Department Head – Learning and Information Studies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic and operational guidance for the academic department.

• Direct faculty, programs, and initiatives towards achieving excellence.

• Oversee faculty workload planning, scheduling, performance, development, and success initiatives.

• Define the department's vision and cultivate a shared understanding of faculty success.

• Work alongside faculty and administrative teams on scheduling, contracts, faculty issues, and development.

• Instruct asynchronous undergraduate and graduate courses for adult learners.

• Lead the development and enhancement of programs, courses, course materials, and innovative teaching methodologies.

• Supervise and mentor associate faculty members.

• Evaluate and support the instructional quality of associate faculty.

• Promote curriculum success initiatives and align with divisional strategic plans.

• Participate in department, college, and university meetings, engaging in shared governance and committees.

• Chair search and hiring committees and make decisions regarding departmental hiring.

• Develop and track the departmental budget in collaboration with college leadership.

• Manage program review, accreditation, and licensure efforts.

• Implement initiatives that enhance student learning, retention, completion, and overall value.

• Coordinate comprehensive student support initiatives with academic and student support teams.

• Organize and report on initiatives related to students’ connection to the university.

• Deliver engaging, high-quality online instruction.

• Link learning to workforce skills and professional growth.

• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for adult learners.

• Emphasize student learning, achievement, and timely feedback.

• Maintain open communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.

• Ensure academic integrity and adhere to university policies.

• Collaborate with academic support teams to improve the student experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Earned doctorate degree in a field relevant to the academic program.

• Proven experience in academic leadership, including faculty development, curriculum management, or departmental operations.

• Background in contributing to or leading strategic planning and implementation within academic programs.

• Evidence of sufficient training, in-depth knowledge in a specific specialty, and the ability to deliver high-quality teaching and service.

• Familiarity with best practices in teaching and learning, encompassing curriculum development and assessment strategies, particularly in virtual settings.

• A collaborative and student-focused approach to leadership and instructional support.

• Demonstrated capability to lead programmatic initiatives, mentor faculty, and encourage continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of scaling innovative teaching practices and supporting holistic student development in online learning environments.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Global Campus Associate Professor position requires a terminal degree and 4 years of full-time college teaching experience.

• Global Campus Professor position requires a terminal degree and 8 years of full-time college teaching experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Life insurance and disability programs.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

• Tuition reduction at U of A/ASU/NAU for the employee and eligible family members.

• Retirement plans.

• Access to U of A recreational and cultural activities.

• Innovative work-life balance programs.

• Relocation assistance.