, and policy direction required to achieve the highest standards of excellence in instruction, with measurable outcomes, for faculty and students. Responsible for the development, recommendation, and evaluation of innovative curriculum and for transformative teaching and learning. This role aligns the college's academic programming with workforce needs, enhancing student success, and advancing institutional excellence through strategic curriculum innovation, integration of credit and non-credit programs, building pathways from high school to career and/or transfer, enrollment initiatives, and continuous improvement processes. Responsible for the hiring, development, and evaluation of the faculty and staff employed in their department.Minimum RequirementsEarned Master's degree, doctorate preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education curriculum development, academic administration, or a related area. Minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience at the collegiate level strongly preferred. Minimum of five years of supervisory experience, the experiences may be concurrent. Knowledge of principles of pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, external accreditation, and student success required.
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.For best consideration please apply by September 26, 2025.Class Specific Essential Duties
  • Develop, articulate, and present the vision for Curriculum, Assessment and Accreditation.
  • Work collaboratively with Academic School and Continuing Education leadership to integrate academic journeys for students across the credit and non-credit continuum.
  • Build college processes to develop new curriculum and review/revise existing curriculum to ensure programmatic strengthening and expansion.
  • Facilitate the creation of timely class schedules based on student needs and institutional resources.
  • Hire, evaluate, and supervise assigned staff.
  • Oversee budget preparation and management
Position Specific Essential Duties
  • In collaboration with credit and Continuing Education programs, lead the creation and expansion of stackable credentials, competency-based education, microcredentials, and credit for prior learning options to increase student retention and completion momentum.
  • Foster innovation in curriculum design in collaboration with faculty, industry partners, and leadership to ensure alignment with labor market trends, accreditation standards, and regional workforce needs.
  • Support the development of curriculum crosswalks and pathways that enable students to transition directly from high school to CCBC and from CCBC to four-year partners seamlessly.
  • Utilize data to identify areas for student intervention and drive efforts that improve retention and graduation rates.
  • Lead college-wide classroom assessment efforts.
  • Leads the assessment and monitoring of external accreditation standards to ensure the college's compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as the Accreditation Liaison Officer for the Middle States Commissionon Higher Education (MSCHE) and assist with. Ensure the college documents evidence of accreditation standard compliance.
  • Serve as the CCBC Academic Affairs point of contact with the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
  • Supervise areas such as curriculum innovation, transfer and degree acceleration, student achievement and success, guided pathways, and learning outcomes assessment.
CCBC Full Time Benefits At A GlanceBENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical
  • CIGNA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
  • Kaiser
Prescription Drug Benefits:
  • For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
  • Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Mental Health
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.Dental Benefits
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
Vision Benefits
  • NVA
Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
  • Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
FinancialTerm Life Insurance: MetLife
  • Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
  • Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum
  • Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
  • Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.Long-Term DisabilityPlan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
Retirement Plans
  • Maryland State Teacher's Pension System (7% contributory)
  • Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
  • Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (7% contributory)
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
  • Tax-sheltered annuities - 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). * Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Services
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.Direct DepositIt's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location. Work and FamilyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee's eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.McDaniel College's Educator's Legacy Scholarship ProgramCCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more ยป McDaniel College has extended its Educator's Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.For Your Convenience
  • ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
  • Check cashing with appropriate ID
  • Free Parking
  • Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

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