University of the District of Columbia
Associate Professor/Division Director for Math, Information Technology, and Engi
University of the District of Columbia, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804
Number of Vacancies:
1
Area of Consideration:
Open To The Public
Position Status:
Full-Time,Regular Tenure Track
Pay Plan, Series & Grade:
Commensurate with rank and experience
Salary Range:
Commensurate with rank and experience
C
losing Date:
Open Until Filled
Location:
5171 S Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017
Brief Description of Duties
The University of the District of Columbia Community College is seeking a dynamic, patron-centered individual with collaboration skills and experiences to serve as the Division Director for Math, Information Technology, and Engineering (MITE). The Division Director for MITE is directly responsible for the administration of programs in an academic division in concert with the faculty and under the supervision of the Dean of the Community College, the Division Director for MITE provides academic leadership for mathematics, and associate degree programs in information technology, architecture, construction management and aviation maintenance, college-wide and externally. The Division Director is responsible for the vision, development, advancement, and review of programs in MITE and oversees learning and program outcome assessments. Work involves, but is not limited to, working collaboratively with the Office of the Dean, UDC and other administrators to advance the programs and develop innovative, quality academic programs and effective student success initiatives. This individual serves as an integral member of the College’s leadership team.
The successful candidate must be able to apply for the rank at the Associate Professor level. The Division Director for MITE supervises Aviation Maintenance Technology, Mathematics, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, and Computer Science Technology. This is a 9-month, tenure- track position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees governance among the various division’s programs by working with faculty to define program goals and objectives within the context of the University’s and College’s strategic student success, recruitment, and retention initiatives
Communicates the vision, mission, and perspective of the College to faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders, and the needs and strategic directions of the division to the Chief Academic Officer, the Dean of the College, and other campus constituents
Provides overall leadership for developing division plans, new program or course development, divisional operations, curriculum study, planning and improvements assures quality, relevancy, and currency
Prepares and administers the Division’s budget according to UDC policies and procedures, approves procurement requests and manages resources
Oversees efforts to recruit, select, and orient new faculty, including adjuncts
Coordinates faculty workloads, develops course schedules, and assigns instructors and classrooms
Evaluates all faculty and staff performance
Oversees faculty progress in program and general education assessment of learning activities
Leads the Division in the development of the electronic assessment system related to degree program requirements
Works with faculty to employ technologies that support teaching and learning
Ensures that all faculty use Blackboard to support teaching and learning
Assumes a major role in student recruitment and retention
Promotes a positive and democratic work environment to include faculty participation in decision making, respect for academic freedom, and positive interpersonal relationships with and between faculty and staff within the Division and the campus community
Works with faculty to support activities related to professional development and service
Promotes and models transparency of decision making
Assists in the resolution of student grievances
Promotes and facilitates faculty development within the division
Demonstrates support and commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action
Populates course schedules in Banner system in accordance with University requirements, and assigns faculty to courses in compliance with the full-time and part-time faculty union contracts
Ensures all textbook orders are submitted before the conclusion of the preceding semester
Ensures the effective use of resources as well as identifies equipment and resources needed to support the classroom and lab operations
Monitors compliance with state, regional and specialized accreditation standards
Establishes partnerships with employers, including trade, business and professional associations and entities, external educational entities, as well as the community at large
Assists in securing funds and grants for special projects relating to the Division’s programs
Provides leadership, oversight, and direction to grant programs that promote the College’s entrepreneurial agenda
Works effectively and collaboratively with the Dean and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and other faculty and staff within the Community College and UDC as required by specific projects
Performs other duties as assigned including special assignments related to his/her areas of responsibility as well as the needs of the College and the University
Minimum Job Requirements
The highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization (mathematics, information technology, computer science, architecture, construction management and aviation maintenance), or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate. An earned doctorate in any of the disciplines in MITE is preferred
Must have a distinguished record of scholarship and, particularly, teaching that merits appointment as a tenured associate professor in an area represented within the MITE division/College.
At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor. Community College experience is preferred
A candidate for appointment to the rank of
Associate Professor
shall be required to meet the following
qualifications:
An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor.
Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is
limited or absent.
Information to Applicant
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union):
This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.
Employment Benefits:
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance,and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination:
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference:
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship:
At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B
). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training(OPT).
Residency Preference:
A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
Drug-Free Workplace:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation:
Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory backgroundinvestigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume:
Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers:
Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.
Contact Information: All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at(202) 274-5380.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit:
https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
1
Area of Consideration:
Open To The Public
Position Status:
Full-Time,Regular Tenure Track
Pay Plan, Series & Grade:
Commensurate with rank and experience
Salary Range:
Commensurate with rank and experience
C
losing Date:
Open Until Filled
Location:
5171 S Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017
Brief Description of Duties
The University of the District of Columbia Community College is seeking a dynamic, patron-centered individual with collaboration skills and experiences to serve as the Division Director for Math, Information Technology, and Engineering (MITE). The Division Director for MITE is directly responsible for the administration of programs in an academic division in concert with the faculty and under the supervision of the Dean of the Community College, the Division Director for MITE provides academic leadership for mathematics, and associate degree programs in information technology, architecture, construction management and aviation maintenance, college-wide and externally. The Division Director is responsible for the vision, development, advancement, and review of programs in MITE and oversees learning and program outcome assessments. Work involves, but is not limited to, working collaboratively with the Office of the Dean, UDC and other administrators to advance the programs and develop innovative, quality academic programs and effective student success initiatives. This individual serves as an integral member of the College’s leadership team.
The successful candidate must be able to apply for the rank at the Associate Professor level. The Division Director for MITE supervises Aviation Maintenance Technology, Mathematics, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, and Computer Science Technology. This is a 9-month, tenure- track position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees governance among the various division’s programs by working with faculty to define program goals and objectives within the context of the University’s and College’s strategic student success, recruitment, and retention initiatives
Communicates the vision, mission, and perspective of the College to faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders, and the needs and strategic directions of the division to the Chief Academic Officer, the Dean of the College, and other campus constituents
Provides overall leadership for developing division plans, new program or course development, divisional operations, curriculum study, planning and improvements assures quality, relevancy, and currency
Prepares and administers the Division’s budget according to UDC policies and procedures, approves procurement requests and manages resources
Oversees efforts to recruit, select, and orient new faculty, including adjuncts
Coordinates faculty workloads, develops course schedules, and assigns instructors and classrooms
Evaluates all faculty and staff performance
Oversees faculty progress in program and general education assessment of learning activities
Leads the Division in the development of the electronic assessment system related to degree program requirements
Works with faculty to employ technologies that support teaching and learning
Ensures that all faculty use Blackboard to support teaching and learning
Assumes a major role in student recruitment and retention
Promotes a positive and democratic work environment to include faculty participation in decision making, respect for academic freedom, and positive interpersonal relationships with and between faculty and staff within the Division and the campus community
Works with faculty to support activities related to professional development and service
Promotes and models transparency of decision making
Assists in the resolution of student grievances
Promotes and facilitates faculty development within the division
Demonstrates support and commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action
Populates course schedules in Banner system in accordance with University requirements, and assigns faculty to courses in compliance with the full-time and part-time faculty union contracts
Ensures all textbook orders are submitted before the conclusion of the preceding semester
Ensures the effective use of resources as well as identifies equipment and resources needed to support the classroom and lab operations
Monitors compliance with state, regional and specialized accreditation standards
Establishes partnerships with employers, including trade, business and professional associations and entities, external educational entities, as well as the community at large
Assists in securing funds and grants for special projects relating to the Division’s programs
Provides leadership, oversight, and direction to grant programs that promote the College’s entrepreneurial agenda
Works effectively and collaboratively with the Dean and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and other faculty and staff within the Community College and UDC as required by specific projects
Performs other duties as assigned including special assignments related to his/her areas of responsibility as well as the needs of the College and the University
Minimum Job Requirements
The highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization (mathematics, information technology, computer science, architecture, construction management and aviation maintenance), or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate. An earned doctorate in any of the disciplines in MITE is preferred
Must have a distinguished record of scholarship and, particularly, teaching that merits appointment as a tenured associate professor in an area represented within the MITE division/College.
At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor. Community College experience is preferred
A candidate for appointment to the rank of
Associate Professor
shall be required to meet the following
qualifications:
An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor.
Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is
limited or absent.
Information to Applicant
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union):
This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.
Employment Benefits:
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance,and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination:
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference:
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship:
At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B
). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training(OPT).
Residency Preference:
A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
Drug-Free Workplace:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation:
Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory backgroundinvestigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume:
Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers:
Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.
Contact Information: All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at(202) 274-5380.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit:
https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .
#J-18808-Ljbffr