Liberty University
Online Chair - Helms School of Government
Lynchburg, VA, USA · Exec · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$102k-$124kDetected 2 days ago
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About the role
- The Online Chair is a full time, 12-month contracted administrative faculty position.
- The Online Chair also ensures operational excellence in relation to the administration of online programs, including faculty recruitment and retention, program administration, and student success.
- Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the items outlined below.
Responsibilities
- Develop curriculum, meet with publishers, work with Subject Matter Experts, and monitor End of Course Evaluations (EOCs) and grade distribution.
- Communicate hiring needs and recommendations to Associate/Assistant Dean in concert with Faculty Support Coordinator feedback and assistance.
- Qualify new online faculty to teach specific courses based on their transcripts and coordinate, in concert with Instructional Mentors and Faculty Support Coordinators, all online faculty training.
- Communicate with Faculty Support Coordinator or administrative staff regarding faculty textbook and material needs, also ensuring that faculty have appropriate access to electronic resources.
- Attend special University events, including faculty orientation, baccalaureate, and commencement exercises, team building exercises, etc.
- Encourage a commitment to the Christian life, one of personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social responsibility, and active communication of the Christian faith, and, as it is lived out, a life that leads people to Jesus Christ as the Lord of the universe and their own personal Savior.
- Support and foster Liberty University's doctrinal beliefs.
Requirements
- Terminal degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field from an accredited institution (required)
- Evidence of effective university-level administration and faculty oversight (required)
- Evidence of effective university-level teaching and student mentorship (required)
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
- Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Nice to have
- Evidence of academic research and/or professional leadership in the criminal justice field (preferred)
- Experience with curricular development and planning (preferred)
Skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
Compensation
- Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
- The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's rank, contract length, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
- $102,400.00 - $123,500.00
- Assist with planning annual budget for relevant area of oversight.
Benefits
- Review, assess, and maintain the integrity of online courses and curriculum delivery, ensuring all course content is in alignment with educational guidelines as well as the University mission and vision.
- Lead and mentor a team of online faculty, including Instructional Mentors, Program Directors, and Subject Matter Experts, ensuring they are utilized in a fashion that supports the educational mission of the University.
- Assess student experience in courses to ensure that it aligns with university mission and vision.
- The Online Chair's primary role is to maintain the integrity of online programs and to ensure that their delivery is in alignment with the University mission and vision.
- The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
Company info
- Support and foster the spiritual development of faculty, staff, and students, ensuring that Christian values remain the focus of our mission and purpose at Liberty University.
Equal opportunity
- The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.
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