Assistant Professor and Program Director, Education Specialist (Remote)

Alliant • San Diego, CA

257d • $74,369 • Remote

About The Position

The California School of Education (CSOE) at Alliant International University offers a variety of degrees, certificates, and credentials in education that prepare students to make a lasting impact through teaching, counseling, leadership, advocacy, administration, management, and community work. Whether a student is looking for an online degree program or an in-person learning experience, Alliant will be there to guide them every step of the way. The student's path into the classroom — either online or on-ground — is one paved with comprehensive academic excellence through California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) certification of many of our world-class education programs. Multiple degree options, including credentials and CSOE certifications, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees, many of which offer specialized emphases. On-campus, hybrid, and online college education degree options designed with working professionals in mind Hands-on training facilitated by extensive practicum opportunities. Multiculturalism interwoven throughout the curriculum and rooted in our university culture, offering an educational experience rich with diversity and inclusion. The Assistant Professor and Program Director will facilitate learning, participate in scholarship, service, or any combination of those activities in the Teacher Education program; They may also lead webinars, workshops and orientations, and provide educational planning services for current candidates and alumni. The Assistant Professor with the additional role of Program Director will be a faculty member who has completed a terminal degree (e.g., doctorate) in the area in which the faculty member will be teaching (i.e., Administrative Services Credential Program and Teacher Education/Clinical Practice). In the capacity of Assistant Professor, they facilitate learning, and partake in scholarship, service, or any combination of those activities. The Program Director and Assistant Professor (PD/AP), under the general direction of the Assistant Dean manages academic and program functions. The PD/AP will teach courses as needed by the department, lead and/or facilitate candidate sessions such as workshops and orientations and provide educational planning services for both new and continuing candidates. The PD/AP will assist in the development and implementation of candidate learning outcomes and unit outcomes. They will also lead and/or participate in curriculum development, staff development, and applicable university and/or program activities, The PD/AP will provide candidates with appropriate referrals to campus support services such as financial aid, Finance, Registrar, Student Services, and the Office of Accessibility. , and tutoring. The PD/AP will collaborate with various staff and departments including the Credentialing Department, Accountability and Compliance Officer, and Clinical Practice Department for maintaining program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited college or university
• Adequate years of experience in the areas involved in assignments
• Documented potential in the areas of facilitating learning, scholarship, and service, as applicable to assignments
• A record of meritorious performance of the duties and obligations of an instructor
• Hold a credential or certification in the relevant field
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to solve problems
• Ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms
• Ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the department's and students' needs and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines
• Drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide students toward task completion
• Demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees
• Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Learning
• Facilitating Classroom and Distance/Distributed Learning
• Course and syllabus preparation
• Class curriculum coordination and planning
• Assessment and evaluation of learners
• Student selection, orientation, and assessment
• Mentoring and advising students
• Field placement supervision and coordination
• Research/scholarship mentoring and supervision, particularly of MA theses, PsyD projects, and PhD, EdD, DBA dissertations
• Engaging in service to the University, Community and Profession
• Maintaining program vitality
• Participating in processes to improve academic program quality
• Participating in faculty governance
• Overseeing the recruiting, retention, and management of qualified core and adjunct faculty
• Ensuring curriculum and courses are current, relevant, and effective in meeting program learning outcomes
• Engaging in on-going programmatic assessment to ensure program quality and adherence to regional and specialty accreditation standards
• Ensuring fiscal sustainability through budget management
• Ensuring accuracy of advertising used in printed and electronic materials and processes

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care & Department Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Benefit Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Transportation Spending Account
• Employee Tuition Waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree