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Director - TTU K-12 Curriculum Development and Professional Learning

Position Number: 7056543
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Curriculum Design

Director - TTU K-12 Curriculum Development and Professional Learning
Lubbock
44331BR
TTU K12 Course Development

Position Description
Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
Texas Tech K-12, a unit of the Texas Tech University Online division, is a state-approved online kindergarten through 12th-grade school that has been meeting students' needs for more than 25 years. Affiliated with Texas Tech University, a Carnegie tier-one research institution, Texas Tech K-12 boasts a rigorous curriculum that allows students to work ahead, make up failed credits, and achieve their goals from wherever they are. Texas Tech K-12 is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. Texas Tech K-12 began in 1993 as a "Special Purpose District" designed to help students whose educational needs were not adequately met by traditional school districts. Since then, we have grown to serve students across the country and more than 70 nations around the world.

Major/Essential Functions

Lead innovation in digital learning by using data-driven insights to identify, pilot, and scale new instructional models, tools, and media that improve student outcomes and build educator capacity.
Direct strategic planning, design, and delivery of K-12 digital courses, ensuring alignment with relevant state standards, institutional goals, and online pedagogical best practices
Oversee the full course development lifecycle (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation) to ensure rigor, accessibility, engagement, and quality.
Integrate cutting-edge research in cognitive science, instructional design, and digital pedagogy into curriculum frameworks and quality assurance processes.
Ensure courses prepare students for success on high-stakes assessments and support various learners, including those requiring Section 504 or IDEA accommodations.
Ensure all curriculum and professional learning initiatives comply with state and federal requirements, accessibility regulations (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA), and institutional policies, supported by proper documentation and adoption workflows.
Collaborate with instructional design, technology, LMS administration, and assessment teams to ensure smooth course implementation, technical quality, and a high-quality user experience for both students and educators.
Partner closely with assessment teams to align curriculum content to test blueprints, cognitive rigor guidelines, and item specifications.
Design and oversee a cohesive professional learning strategy that prepares educators to implement curriculum effectively-leveraging adult learning principles and measurable impact metrics.
Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing curriculum and professional learning staff, fostering continuous improvement and building future leadership capacity.
Manage departmental budgets, ensuring delivery of projects on time and within budget.
Oversee vendor relationships for curriculum and professional learning services, ensuring that deliverables and contracts meet institutional standards.
Establish and monitor meaningful metrics to evaluate curriculum quality, educator engagement, and student achievement outcomes.
Represent TTU K-12 in state, regional, and national education forums, building partnerships and maintaining visibility as a leader in K-12 digital curriculum and professional learning.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

7 years' experience in K-12 digital curriculum development, instructional design, or a related field, including a minimum of 3 years in supervisory or leadership roles.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a virtual K-12 education setting.
Extensive experience in digital course publishing processes, online learning tools, and accessibility compliance such as WCAG 2.1 AA.
Demonstrated success in designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive digital K-12 curriculum products for virtual learning environments. Experience limited to using classroom management or delivery platforms (e.g., Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams) does not meet this requirement.
Proven leadership in designing and delivering professional learning initiatives for educators.
Master's degree in Curriculum, Education, Instructional Design, or related field.
Experience in a district- or state-level leadership role overseeing both curriculum and professional learning functions.
Experience managing large-scale curriculum adoption and instructional materials review processes.
Familiarity with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards and STAAR/EOC assessment frameworks.
Experience designing research-informed professional learning programs that yield measurable changes in educator practice.

Pay Range
$78,900 - $102,600 - $126,200

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.