Educational Program Director Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

A full-time faculty is responsible for delivering instruction in various formats (on-line, in person, video-conferencing, or any combination of methods), in the discipline(s) for which she/he has been employed. Instruction may take place at any of the college’s campuses, at a clinical partner facility, or at a designated temporary location. Faculty also provide academic advising and facilitate student success. Technology tools are routinely used to communicate with and support students.

Faculty participate in divisional and institutional activities related to the college’s mission, engage with communities of interest, and promote college programs.

Faculty accepting the appointment of program directors have certain administrative responsibilities in addition to their faculty responsibilities.

The Program Director for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Management provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of an academic program designed to prepare workforce-ready construction supervisors, estimators, project coordinators, and related technical personnel. The Director ensures program quality, compliance with institutional and external standards, faculty effectiveness, student success, and responsiveness to regional employer needs.

This is a 12 month faculty position, based at the Williamson Campus.

Program Directors typically receive one three-hour course re-assignment to attend the administrative duties and to collaborate with practitioners and employers in their program field.

Program Director Essential Functions

• Provide overall management of curriculum, scheduling, course sequences, academic policies, and program delivery modalities (e.g., in-person, hybrid, dual-enrollment).
• Coordinate with advising, admissions, workforce development, and marketing to support recruitment, retention, and matriculation.
• Maintain program alignment with institutional mission, strategic plan, and workforce priorities.

• Lead development, revision, and continuous improvement of curriculum using employer advisory feedback, industry standards, and assessment data.
• Oversee student learning outcomes (SLOs), program learning outcomes (PLOs), and assessment cycles.
• Ensure compliance with ATMAE accreditation.

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate full-time and/or adjunct faculty.
• Facilitate professional development related to construction technologies, software, safety, and instructional practice.
• Ensure course coverage, instructional quality, and academic integrity.

• Develop and maintain active employer partnerships supporting internship placements, capstone projects, and equipment/material purchases and donations.
• Convene and lead Program Advisory Committee meetings at least twice per year.
• Monitor regional labor market trends to ensure program relevance and graduate employability.

• Advise students regarding degree pathways, certifications, career opportunities, and industry expectations.
• Support job placement efforts, employer recruitment events, and co-op/internship coordination.

• Prepare annual budget program for equipment, tools, software, training materials, and lab facilities.
• Pursue grants or external funding where appropriate (Perkins, NSF ATE, workforce initiatives, etc.).

Faculty Essential Functions:

• Must be able to deliver instruction and evaluate student learning in all instructional delivery formats offered by the specific department at the college and at any of its teaching locations. Formats include but are not limited to in-person, online, hybrid, live streaming, and clinical.
• Within a minimum workweek of 37.5 hours, faculty are expected to teach a minimum of 15 hours and hold in person and virtual office hours as defined in College Policy.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Be responsible for course and, when appropriate, laboratory preparation.
• Actively participate in curriculum and program development, revision and evaluation.
• Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success.
• Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities.
• Actively participate on divisional and institutional committees.
• Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
• Contribute appropriately to pursuit and achievement of program, division, and institutional mission and strategy.
• Support development, oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention and graduation growth for the service area.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in construction management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Architecture.
• Experience with curriculum development, competency-based education, or program accreditation.
• Effective communication, student recruitment and retention.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, software, codes, and safety compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level or equivalent training/industry instruction including quality controls and industry internship.
• Experience working with employers, unions, apprenticeship programs, or workforce agencies.
• Experience with grant writing or externally funded training initiatives.
• Five or more years of relevant construction industry experience and project management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and in the language in which the course is taught
• Knowledge and/or experience to instruct using a variety of instructional delivery modes
• Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and community members
• The ability to function effectively as a member of a team.

Working Conditions

• Faculty members are expected to be available for day and evening classes and for assignments at any of the institution’s centers or sites.
• Normal sitting and movement in a classroom
• Ability to manipulate and move audiovisual equipment both in the classroom and from one location to another.

This is a 12 month faculty position, based at the Williamson Campus.

Hiring Salary is determined by education and experience.

About Columbia State Community College:

As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to student success both in and out of the classroom, as well as economic and community development in our nine-county service area. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents.  

Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of Human Resources
humanresources@columbiastate.edu
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2501