Yap & FMI Campuses
P.O. Box 286
Colonia, Yap FM 96943

Coordinates instructional programs, courses, workshops, and trainings for FSM FMI & Yap Campus; Ensures quality instruction takes place at both campuses through regular assessments each semester and reports regularly to the Dean of Academic Programs and Director of Career and Technical Education; Coordinates with all faculty members at both campuses to conduct assessments each semester; Consults the FMI Campus Director regarding requirements and standards for the specialized fisheries and maritime programs offered; Supervises all instructional faculty (regular and adjunct faculty members) and LRC personnel; Conducts annual performance evaluations for all regular faculty members, and each semester for adjunct faculty members; Serves on the Curriculum and Assessment Committee (CAC) as well as other committees as may be assigned; Promotes purposeful dialogue among both campuses faculty members and other faculty throughout the system; Collaborate and coordinate with campus Student Services staff, students, instructional and advising issues; Coordinates areas such as classroom management, curriculum development, and library services, Coordinates faculty professional development including; Attends relevant training courses, workshop, conferences and seminar. Coordinate required certification / recertification trainings for FSM FMI faculty; Works with faculty members at both campuses to develop annual performance based budgets; Assist in the recruitment of qualified instructional faculty and staff; Promotes the college programs and services through recruitment efforts, media, and networks with agencies, organizations, and communities; Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly report to the Campus Dean; Perform other relevant duties as assigned.Program Development: Develops credit and non-credit academic certificate or degree programs; develops and revises course outlines in all subject areas; develops non-credit training or workshops designed for the private and public sector and other members of the community; acts as liaison between the Campus and the community with regard to programs, courses, workshops, and trainings; This position is supervised on a day-to-day basis by the FSM-FMI / Yap Campus Dean and co-supervised by the Dean of Academic Programs.

Master’s degree in Education Administration, Curriculum Development or related field from a US accredited institution and two years of full time experience in program/curriculum development and/or teaching experience at college level. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of work using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Knowledge and experience with student learning outcomes and assessment. Must be proficient in computers. Must demonstrate successful supervisory and administrative experience in similar field of work. Provide proof of good oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate successful experience in grant/proposal writing for privately and publicly funded programs; educational administration. Two years’ experience working with ESL students in an academic setting is essential. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity.

Application Procedure

To ensure full consideration in the search for a program director, candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position( not to exceed 3 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters;
6. Brief teaching philosophy(not to exceed 2 pages); and
7. Court/police clearance not more than 6 months old.

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941

(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2015 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.