Assistant Professor and Program Director, Education Specialist (Remote)

Alliant International University; California (MO); Remote; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Professor and Program Director to enhance the Teacher Education program. This role involves facilitating learning, leading workshops, and collaborating with various departments to ensure candidate success. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition waivers. Ideal candidates will possess a doctoral degree and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in education. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of education.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Transportation Spending Account

Employee Tuition Waiver

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required for teaching and program direction.
• Experience in facilitating learning and scholarship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and manage academic functions.
• Lead workshops and provide educational planning services.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Flexibility

Student guidance

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Administrative decision-making

Education

Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Position Summary:

The California School of Education (CSOE) at Alliant International University offers a variety of degrees, certificates, and credentials in education that prepare students to make a lasting impact through teaching, counseling, leadership, advocacy, administration, management, and community work. Whether a student is looking for an online degree program or an in-person learning experience, Alliant will be there to guide them every step of the way. The student's path into the classroom — either online or on- ground — is one paved with comprehensive academic excellence through:

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) certification of many of our world-class education programs.
• Multiple degree options, including credentials and CSOE certifications, undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, many of which offer specialized emphases.
• On-campus, hybrid, and online college education degree options designed with working professionals in mind Hands-on training facilitated by extensive practicum opportunities.
• Multiculturalism interwoven throughout the curriculum and rooted in our university culture, offering an educational experience rich with diversity and inclusion.

The Assistant Professor and Program Director will facilitate learning, participate in scholarship, service, or any combination of those activities in the Teacher Education program; They may also lead webinars, workshops and orientations, and provide educational planning services for current candidates and alumni.

The Assistant Professor with the additional role of Program Director will be a faculty member who has completed a terminal degree (e.g., doctorate) in the area in which the faculty member will be teaching (i.e., Administrative Services Credential Program and Teacher Education/Clinical Practice).In the capacity of Assistant Professor, they facilitate learning, and partake in scholarship, service, or any combination of those activities.

The Program Director and Assistant Professor (PD/AP), under the general direction of the Assistant Dean manages academic and program functions. The PD/AP will teach courses as needed by the department, lead and/or facilitate candidate sessions such as workshops and orientations and provide educational planning services for both new and continuing candidates. The PD/AP will assist in the development and implementation of candidate learning outcomes and unit outcomes. They will also lead and/or participate in curriculum development, staff development, and applicable university and/or program activities, The PD/AP will provide candidates with appropriate referrals to campus support services such as financial aid, Finance, Registrar, Student Services, and the Office of Accessibility. , and tutoring. The PD/AP will collaborate with various staff and departments including the Credentialing Department, Accountability and Compliance Officer, and Clinical Practice Department for maintaining program effectiveness.

Starting Salary: $74,369.09 (annualized exempt)

Benefits Plans Include:Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Department Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:Adequate years of experience in the areas involved in assignments; documented potential in the areas of facilitating learning, scholarship, and service, as applicable to assignments; and if appropriate, a record of meritorious performance of the duties and obligations of an instructor.

Certifications, Licenses, etc.: Hold a credential or certification in the relevant field.

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills.
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the department’s and students' needs and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.
• The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide students toward task completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.
• Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Faculty Activities/Responsibilities

• Facilitating Learning
• Facilitating Classroom and Distance/Distributed Learning
• Course and syllabus preparation
• Class curriculum coordination and planning
• Assessment and evaluation of learners
• Student selection, orientation, and assessment
• Mentoring and advising students
• Field placement supervision and coordination
• Research/scholarship mentoring and supervision, particularly of MA theses, PsyD projects, and PhD, EdD, DBA dissertations
• Scholarship - Scholarship/ research reflecting the generation, integration, dissemination and application of knowledge, as well as creative and original contributions to one’s field commensurate with academic rank.
• Service - All faculty engage in service to the University, Community and Profession commensurate with academic rank. Examples in each category include:

Service to the University:

• Hiring and evaluating faculty Participating in developing, revising, and coordinating curriculum as well as
• Maintaining program vitality
• Participating in processes to improve academic program quality
• Participating in processes to improve quality of School, campus, and University faculty experience Participating in faculty governance

Service to the Community:

• Contributions at the local, state, and national levels involving one’s professional expertise to the public, to organizations, and to governmental entities

Service to the Profession:

• Participation in and leadership of professional organizations.
• Reviewing journals, conferences, and research grant panels.

Duties Required of All Faculty - Certain duties are additionally required of all faculty and are not given formal workload credit but will be included in yearly evaluations. These include but are not limited to:

• Active participation in campus life to sustain a high level of facilitated learning.
• Participation in program governance, including program-based committees, with the exception of SERC which may receive up to three units of service workload credit at the discretion of the Program Director and the approval of the Dean and the Provost/VPAA.
• Active participation in program and campus activities (including scheduled and impromptu meetings of faculty, staff, and students).
• Picking up and promptly responding to paper, voice and electronic mail and messages.
• Visibility and accessibility supporting a sense of community.
• Regular accessibility either by person, by telephone and/or virtually to students, colleagues and the greater University community.
• Posting of teaching schedules, office hours, and procedures for making appointments on the faculty member’s door, online and on syllabi.
• Attendance and participation in program, department, faculty and Faculty Assembly meetings.
• Responding in a timely fashion to students’ requests for meetings, to telephone calls, and to e-mail communications.
• Participating in Faculty Assembly and program faculty meetings.
• Carrying an advising load of up to fourteen students (depending on the size of the program and the judgment of the Program Director).
• Participation in hiring faculty.
• Participation in developing, revising and coordinating curriculum and maintaining program vitality.
• Participation in processes to improve quality of school/college, campus and University faculty experience.
• Participation in, selection, admission and retention of new students, including attendance at admissions open houses, participating in admission interviews, new student orientation, and advising of students.
• Submittal of grades, attendance, syllabi, and textbook orders in compliance with university established procedures and deadlines.
• Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed.

Program Director, Duties/Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities: Ensures delivery of a quality academic program through:

1. Maintaining an active presence that assures campus vitality and ensures accessibility to faculty, students, and staff.

2. Overseeing the recruiting, retention, and management of qualified core and adjunct faculty.

3. Ensuring curriculum and courses are current, relevant, and effective in meeting program learning outcomes.

4. Engaging in on-going programmatic assessment to ensure program quality and adherence to regional and specialty accreditation standards, as applicable.

5. Ensuring fiscal sustainability through budget management and working collaboratively with appropriate admissions and enrollment personnel to facilitate the successful matriculation/ enrollment of qualified students.

6. Ensuring accuracy of advertising used in printed and electronic materials and processes.

Governance & Planning:

1. Works in conjunction with the Dean to develop and execute the strategic vision of the school and program.

2. Participates in school, campus, and University governance committees, as appropriate.

3. Personnel Management:

4. Effectively initiates and recommends hiring and retention.

5. Develops, coaches, counsels, and evaluates faculty and staff.

Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or directed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct Reports: Teaching or Research Assistant, when assigned.

Indirect Reports: None.

Contact Responsibility:

Internal: Interacts with supervisor to receive direction and instructions and/or review of work results. This position works closely with colleagues in multiple departments (i.e. Admissions, Student Advising, Registrar, etc.) to support both students and colleagues in achieving student success and Department goals.

External: Interacts with prospective students, to provide advice and support. Interacts with accrediting and regulatory agencies as required.

Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements:

Office Location: Remote.

Work Hours: Standard office hours, occasional evenings or weekends may be required depending upon course schedule.

Travel: None.