Honors Program Assistant Director

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Omaha is seeking an Honors Program Assistant Director to support the operations of the University Honors Program under the Program Director. The assistant director teaches within Honors each semester, comprising half of the role, and develops specially designed interdisciplinary seminars alongside general-education Honors sections.

The position draws teaching expertise from across Arts and Sciences and/or Communication, Fine Arts, and Media.

Qualifications

• Leading day-to-day operations of the Honors Program.
• Teaching in the Honors Program each semester (50% of the role).
• Developing interdisciplinary seminars alongside general-education Honors sections.
• Drawing teaching expertise from Arts and Sciences and/or Communication, Fine Arts, and Media.
• Tailoring coursework and pedagogy to Honors students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth daily operations of the Honors Program.
• Teach in the Honors Program each semester (50%).
• Develop and offer general-education Honors sections alongside interdisciplinary seminars.
• Collaborate with departments to align pedagogy for Honors courses.
• Operate within Academic Affairs as part of the Honors Program leadership team.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

University of Nebraska Omaha is hiring an Honors Program Assistant Director to support the operations of the University Honors Program under the Program Director. The assistant director teaches within Honors each semester, comprising half of the role, and develops specially designed interdisciplinary seminars alongside general-education Honors sections. The position draws teaching expertise from across Arts and Sciences and/or Communication, Fine Arts, and Media.

Highlights

• Supports the day-to-day operations of the University Honors Program, reporting to the Program Director.
• Teaches in the Honors Program each semester, comprising 50% of the role.
• Develops and offers general-education Honors sections alongside specially designed interdisciplinary seminars.
• Draws teaching expertise from disciplines across Arts and Sciences and/or Communication, Fine Arts, and Media.
• Tailors coursework and pedagogy specifically to the needs of Honors students.
• Operates within the Academic Affairs division as part of the Honors Program's leadership team.
• Full-time, 12-month, on-site exempt position with no remote or telecommute option.
• Annual salary of $79,000.