Dear all,
Please consider this unique position for a tenure-track faculty position as a Learning Center Director at Kennesaw State University. A background in a STEM or an education field is a requirement for this position and therefore may be appealing to those of you who are in a chemical education potion. The complete job ad details can be found here:https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/postings/4872
Best,
Michelle L Head
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Kennesaw State University
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
370 Paulding Avenue NW
MD #1203
Kennesaw, GA 30144
470-578-3677
Position Information
Academic Home Department: First-Year and Transition Studies
Posting Job Title: Director of the KSU Learning Center
Recruitment Type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Position Details
Full Time Faculty Rank: Associate Professor or Professor - TBD
Area of Specialty-Discipline: Education Fields, Student Success, or STEM-related fields
Administrative/Distinguished Title - Working Title if applicable:
Position Status: Regular Faculty
Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
Terms of Employment: 12-Month
Contract Type: Full-time
Date Position Available: 07/01/2018
Position Qualifications/Responsibilities
Position Qualifications - Responsibilities:
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position to serve as the Director of the KSU Learning Center (KSULC). This position will have significant administrative responsibilities and minimal teaching expectations. The KSULC Director is responsible for:
• Assisting in the development of the KSULC (e.g., recommending an organizational structure for KSULC personnel and developing KSULC policies).
• Strategic planning, directing, and implementing KSULC activities.
• First-level oversight of the KSULC budget.
• Advocating for and marketing KSULC programs to students, parents, staff, and faculty.
• Managing and supporting KSULC personnel and programs, such as Supplemental Instruction and SMART center tutoring.
• Providing KSULC programming aligned with research-based best practices of metacognitive learning theory, student development, and cultural diversity
• Actively promoting diversity in staffing, programming, and student leadership.
• Planning, developing, implementing, and reporting on assessment activities in accordance with Improve KSU, the institution’s campus-wide assessment program.
• Conducting and coordinating research to advance student learning and self-efficacy, as well as to track development and effectiveness of innovative practices
• Performing other duties as assigned and/or as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the KSU Learning Center.
• Teaching one section of the KSU 1101 First-Year Seminar each Fall semester
Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications):
An earned doctorate/terminal degree or its equivalent in one of the STEM fields, education fields, or a field related to college student success is required. Qualified candidates must:
• have three to five years of college teaching experience
• hold the rank of Assistant Professor or higher at an accredited institution of higher education, or be employed currently as a director of an academic support initiative or center
• have a body of related research as demonstrated by a consistent record of publications in peer-reviewed scholarly journals or their equivalent
• possess excellent interpersonal communication and time management skills
• have a demonstrated commitment to student success
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:
• Experience overseeing or managing an academic learning center, tutoring center, Supplemental Instruction program, or other related academic support initiative.
• Supervisory or administrative experience in higher education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in program assessment and data gathering/analysis.
• Experience with budget management, payroll systems, Banner, and other systems typically used at institutions of higher education.
• Experience with statistics and statistical software.
• Experience with the supervision and training of personnel in higher education.
• Experience working with and/or possess an understanding of the needs of targeted populations and at-risk students.
• Familiarity with the national trends and practices in tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and other forms of academic support.
• A record of research into and implementation of metacognitive learning strategies
Application Procedure
Application Deadline Date: 03/15/2018
Questions About Position Opening:
Dr. Hillary Steiner
hsteiner@kennesaw.edu
Email is the preferred method of communication.
Additional Information for Applicants
To guarantee consideration, applications must be received by March 15, 2018. Posting will remain open until position is filled.
Application Instructions
Application must include (1) a cover letter addressing the applicant’s teaching philosophy and prior experience, research interests, and relevant professional activities; (2) under “other documents:” provide three letters of recommendation; and (3) a current curriculum vita.
All applications must include an unofficial copy of the applicant’s graduate transcripts. Official graduate transcripts will be required of candidates who receive invitations for a campus visit. Official transcripts can be mailed to:
Kennesaw State University
University College
ATTN: Lisa Bauer
430 Bartow Avenue NW
MD 2401
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Official transcripts sent electronically should be emailed to Lisa Bauer at lbauer3@kennesaw.edu.