Ensign College Hiring for Dean of General Education Job at Salt Lake City, UT Full Time

Reports to: Academic Vice President

Total Base Pay Range: 90,000 – 115,000.00 USD Annual

Job Description

The Dean of General Education[BK1] is truly committed to the cause and mission of Ensign College, to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ.

This Position Exists in Order to:

Ensure that both part-time and full-time faculty are delivering excellent instruction consistent with Ensign College’s Learning Signature. The Dean will be an innovator with expertise in curriculum related to General Education and online pedagogy. Inspired leadership will be essential with experience and vision for the following:

· Management of department and program operations and activities involving local full-time and 100+ adjunct faculty

· Work in partnership with BYU-Pathway Worldwide counterparts on integrating systems to serve a global student audience

· Online pedagogy

· Learner-centered pedagogy

· Management of GE distribution courses

· Assessment of applied-skills curriculum and instruction consistent with Ensign College’s Learning Signature

· Institutional and program effectiveness consistent with NWCCU accreditation requirements

Requirements for Employment Eligibility:

· Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

· Hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

· Commitment to and alignment with the Mission Fit Statement of Ensign College

· Resides in Utah

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

· Proven understanding of college-level instruction and commitment to immersive learning and applied-skills teaching and mentoring

· Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of effective online education

· Proven experience in working effectively in teams and councils with excellent interpersonal, collaboration, organizational, writing, and computer skills

Essential Job Functions:

· Align planning and implementation with vision, strategic priorities and operational objectives with those of the Board of Trustees and the President’s Executive Council.

· Oversees all aspects of hiring, training, evaluating, and terminating adjunct and full-time faculty. Determines teaching schedules, curriculum, course syllabi, and all other assignments for all faculty.

· Adjusts course sections to optimize hiring of adjunct faculty consistent with enrollment levels and approves courses being offered.

· Compiles grades, attendance records, surveys, and other statistics for evaluation[BK2] . Ensures that appropriate transfer and transcript practices are followed. Maintains the academic advising module in PeopleSoft.

· Resolves student concerns about adjunct and full-time faculty.

· Keeps abreast of common GE academic practices and makes recommendations for policy changes.

· Participates as a key member of workgroups and committees in the college.

· Administers budgets and monitors expenditures according to policy.

Physical Demands:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· MINIMAL EXERTION – Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Involves sitting for extended periods of time and walking or standing for brief periods of time.

· REACHING – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

· HANDLING – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with fingers and/or hands.

· TALKING – Using the spoken word in order to clearly communicate ideas and messages to other people.

· HEARING – Perceiving and understanding the speech of another person.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you meet all of the requirements for Employment Eligibility:
• Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• Commitment to and alignment with the Mission Fit Statement of Ensign College
• Resides in Utah

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location