GFD Program Director, Cybersecurity & Data Analytics

George Fox University•Newberg, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

George Fox University's George Fox Digital (GFD) is seeking a full-time Program Director to oversee the asynchronous online Cybersecurity and Data Analytics bachelor's degrees, including related certificates and microcertificates. After reviewing the current curriculum, they will be tasked with teaching, coordinating adjuncts, and supervising ongoing revisions and improvements. Poised for growth, George Fox Digital is an innovative branch of the university that houses online bachelor's degrees, certificates, microcertificates, and other stackable credentials. The Program Director is an 11-month faculty-administrator position that is half-time teaching and half-time administrative. About the Job: George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.

Requirements

A terminal degree in a relevant field is preferred, and a master's degree is required.
Relevant professional experience in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics is required to inform curriculum design, program oversight, and faculty mentoring while ensuring alignment with current industry standards.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a sustained commitment to continuous improvement within the candidate's field of expertise are required.
A strong understanding of best practices in online teaching and learning is required, along with the ability to teach and model these methods for affiliated faculty, particularly during onboarding processes.
The ability to manage a large group of remote faculty is required, including providing timely professional development and ensuring consistent instructional quality for diverse student populations.
A conceptual understanding of andragogy is required to effectively craft curriculum that serves the needs and interests of adult learners.
Exceptional communication skills are required, along with the ability to function effectively as part of a highly collaborative team in the rapid development of online materials and courses.
Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity .
A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

Conducting thorough evaluations of existing Cybersecurity and Data Analytics curricula and leading necessary curriculum redevelopment to ensure alignment with current industry standards, best practices, and technological advances.
Overseeing online Cybersecurity and Data Analytics bachelor's degree programs and related courses.
Motivating, mentoring, evaluating, and coaching adjunct faculty, as well as recruiting and training new faculty members as needed, including maintaining GFD online adjunct training.
Managing Canvas faculty course sites for assigned content areas by approving syllabi and course sites and overseeing assessment tools.
Attending regular GFD team meetings and working closely with other Program Directors, the Associate Dean, the Program Coordinator, the Registrar, and Admissions and Enrollment staff to support program excellence.
Teaching an online course load of 12-15 credits across an 11-month academic year.
Demonstrating Christian leadership and serving as a role model to students through actions, words, and lifestyle, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
A beautiful, peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
Free Fitness Center membership.
Free parking.
Rich employee benefit package.
Flexible work arrangements available.