George Fox University's George Fox Digital (GFD) is seeking a full-time Program Director to oversee the asynchronous online Healthcare Administration bachelor's degree, related courses, and the possibility of a new Healthcare Administration master's degree. This role requires regular presence in a Newberg campus office to collaborate with the larger GFD team. GFD Program Directors are 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.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Overseeing the online Healthcare Administration bachelor's degree program and related courses.
- Leading, if approved, the development and accreditation of a new master's degree in Healthcare Administration, including assembling a team of subject-matter experts, guiding curriculum development, establishing assessment processes, and securing all required accreditation approvals.
- 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 ensure 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.
- 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.
We're looking for candidates who have:- A master's degree in a healthcare-related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement within their field of expertise.
- A strong understanding of best practices in online teaching and learning, along with the ability to teach and model those methods for affiliated faculty, particularly during onboarding processes.
- The ability to manage a large group of remote faculty, including providing timely professional development and ensuring consistent instructional quality when teaching diverse student populations.
- A conceptual understanding of andragogy for crafting curriculum that serves the best interests of adult learners.
- Exceptional communication skills and 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 .
- 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.
Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:- A terminal degree in a healthcare-related field.
Job information:- Primary Work Location*: Newberg Campus
- Working Conditions: Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching and office environments.
- Supervisor: Associate Dean, George Fox Digital
Application procedure:- Kindly apply through the webpage.
- When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Integration of Faith and Learning Essay
- George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries).
- Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.
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Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
