Job Information
University of Arizona Global Campus Program Chair - BA/MA in Human Resources Management (REMOTE) in United States
Position Summary:
The Program Chair is a faculty member who has demonstrated competence in the discipline and who provides a combination of vision, leadership, and sound administrative practices to support specific degree programs. Program chairs have the responsibility for leadership, teaching, service, and scholarship within their individualized programs and discipline. Their primary focus is to ensure that students within the program receive an educational experience that allows for success and provides the tools necessary to excel upon graduation. Working closely with departmental and college leadership, the program chair is responsible for leading full-time faculty, and associate faculty within specific programs and for the continual review and improvement of the courses within the degree programs.
Teaching Responsibilities:
While expectations of teaching responsibilities are not different from any other faculty, a program chair should model effective teaching techniques for other faculty and should demonstrate exemplary teaching in their discipline.
Demonstrating awareness of and responding to the diverse needs of all students
Displaying a thorough knowledge of both the curriculum and the subject matter
Facilitating instructional materials and providing guidance and feedback to all students
Setting high expectations for student achievement and behavior
Evaluatingstudentperformanceviaestablishedrubricsandpolicies
Responding to student emails and inquiries in a timely manner
Addressing plagiarism concerns according to university policy
Collaboratingwithstudent-facinginstitutionalpersonneltoenhancethestudentexperience
Carrying a teaching load of 8 courses per year
Non-teaching Responsibilities:
Non-teaching job responsibilities include both a service and scholarship component. Scholarship and Service responsibilities are expected of all full-time faculty. Please refer to the Faculty Handbook to review what is defined under scholarship and service responsibilities.
Service and Scholarship
Engage in faculty scholarship and development activities related to the university’s primary focus as a teaching institution, which may include discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching
Support faculty forums and other professional development activities within the college
Participate in faculty communities of practice and community space
Participate in external discipline specific conferences and professional communities
Enhance teaching effectiveness skills by attending seminars, webinars, workshops, and classes through both internal and external programming
Share the load of service tasks in the department
Respond to individual student issues/complaints brought up by enrollment services and student advising
Respond to legal, policy, timecard, governmental issues (i.e., gainful employment, late policy, entry- point policy, competency policies)
Assist as needed with budgeting
Perform other duties as designated by direct supervisor
Participate in ad hoc university wide committees.
Leadership and Management
Establish annual goals and regularly review and communicate performance feedback to faculty
Support Faculty in their development of and coaching work with Associate Faculty
Coach and mentors faculty
Hold regular faculty meetings to discuss programmatic direction
Serve as a conduit for information between full-time and associate faculty and higher levels of administration
Lead communication and collaboration with Admissions, Enrollment Services, Faculty Support and Development, Scheduling, and other groups as identified by dean
Lead new program/course development
Mentor and evaluates performance for direct reports
Monitor team morale and provide solutions for conflict
Support the higher-level leadership in review of various reports to address large scale professional development opportunities and course revision opportunities
Lead faculty communities pertaining to the academic program
Serve as liaisonbetweenuniversity/collegeadministrationandfull-timefaculty
Support college retention and student success initiatives
Lead student engagement and success initiatives for the program and support college-level student success initiatives
Lead special projects as assigned
Oversee all course developments for the program
Implement interventions to improve instruction at the level of the program
Ensure alignment of courses with the program learning outcomes
Oversee all course developments for the program
Implement interventions to improve instruction at the level of the program
Support scaffolding of skills and knowledge and the course sequence most conducive to mastery of learning outcomes
Ensure curriculum quality and currency for the academic program
Lead program review and act as primary author for the program self-study
Examples of General Internal Service & Scholarship
Leader or contributor of a university-wide or college committee
Collaboration with college or university teams to develop and implement new initiatives
Contributing to student welfare through regular interaction with student enrollment and academic advisors
Providing support for accreditation and licensure efforts to ensure course meets career and discipline goals
Collaboration with other university departments to ensure a positive experience for all university students
Aids in the development and implementation of student success and retention efforts
Leads special projects and initiatives aimed at programmatic improvement
Leads and supports accreditation, certification, and licensure efforts to ensure alignment of course content, learning outcomes, and learning activities
Examples of External Service
Creates and/or maintains specific and directed community outreach efforts to Creates and/or maintains specific and directed community outreach efforts to enhance brand-awareness of the institution, college, or program
Engages in community development activities involving disciplinary expertise
Participates in collaborative endeavors with other organizations in the community and/or discipline
Represents the academic program and the college at professional organizations; presents to internal and external groups to promote the Institution and the assigned academic program
Other Duties:
Shares the load of service tasks in the department
Communicateswithschedulersoncourseapprovals,preferentialfacultyscheduling,anddeactivation
Serves as liaison between faculty and departmental leadership
Ensures policies are implemented appropriately
Participates in meetings (virtual) as directed
Maintains regular work hours coordinated with supervisor
Respond to individual student issues/complaints brought up by enrollment services and student advising Responds to student concerns and attempts to solve issues before submission to the Assistant Dean
Respond to legal, policy, timecard, governmental issues (i.e., gainful employment, late policy, entry- point policy, competency policies)
Respond to student concerns
Assist as needed with budgeting
Performs other duties as designated by direct supervisor or above
Provide recommendations for rank promotion and termination
Oversee the organization, support, and evaluation of student learning communities around the discipline
Participate in ad hoc university wide committees
Student Success
Implements retention, persistence, graduation, and student success initiatives as guided Implement retention, persistence, graduation, and student success initiatives as guided by college and University leadership.
Contribute to student success through regular interaction with student enrollment and academic advisors
Support program and emphasis development activities, course development, and assessment
Support college leadership in evaluation of teaching efficacy within college and faculty coaching
Collaborate with other university departments to ensure a positive experience for all university students.
Service
Contribute to a university-wide or college committees
Collaborate with college or university teams to develop and implement new initiatives
Provide support for accreditation and licensure efforts to ensure courses meets career and discipline goals
Assist with program review (gathering data, writing reports, creating action plans for enhancement)
Engage in community development activities involving disciplinary expertise
Represent college and department in university meetings and forums
Leader or contributor of a university-wide, department or college committee
Collaboration with college or university teams to develop and implement new initiatives Leads special projects and initiatives aimed at programmatic improvement
Leads and supports accreditation, certification, and licensure efforts to ensure alignment of course content, learning outcomes, and learning activities
Professional Development and Scholarship
Engage in faculty scholarship and development activities related to the university’s primary focus as a teaching institution, which may include discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching
Support faculty forums and other professional development activities within the college
Participate in faculty communities of practice and community space
Participate in external discipline specific conferences and professional communities
Enhance teaching effectiveness skills by attending seminars, webinars, workshops, and classes through both internal and external programming
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners in an online learning environment
Ability to inspire and support direct reports and colleagues, celebrating accomplishment and approaching failure as an opportunity for improvement
Ability to embrace a culture of care and respect with all employees and students
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate, MA, or MS in a field relevant to the content area
Teaching and leadership experience
Knowledge of accreditation standards and learning assessment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonalandcommunication.
Strongorganizationalskills.
Experience with teaching adult learners preferred.
Online teaching experience
Expertise in the area of instruction
Career experience relevant to the area of expertise
Collaborativeresultsfocusedleadershipstyle.
Initial Rank (conferred at time of hire, upon approval of Assistant Dean and Dean of college)
Assistant Professor (master’s degree + 4yrs full time college teaching experience or terminal degree)
Associate Professor (terminal degree + 6yrs full time college teaching experience)
Professor (terminal degree + 10yrs full time college teaching experience)
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Rate of Pay: $80,000 - $88,750
Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)
Compensation Guidance:
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Career Stream: Professional Contributor
Level: PC4
Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services
Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor
For more information regarding this position, please contact us at careers@uagc.edu.
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