Education ​/ Teaching, Education Administration, University Professor

Position: 0.0
Department

School of Professional Studies

Primary Campus

Univ of Kansas Edwards Campus

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Director will provide strategic direction for the HOPE program including leadership and management of the Master of Science degree, graduate certificates, and professional development offerings. Collaboration with the leadership of the School of Professional Studies and the other programs at KU's Edwards Campus will provide a stimulating and innovative environment.

The successful candidate will manage master's and certificate programs in online and competency-based formats, lead student recruitment and admission processes, ensure student retention and success, recruit and supervise faculty, develop and monitor program budgets, ensure program quality through assessment activities, and outreach to professional communities to ensure the relevance of the program in meeting workforce needs. The Director will participate in online and competency-based instruction in HOPE program areas relating to leadership, organizational systems, and organizational change.

Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University's innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world.

This position reports to the Associate Dean of the School of Professional Studies. Please note that this position is not covered by any union agreement nor represented by United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT.

The appointment is a fiscal year (12-month-July to June) appointment with an initial term of 3 years. Subsequent appointments may be offered, contingent upon a satisfactory comprehensive performance evaluation during the final year of this appointment and approval of the Dean of the School of Professional Studies.

This position serves the educational needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year. The KU Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas.

KU Benefits: KU offers an array of benefits to assist employees with their health, life, retirement, and other needs. Details regarding benefits offered to employees can be found here:
Benefits | Human Resource Management (ku.edu)

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued.

When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

Position

Description:

Program Leadership - 50%

Program Administration:

* Faculty Development:
Supervises faculty members of the program including recruitment, appointments, performance reviews, and professional development. Provides mentoring and leadership for faculty, particularly those seeking promotion.

* Instructional Staffing:
Develops plans for staffing asynchronous and synchronous online courses, competency-based instruction and assessment for the HOPE program. Ensures that courses and competencies are scheduled to meet student needs. Collaborates with other programs and unit leaders to ensure students access to courses and competencies promoting timely completion of program work.

* Program Budgets:
Works with the administration to develop and manage budgets for the HOPE program.

* Program Coordination:
Develop mechanisms to receive constant feedback from students, faculty and staff on program direction and policies. The Director has the responsibility for program responsiveness, taking appropriate actions as required and in accordance with the policies and rules of the School and University.

* Program Records and Reports:
In conjunction with administration,…