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The Academic Division Director is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services (VPAASS) in advancing and implementing the educational mission of Hagerstown Community College. The Academic Division Director provides comprehensive leadership, supervision, and administrative oversight for an assigned academic division in support of the College's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. The Director is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving instructional programs and services; supervising and evaluating faculty and staff; and overseeing divisional operations, including curriculum, assessment, accreditation, scheduling, budgeting, enrollment initiatives, grant activities, and community partnerships. The Director collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to promote academic excellence, student success, workforce responsiveness, and institutional effectiveness while ensuring compliance with college policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

The next Academic Division Director of Math & Science will be a visible, engaged, and collaborative servant leader who supports faculty success, promotes accountability, and keeps students at the center of divisional planning and decision-making. This individual will lead faculty and staff in a union environment with integrity, consistency, transparency, and respect while effectively interpreting and applying College policies and negotiated agreements.

The ideal candidate will possess teaching, academic, or professional experience in mathematics or science and understand the opportunities and challenges associated with leading programs in these disciplines. This leader will articulate a compelling vision for the division, align its work with the College's mission and strategic priorities, and guide faculty and staff through curriculum development, assessment, program improvement, grant management, enrollment planning, resource allocation, and instructional innovation.

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate discipline, education, administration, or a closely related field or the willingness to work towards degree if hired. Academic preparation and discipline-specific credentials may vary based on the programs and disciplines within the assigned division. Prior faculty experience and demonstrated academic or professional expertise in a discipline represented within the division are strongly preferred. A doctoral degree or other advanced discipline-specific credential is preferred when appropriate to the academic focus and expectations of the division.

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, program leadership, or academic administration. Experience supervising and evaluating personnel. Experience with curriculum development and assessment processes. Demonstrated success in academic planning, budget management, and student success initiatives.

Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, organizational, planning, and project management skills. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, academic program review, accreditation, and effective instructional practices. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, evaluate information, exercise sound judgment, and make evidence-based decisions.

Knowledge of budget development and resource management principles. Proficiency with current educational technologies, learning platforms, and institutional information systems. Ability to interpret and apply College policies, procedures, accreditation standards, and negotiated agreements. Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a complex, collaborative academic environment.