Program Director - TTU K-12 Science

Location

Lubbock

Program Director - TTU K-12 Science

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TTU K12 Instructional Design

Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850‑acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan‑area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two‑thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:
Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family‑friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever‑evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

• TTU 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, TTU 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 University K-12 is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI.
• TTU 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.

• Lead the creation and execution of K‑12 digital curriculum products aligned to state and national standards, ensuring rigor, cognitive complexity, and best practices in digital pedagogy.
• Architect course structures, including course maps, scaffolded learning experiences, authentic assessments, and test/exam blueprints.
• Ensure assessment design reflects a balance of formative, summative, and performance‑based measures aligned with learning objectives and standards.
• Continuously research, evaluate, and apply emerging trends, latest findings in cognitive science, and best practices in digital pedagogy to active product development.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and quality assurance for all curriculum and assessment products.
• Foster collaboration between content, instructional design, and professional learning to ensure cohesive product development.
• Design, deliver, and oversee professional learning experiences for internal teams, partner educators, and external stakeholders.
• Integrate current research in cognitive science and emerging instructional methodologies into digital courses and quality assurance processes.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen organizational capacity in…