Job Description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Posted: April 7, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 21, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type:Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Work Location: CT State Gateway, 20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

The Academic Division Director manages an academic division including the design and development of courses and curricula and the direction of assigned faculty and staff in teaching and administering the instructional programs at a two-year Connecticut Community College which offers degree and certificate programs in a broad range of liberal arts, occupational and career studies. Some of the College’s learning programs may include continuing education and non-credit programs under the position’s direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Dean or other administrator, the Academic Division Director is responsible for assuring the successful conduct of the Division’s programs and for the optimum learning outcomes of its students through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Program and curriculum design and development.
• Faculty selection and professional development.
• Instructional quality.
• Budget and fiscal management.
• Administration and resource management.
• Program evaluation and assessment.
• Community relations.
• Student relations.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in an academic discipline closely related to the Division’s areas of instruction or in a field closely related to administration of higher education, with four (4) or more years of teaching in higher education and/or academic administration in an institution of higher learning including two (2) years of supervisory experience or a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Academic curriculum design, course and syllabi development and of appropriate and effective teaching materials and methods.
• Classroom and laboratory teaching effectiveness.
• Research methodology and in evaluation of academic program effectiveness.
• Leading and directing human resources in a higher education environment.
• Management of operating budgets and plans.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of professional automotive service or technical leadership experience, including dealership, fleet, or OEM training center work.
• Proven ability to develop, maintain, and grow OEM automotive manufacturer partnerships, including:
  • Negotiating training access and equipment donations.
  • Overseeing student sponsorship placement and retention.
  • Maintaining alignment with OEM skill‑standards and certification pathways.
• Experience managing grant‑funded programs (e.g., Perkins, workforce development grants).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range; $95,698-$102,108 approximate annual
• Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees

Application Instructions

To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.