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Requisition ID:  118112

CTY Academic Dean

Founded in 1979, the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is a center for innovation dedicated to advancing the field of gifted education through research on testing, programs, and other supports for advanced learners. On the premise that advanced learners come from every community and every demographic, we aim to understand and inform how these students need to be nurtured to achieve their full potential as learners and global citizens. CTY also runs in-person and online academic programs for bright learners in order to cultivate a community of advanced learners and connect students in and outside the classroom.


We are seeking an CTY Academic Dean to support the Online Experiences program during the busy summer season. The person in this role will focus on course supervision by overseeing the virtual classroom and monitoring casual instructors to ensure the quality of classroom instruction. The dean might also engage in supervision of course development by providing established deadlines for submitting lesson materials, as well as, providing guidance and support as part of the lesson review process. In this casual role, deans are expected to work 15 hours each week, for a period of 10 weeks from

June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities


Course Supervision

  • Oversee, monitor, and ensure the quality of classroom instruction.
  • Assist with training, supervision, and monitoring of casual instructors.
  • Arrange substitute instructors as needed.
  • Review Final Evaluations.
  • Ensure that instructors address/report issues of academic honesty.
  • Communicate with instructors, parents, and students, regarding course content, student course placement, and other academic concerns.
  • Consult with instructional staff members and other appropriate personnel on issues related to teaching strategies, curricular concerns, etc.
  • Regularly observe each class during the session.
  • Conduct a formal observation for each new instructor, and as requested by the Senior Program Manager. Discuss observations, strengths, concerns, and suggestions with the instructor. Provide a written report of the class visit to the instructor.
  • Coach instructors having difficulty working with pedagogy, course content, and classroom management. Include the course supervisor as part of the discussion. Consult with the course supervisor prior to working with the instructor.
  • Collaborate with Academic Programs leaders, program managers, and operations teams to ensure the quality of the overall experience of the instructors, as well as the students.


Course Development

  • Provide guidance and support to instructors with regard to reviewing and utilizing any available materials information / curricular assets.
  • Establish deadlines with SME/Instructors.
  • Review each lesson plan (looks for pillars, ensures timeline is doable, content makes sense).
  • Review suggested new materials.
  • Act as a go-between for supplemental materials.
  • Communicate with instructors regularly and follow up to ensure instructors complete the materials request form by the established deadline.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong ability to navigate and build relationships in a dynamic, highly matrixed environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in education or related field.
  • Two years teaching, tutoring or related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • At least two years Online teaching experience.
  • Two years supervisory experience.

 

 

Classified Title: CTY Online Program Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): CTY Academic Dean   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD  
Starting Salary Range: $21.17 - $37.07 HRLY ($3,750 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Varies 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: CTY Online Experiences  
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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