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Director of Information Technology Programs/Professor of the Practice
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Director Of Information Technology Programs/Professor Of The Practice
This faculty position is expected to teach undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity, and Bachelor of Professional Studies with a concentration in Applied Data Analytics), and graduate (Master of Science in Information Technology) Information Technology programs and certificates. These programs are offered at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. The candidate will be expected to teach in various formats, such as in person, hybrid, and online. The appointment is a Fiscal Year (12-month) appointment with an initial term of 3 years, with a course load of 3 classes each fall and spring semester and 2 courses each summer semester. Subsequent appointments may be offered, contingent upon a satisfactory comprehensive performance evaluation during the final year of this appointment and approval of the Dean of the School of Professional Studies. Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University's innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world. This position serves the educational needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year. The KU Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas. KU Benefits: KU offers an array of benefits to assist employees with their health, life, retirement, and other needs. Details regarding benefits offered to employees can be found here:Benefits |Human Resource Management (ku.edu) In addition, the program director provides an important link to other programs at the campus with similar content knowledge. KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. Program Leadership - 50% Program Coordination: Course Scheduling: Coordinates the development of the course schedules with Edwards Campus student needs in mind. Promotes best practice in course scheduling with student feedback. The program leader will collaborate with other program and unit leaders to support the development and integration of communication curriculum and student competency development into other academic and continuing education programs. Develops a two- or three-year course rotation plan. Course Staffing: Develops plans for staffing of the courses to be taught with the appropriate mix of faculty (tenure-track, professor of the practice, teaching professor, lecturer). Program Budgets: Works with the Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies administration to develop and manage the budgets for the information technology-related programs. Program Records and Reports: In conjunction with the Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies administration responsible for the management and maintenance of all program records, and preparation of reports in accordance with School and University procedures and policies. Program Supervision: Develop mechanisms to receive constant feedback from the relevant constituencies, including the creation of an advisory board and participation in professional meetings to ensure the continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student and workforce needs. Manages searches, appointments, compensations, evaluations, reviews, teaching assignments, professional development, promotions, merit raises, and dismissals. Provides mentoring and leadership for faculty, particularly those seeking promotion. Curriculum Development/Management and Instructional Oversight: Develop mechanisms to receive constant feedback from the relevant constituencies, including the creation of an advisory board and participation in professional meetings to ensure the continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student and workforce needs. Identify program goals for students in appropriate language for marketing. Work with faculty, staff, and the KU Center for Online and Distance Learning to transition/maintain courses for online delivery. Continuously monitor online course offerings to ensure content remains relevant and refreshed on a regular basis. Recruitment: Oversees student recruitment activities Defines recruitment messages for the program and audiences; collaborates with campus marketing to maintain and regularly update web content, market program-specific events. Determines enrollment goals in and tracks data in relation to these goals. Participates in the development of recruitment plans. Participates in recruitment and orientation activities coordinated by the recruiter/advisor and Edward Campus staff. Identifies and participates in community engagement activities - partner with campus business development team and local community leaders to build program awareness in the community through presentations and panel participations with local professional associations, chambers of commerce, and specific business, government and non-profit organizations related to one's academic program. Student Career-Related Advising: Defines professional career path advising and works with KU Career Center and Edwards Campus staff to provide career services to student. Provides mentoring for students on career and educational choices Advises students on job hunting and professional networking Program Quality and Assessment: Ensures curriculum and teaching pedagogy meets workforce and student needs. Collaborates with Edwards Campus faculty governance and the Center for Faculty and Academic Administration to deliver Edwards Campus-based teaching improvement programs. Ensures that teaching provides students both theory and practical exposure to the discipline, including guest speakers, service learning, internships, etc. Oversees the development of initial program curriculum given market research and competitor analysis. Ensures continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student needs. Develops mechanisms to receive consistent feedback from the relevant professional communities in the Kansas City metro area, including advisory board and participation in professional associations. Oversees elective approvals Conduct annual program reviews and develop/manage formal assessment mechanisms to ensure program coherence and full compliance with guidelines and policies of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), and industry accreditation authorities. Manage accreditations of the Information Technology-related programs, as applicable. Teaching - 40% Teach four courses per calendar year in the JCERT and non-JCERT information technology-related programs identified above at the Edwards Campus or online. Teaching responsibilities include: Curriculum development Instructional design Classroom management Grading and teaching improvement in relation to student and colleague feedback Keeping curriculum up-to-date and engaging with external organizations to ensure relevance to a variety of workplace needs Adhering to program, School, and University policies and standards. In addition to the regular class teaching schedule, it is expected that transitioning courses to online, hybrid, and different length formats as needed will be part of the position responsibilities. Service - 10% Serves as a member of the School of Professional Studies Academic Program Leadership Team. Contributes to the service mission of the university. Participates regularly in the School of Professional Studies Academic Council Performs community-related service as it relates to recruitment and Edwards Campus and program outreach efforts. Required Qualifications: Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Years of related experience in Information Technology/Cybersecurity for each rank: Assistant Professor of the Practice: 3-5 years (a Doctorate is required at this rank) Associate Professor of the Practice 5-15 years (a Doctorate is required if Professor of the Practice: 15+ years Excellence in written communication and presentation skills as evidenced in application materials and interviews. Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience as evidenced in application materials. Involvement in relevant industry associations and communities as evidenced in application materials. Demonstrated experience in online teaching and course design as evidenced in application materials and interviews. Ability to use technology to enhance student learning as evidenced by application materials and interviews Employee Class: F-Faculty Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications FTE: 1.0
This faculty position is expected to teach undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Cybersecurity, and Bachelor of Professional Studies with a concentration in Applied Data Analytics), and graduate (Master of Science in Information Technology) Information Technology programs and certificates. These programs are offered at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. The candidate will be expected to teach in various formats, such as in person, hybrid, and online. The appointment is a Fiscal Year (12-month) appointment with an initial term of 3 years, with a course load of 3 classes each fall and spring semester and 2 courses each summer semester. Subsequent appointments may be offered, contingent upon a satisfactory comprehensive performance evaluation during the final year of this appointment and approval of the Dean of the School of Professional Studies. Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University's innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world. This position serves the educational needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year. The KU Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas. KU Benefits: KU offers an array of benefits to assist employees with their health, life, retirement, and other needs. Details regarding benefits offered to employees can be found here:Benefits |Human Resource Management (ku.edu) In addition, the program director provides an important link to other programs at the campus with similar content knowledge. KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. Program Leadership - 50% Program Coordination: Course Scheduling: Coordinates the development of the course schedules with Edwards Campus student needs in mind. Promotes best practice in course scheduling with student feedback. The program leader will collaborate with other program and unit leaders to support the development and integration of communication curriculum and student competency development into other academic and continuing education programs. Develops a two- or three-year course rotation plan. Course Staffing: Develops plans for staffing of the courses to be taught with the appropriate mix of faculty (tenure-track, professor of the practice, teaching professor, lecturer). Program Budgets: Works with the Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies administration to develop and manage the budgets for the information technology-related programs. Program Records and Reports: In conjunction with the Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies administration responsible for the management and maintenance of all program records, and preparation of reports in accordance with School and University procedures and policies. Program Supervision: Develop mechanisms to receive constant feedback from the relevant constituencies, including the creation of an advisory board and participation in professional meetings to ensure the continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student and workforce needs. Manages searches, appointments, compensations, evaluations, reviews, teaching assignments, professional development, promotions, merit raises, and dismissals. Provides mentoring and leadership for faculty, particularly those seeking promotion. Curriculum Development/Management and Instructional Oversight: Develop mechanisms to receive constant feedback from the relevant constituencies, including the creation of an advisory board and participation in professional meetings to ensure the continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student and workforce needs. Identify program goals for students in appropriate language for marketing. Work with faculty, staff, and the KU Center for Online and Distance Learning to transition/maintain courses for online delivery. Continuously monitor online course offerings to ensure content remains relevant and refreshed on a regular basis. Recruitment: Oversees student recruitment activities Defines recruitment messages for the program and audiences; collaborates with campus marketing to maintain and regularly update web content, market program-specific events. Determines enrollment goals in and tracks data in relation to these goals. Participates in the development of recruitment plans. Participates in recruitment and orientation activities coordinated by the recruiter/advisor and Edward Campus staff. Identifies and participates in community engagement activities - partner with campus business development team and local community leaders to build program awareness in the community through presentations and panel participations with local professional associations, chambers of commerce, and specific business, government and non-profit organizations related to one's academic program. Student Career-Related Advising: Defines professional career path advising and works with KU Career Center and Edwards Campus staff to provide career services to student. Provides mentoring for students on career and educational choices Advises students on job hunting and professional networking Program Quality and Assessment: Ensures curriculum and teaching pedagogy meets workforce and student needs. Collaborates with Edwards Campus faculty governance and the Center for Faculty and Academic Administration to deliver Edwards Campus-based teaching improvement programs. Ensures that teaching provides students both theory and practical exposure to the discipline, including guest speakers, service learning, internships, etc. Oversees the development of initial program curriculum given market research and competitor analysis. Ensures continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student needs. Develops mechanisms to receive consistent feedback from the relevant professional communities in the Kansas City metro area, including advisory board and participation in professional associations. Oversees elective approvals Conduct annual program reviews and develop/manage formal assessment mechanisms to ensure program coherence and full compliance with guidelines and policies of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), and industry accreditation authorities. Manage accreditations of the Information Technology-related programs, as applicable. Teaching - 40% Teach four courses per calendar year in the JCERT and non-JCERT information technology-related programs identified above at the Edwards Campus or online. Teaching responsibilities include: Curriculum development Instructional design Classroom management Grading and teaching improvement in relation to student and colleague feedback Keeping curriculum up-to-date and engaging with external organizations to ensure relevance to a variety of workplace needs Adhering to program, School, and University policies and standards. In addition to the regular class teaching schedule, it is expected that transitioning courses to online, hybrid, and different length formats as needed will be part of the position responsibilities. Service - 10% Serves as a member of the School of Professional Studies Academic Program Leadership Team. Contributes to the service mission of the university. Participates regularly in the School of Professional Studies Academic Council Performs community-related service as it relates to recruitment and Edwards Campus and program outreach efforts. Required Qualifications: Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Years of related experience in Information Technology/Cybersecurity for each rank: Assistant Professor of the Practice: 3-5 years (a Doctorate is required at this rank) Associate Professor of the Practice 5-15 years (a Doctorate is required if Professor of the Practice: 15+ years Excellence in written communication and presentation skills as evidenced in application materials and interviews. Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience as evidenced in application materials. Involvement in relevant industry associations and communities as evidenced in application materials. Demonstrated experience in online teaching and course design as evidenced in application materials and interviews. Ability to use technology to enhance student learning as evidenced by application materials and interviews Employee Class: F-Faculty Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications FTE: 1.0