The Administrative Faculty member reports directly to the Program Chair and
provides leadership for faculty teaching in a set of related program areas.
Working closely with the Program Chair, the Administrative Faculty provides
oversight and supervision of adjunct faculty in areas of classroom performance
expectations to develop faculty effectiveness and participates in course
scheduling, hiring, mentoring, file management, development, and evaluation of
faculty. The Administrative Faculty member makes recommendations to the Program
Chair to resolve student complaints and questions, especially those involving
faculty in accordance with university polices and process.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Academic Oversight and Success Activities
Provide oversight for the school’s adjunct faculty across the system (AIUS)
as determined by the Program Chair and University Dean.
Analyze faculty and student metrics (including feedback) and respond
accordingly.
Contribute to the institution’s commitment to student retention and success.
Assist in gathering outcomes data related to faculty activity details,
student assignment reports, and academic trends data.
Undertake activities aimed at improving faculty engagement and instruction.
Review and resolve conflicts between faculty and students when necessary,
following university policy.
Collaborate with Program Chair on resolving student issues including, but not
limited to academic integrity violations, grade changes, grade appeals, and
incomplete grades, escalating issues as necessary and appropriate.
Foster an environment of continuous learning and scholarship.
Assist the Program Chair in hiring and on-boarding of new faculty, scheduling
instructors ensuring appropriate student/faculty ratio, preparing faculty
credentialing documents per Course Profiles, and conducting training for
faculty
Instructional Management and Support
Provide oversight and supervision of adjunct faculty in areas of classroom
performance expectations, mentoring, file management, and evaluation.
Provide consistent coaching and guidance to adjunct faculty to realize
continuous improvement related to quality of instruction.
Assist the Program Chair in conducting trainings for faculty.
Collaboratively develop, and revise processes related to faculty including
but not limited to hiring and on-boarding, scheduling, evaluation, and
development.
Work with Program Chair to ensure adjunct faculty adhere to policies and
procedures related to their role.
Implement faculty performance management activities.
Teach a minimum of one class a year, and if applicable, serve on doctoral
committees as chair and/or member.
Service and Leadership
Serve on System, University, School, and Program cross-functional teams and
committees as requested.
Support program, school, or university initiatives as assigned.
Assist in regional (institutional) and programmatic accreditation efforts.
Understand the mission, vision, goals and academic standards and policies of
the University, and espouses them in the performance of duties
Adhere to all University policies, procedures, integrity, and ethical
standards, and holds their reports accountable for the same.
Scholarly and Professional Activities
Maintain professional credentials
Engage in regular and consistent professional development activities
Other Duties as Assigned or Requested
Performs other duties as assigned and assignments as required on an ad hoc
basis
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Competencies
Ability to successfully manage a diverse, geographically dispersed team to
achieve goals
Outstanding project management
Ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching
Ability to foster collaboration and initiative among
Ability to mentor, inspire and engage faculty and staff to deliver high
quality instruction and support
Outstanding interpersonal skills to create and sustain a collegial,
collaborative, team-oriented environment, including skills to resolve
conflicts between students, faculty and
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships across the organization
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to formulate
feasible and logical solutions
Competent in the collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and use of
data
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, common learning management
systems and student information systems. Ability to quickly learn new
technologies and software.
Education and Experience: Minimum
Master’s Degree in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
Doctorate in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution required if
overseeing faculty in graduate programs.
Successful college/university teaching experience in an online environment
Demonstrated academic leadership experience in a higher education setting
Strong understanding of discipline specific core competencies
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development
Strong assessment experience
Demonstrated experience in supporting student success
Demonstrated experience in research and knowledge of current trends in their
discipline
Education and Experience: Preferred
Experience teaching working adults
Outstanding technology skills and knowledge
Experience in administration of online education
License or license eligible