Associate Director of Westover Honors

University Of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Lynchburg is seeking a non tenure-track Associate Director of Westover Honors to begin in the 2026-27 academic year. This position is for an individual with a proven record of excellence in teaching and mentoring, who can contribute to undergraduate programs within a student-centered, collaborative environment. The Westover Honors Community focuses on academic and intellectual success, offering small class sizes, intensive advising, student engagement events, and connections with current and former students. The role offers opportunities to utilize resources from the Teaching and Learning Center for AI Excellence and the Percy Wootton Research Center, and eligibility for internal funds for travel, scholarly work, faculty-student research, and professional development.

Requirements

A PhD or terminal degree (preferred fields include English, philosophy, art, science, or political science).
A history of excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

Teaching and faculty rank in the Westover Honors program, including general education courses in the associate director’s discipline as well as senior honors projects.
Collaborating with colleagues on program development and assessment, tracking graduate outcomes, supervising student research projects, new student recruitment, service to the University and community, and engaging in scholarly activity.
Advising up to 60 Westover Honors students.
Supporting and attending Westover Honors and university occasions as well as admissions, recruitment, and orientation events.
Elevating students’ pursuit of academic excellence, including promotion of student research and advising for prestigious awards and scholarships.