Contracted Faculty of Practice; Adjunct): Online MFA Program Chair

Bring your professional experience and passion for writing to Concordia University, St. Paul, where you will help prepare students for meaningful careers through applied, student-centered learning.

Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university.

With students at the center of the university’s mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.

Program Chair role is online, but duties may require synchronous meetings and work; courses are online, asynchronous

The Program Chair role will be 2 credits per semester; courses are 3 credits each (varies per semester and program needs)

Master’s of Fine Arts in Writing;
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Administration and Management: leading in the development and implementation of mission, vision, goals, and values; building morale; conducting timely evaluation; planning and convening regular meetings; maintaining major documents of the department as required by the university and regulatory bodies; collaborating with the Registrar regarding course offerings and scheduling; ensuring accountability of faculty for additional responsibilities; maintaining continuous quality improvement; participation in meetings as necessary;

coordination of accreditation and assessment data; resolving issues to ensure due process; providing orientation to the University for new faculty and staff; ensuring alignment with strategic goals and plans; and fostering an engaging and active learning environment for students.

Curriculum and Instruction Oversight: demonstrating awareness of and receptivity to current educational philosophies; encouraging continued program development and departmental innovation; updating and approving development of department curricula, in consultation with College Dean; coordinating efforts as required by accreditation and regulatory agencies; and maintaining updated files of course syllabi for all currently active courses.

Faculty and Staff Development: assists in the recruitment, development, support, and supervision of departmental faculty and staff; initiating requests for new faculty and serve as chair for search committees; conducting annual performance reviews of faculty and staff under oversight; recruiting, supervising, and evaluating Contracted Faculty of Practice for department; leading faculty development including annual Professional Development Plans in cooperation with College Dean;

provide oversight of department partnerships; and promoting alumni relations as appropriate.

• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments’ due dates.
• Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with…