GFD Program Director, Data Analytics

George Fox University's George Fox Digital (GFD) is seeking a half‑time Program Director to oversee the asynchronous online Data Analytics bachelor's degree, including related certificates and microcertificates. The Program Director will be tasked with teaching, coordinating adjunct faculty, and supervising ongoing revisions and improvements.

• Conduct thorough evaluations of existing Data Analytics curricula and lead necessary curriculum redevelopment to ensure alignment with current industry standards, best practices, and technological advances.
• Oversee online Data Analytics bachelor's degree programs and related courses.
• Motivate, mentor, evaluate, and coach adjunct faculty, recruit and train new faculty members as needed, including maintaining GFD online adjunct training.
• Manage Canvas faculty course sites for assigned content areas by approving syllabi and course sites and overseeing assessment tools.
• Attend regular GFD team meetings and collaborate with other Program Directors, the Associate Dean, the Program Coordinator, the Registrar, and Admissions and Enrollment staff to support program excellence.
• Teach an online course load of 6‑9 credits across an 11‑month academic year.
• Demonstrate Christian leadership and serve as a role model to students through actions, words, and lifestyle.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with employees, students, and the public in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and customer service.
• Demonstrate experience working cross‑culturally with respect, appreciation, and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A master’s degree.
• Relevant professional experience in Data Analytics that informs future‑thinking curriculum design, program oversight, and faculty mentoring while ensuring alignment with current industry standards.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a sustained commitment to continuous improvement within the applicant’s field of expertise.
• A strong understanding of best practices in online teaching and learning, along with the ability to teach and model these methods for affiliated faculty, particularly during onboarding processes.
• The ability to manage a large group of remote faculty, providing timely professional development and ensuring consistent instructional quality for diverse student populations.
• A conceptual understanding of andragogy to craft curriculum that serves the needs and interests of adult learners.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to function effectively as part of a highly collaborative team in the rapid development of online materials and courses.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; this position does not offer visa sponsorship, so only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas should apply.
• A commitment to the University’s Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees with varied cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and an expression of Christian testimony in a church, and agreement to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

• A terminal degree in a relevant field.

• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions:
  
  Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching and office environments.
• Supervisor:
  Associate Dean, George Fox Digital

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
• When completing the online application, upload the following as Word or .pdf documents:
  Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Statement of teaching philosophy, Integration of Faith and Learning Essay. The Essay should be about one page (≈300 words) describing your personal Christian faith, how it informs your teaching, scholarship, and service, and your role in church or Christian ministries.
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.