Assistant Program Chair - Management (On campus)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Program Chair (APC) is a full-time, integral position to the University's mission. The APC's key functions are to assist the Program Chair (PC) through teaching and oversight of Associate Faculty and courses. In addition, the APC will assist in course and program development in line with the PC's direction. APCs will ensure that AFs meet expectations for engagement and adhere to university and program policies and procedures. APCs will ensure that each course is designed correctly and contains current and engaging content on a term-by-term basis. The APC will work with the PC as support and lead in areas agreed upon by the APC and the PC. 

The Assistant Program Chair will work with their respective team to ensure that the quality and consistency required in the program are applied within a particular discipline and in courses determined by the PC.  This position is on campus in Waterbury, CT, and is not a remote opportunity. 

Essential Accountabilities:

Management 

• Recruit, train, and mentor Associate Faculty. 
• Ensure instructors are engaged and meet university and program expectations. 

• Provide reports on instructor performance to the PC and/or Dean as needed. 
• Monitor courses for student engagement. 
• Collaborate with Academic Success Counselors (ASCs), advisors, and other departments on promoting student success and positive experience. 
• Prepare master courses before the start of each academic term. 
• Review course evaluation surveys and other feedback for continuous improvement of instructor effectiveness 

Teaching 

• The APC will teach 10 courses (30 credits) within an academic year; however, with a dean’s approval, the teaching load may be reduced, depending on the nature of other assigned projects. 

Program and Curriculum Development 

• Review course evaluation surveys and other feedback for quality and consistency in assigned courses. 
• Periodic review of course relevance and instructional resources. 
• Assist with course development and redevelopment as needed. 
• Assist PC with designing, implementing, and reviewing the Assessment of Program and General Education Student Learning Outcomes as needed. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

•Participate in University Senate governance 

•Participate in weekly program meetings and additional assigned meetings and activities. 

•Assist with accreditation and certification as needed 

•Other duties assigned by the Dean and PC 

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function (list below). 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred. 
• Professional experience in computer information systems or related fields. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs required 
• Experience with Blackboard or similar Learning Management Systems 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience teaching in the traditional classroom and/or online strongly preferred 
• Prior development of undergraduate courses strongly preferred 
• Experience using assessments to improve teaching or course programs preferred. 
• Positive attitude and leadership ability 
• Student-focused approach. 
• Ability to perform scholarly activities appropriate for a teaching institution