Associate Director for Center for Southeast Asian Studies

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) is responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of the center’s strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan, including exercising supervisory authority. The Associate Director oversees the grant writing and the implementation of federally funded grants through private foundations, or consular agencies that support the center, including any other institutions identified for strategic growth and development in this area of study at UW-Madison. In addition the Associate Director serves as the primary advisor for three academic degrees programs: 1) the Undergraduate Certificate in Southeast Asian Studies; 2) the Graduate Masters of Arts in Southeast Asian Studies; and 3) the PhD Minor in Southeast Asian Studies, including managing admission and degree reporting for undergraduates and the admission and warrant management for graduate students in the MA program. In addition to these administrative tasks, the Associate Director serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit, including the promotion of outreach priorities that align with the strategic vision of the center on and off campus. This work requires regular consultation with CSEAS faculty, lecturers, staff, K-16 teachers and administrators, and UW students to develop initiatives, outreach opportunities, and programming that serve these diverse audiences. In doing so, the Associate Director maintains close communication and relationships with strategic partners on and off campus. The long-term focus of the Associate Director is to formulate program strategies and goals, direct long-term planning for the center, develop policies and procedures, and establish and maintain the health of program activities and strategic initiatives, all in close collaboration with the faculty and teaching staff affiliated with the Center through regular communication and regular “steering” committee meetings involving all faculty and teaching staff affiliated with CSEAS. This position is a two‑year appointment. Continued employment beyond the initial term is contingent upon the availability of additional funding.

Requirements

A strong record of implementing and overseeing budgets and administrative activities for an academically focused unit within an institution of higher education.
Experience developing grant proposals to support instructional development, research activities, study abroad, and the objectives of an intellectual/academic community or unit.
A minimum of two years of demonstrated supervisory experience overseeing staff and daily operations.
PhD, with research experience in Southeast Asian studies and language training in at least one Southeast Asian language.

Nice To Haves

A demonstrated expertise in one social science and/or humanities discipline with an emphasis on the study of Southeast Asia, including research and teaching experience.
A strong record of accomplishment in helping to develop and implement new programs and programmatic strategies, including the implementation of less commonly taught languages (LCTL) and related area studies curriculum, programs and initiatives.
Experience in administering admission and advising of undergraduate and graduate students in Southeast Asian studies academic concentrations
Experience working with foundations, federal agencies, and donors in writing, administering, and reporting on external grants, with an emphasis on Title VI programs (NRC/FLAS centers).

Responsibilities

Oversees curriculum design and instruction of other instructors
Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
Leads unit level course programming and alignment with unit policy, procedures, guidelines, and instructional focus
Develops grant proposals for instructional development and may serve as principal or co-principal investigator on grants to develop new teaching methods in the discipline.
May administer budget and personnel for instructional grants and programs
Designs curriculum and/or techniques for instruction in a disciplinary area and suggests new ways of effective instruction in courses within discipline
Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and trains faculty and other instructional staff in use of instructional techniques and programs.
Presents evaluations of teaching methods and techniques to those in the institution and elsewhere
Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
Provides professional development around curriculum development and program implementation to support other instructors in the unit
Advises unit director on instructional budget and personnel decisions
Provides oversight and guidance on the development of grant proposals by other staff