Cal State University (CSU) Fresno
5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740, USA
REVISED REVIEW DATE California State University, Fresno College of Social Science American Indian Studies /Women's Studies Program http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/ American Indian Studies- Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Tenure Track Fall 2024 (August 2024) The Fresno region is home to eight federally recognized tribes and sixteen state registered tribes and a vast and energetic urban Indian community. American Indian Studies connects with tribal and tribal-serving agencies, leading urban Indian health organizations, and collaborative partnerships that produce robust wellness, educational, STEM, law, arts-based, and tribal land/water systems projects. Overview California State University, Fresno’s American Indian Studies program invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in American Indian/Native American Studies. We seek candidates who hold broad field experience and who specialize in one or more research areas such as Traditional Ecological Knowledge and sustainability, education, tribal administration, oral traditions, literature, urban Indians, sovereignty movements, and transnational feminisms. Candidates should demonstrate a capacity to teach about California Native Americans and Northern hemispheric Native Americans. Global Indigenous Studies and transnational expertise are welcome in complement to the above. We seek candidates eager to engage in tribally-based teaching and research modalities, community collaborations, and program development. American Indian Studies is dedicated to advancing the self-determination of American Indians, communities and tribes. We seek outstanding candidates whose expertise will shape the growth of the American Indian Studies program as it grows into full scale undergraduate and graduate degrees. Successful candidates will demonstrate engagement with Ethnic Studies and tribal-centered research, teaching, and pedagogy, and Decolonialism. Candidates will also have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with campus and regional, state and national tribal partners in the fields of their expertise. Candidates should expect to contribute and participate in American Indian Studies teaching of majors and minors; support student research and fieldwork; and contribute to the General Education curriculum, including Ethnic Studies Area F. The AIS faculty work with programs across campus and tribal community partners to offer students opportunities for personal and professional growth. As such, we work directly with tribal partners to strategize curriculum and programmatic offerings that are tribal serving. AIS faculty regularly provide advanced mentorship in the American Indian Honors Program, the AIS Internship Program, the McNair Program, the COSS Honors Program, and more. Campus and community partners extend American Indian Studies and Fresno State’s reach to the eight federally recognized, sixteen state registered tribes, federally unrecognized tribes, tribal-serving and urban Indian organizations in the Central Valley and state of California. Successful applicants may teach in the following American Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native Studies subfields, as pertains to their field of expertise, including but not limited to: pre-colonial cultural-intellectual systems; federal-Indian law; tribal administration; Traditional Ecological Knowledge; “Indian Education”; American Indians in California; urban Indians; American Indian sovereignty and self-determination; American Indian cultural studies: oral traditions, literatures and arts; policy and grant writing; and, American Indian Studies in Ethnic Studies. We are interested in candidates who are qualified to teach at least three out of the five major/minor required courses and who are also prepared to develop their own courses: AIS 5: American Indian History AIS 10: Introduction to American Indian Studies AIS 50: Contemporary American Indians AIS 101: American Indian Law AIS 103: California American Indians Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual. Our Students: California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Qualifications: Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.): An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in American Indian Studies/Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or another closely related discipline. Fields may be an interdisciplinary relevant to one of the subfields of the candidate. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (August 1, 2024). Required Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from American Indian tribes and tribal communities as well as diverse ethnic, cultural, gender and socioeconomic backgrounds. An excellent record of scholarly work A dedication to teaching A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion A commitment to growing your own research and scholarship within the scope of American Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native Studies and the subfield of record; build on and develop cross-departmental partnerships; and work with tribes, urban Indians, and tribal serving organizations on community-serving projects that align with the broader and subfields noted. Previous research, scholarship, and teaching in the areas of American Indian epistemologies, sovereignty movements, and American Indian self-determination Successful candidates will participate in state and national associations related to the field of American Indian/Native American Studies and subfield expertise Preferred Experience : Education in Ethnic Studies, Indigenous Studies, and transnational studies is welcome Application Procedures: To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by October 30, 2023 ; review of applications may continue until the position is filled. This position automatically closes on March 31, 2024. Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability. Apply online at: http://careers.csufresno.edu Attach the following: Cover letter specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications; Curriculum vitae Diversity statement that demonstrates commitment and potential to contribute to Fresno State’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion through personal experience or perspective, scholarship, teaching, or service (2-pages) Teaching philosophy statement (2-pages) Sample syllabus Writing sample Names and contact information of three referents. The committee will request current letters of recommendation; do not attach. We will request finalists to send official transcripts from all relevant educational programs. In addition, we will request the three professional references to submit current letters of recommendation. Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items: Three current letters of recommendation Official transcripts Committee Information and Search process: Search Chair: Dr. Leece M. Lee-Oliver Director of American Indian Studies, College of Social Science Email: lleeoliver@mail.fresnostate.edu About Fresno State California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior, visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity The campus is ranked 36 th in the nation by Washington Monthly ; ranked 3 rd by U.S. News & World Report in graduation rate performance for public institutions; and, ranked 41 st in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges . The campus is classified as an R2 “ Doctoral Universities - High research activities ” university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/ . We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs. Commensurate with qualifications and experience, the anticipated hiring range is $5,800-$6,300 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. About the College and Department: The College of Social Sciences at Fresno State offers a broad and exciting range of majors, minors, and certificates that help us understand our world: from the study of history, political, social, and cultural issues, to projections for our future, our degree programs are designed to develop essential skills necessary to adapt to a constantly changing world and to provide leadership for the new millennium. Our Department: American Indian Studies (https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/ais/index.html) is an interdisciplinary program that offers students opportunities to study the governments, nations, cultures, social and political structures in American Indian societies and American Indian societies within the context of the United States. Under the guidance of its first Director, American Indian Studies is so named to reflect the self-determination efforts of the American Indian Movement. Today, AIS maintains that commitment in the classroom and community. The AIS Program's curriculum prioritizes American Indian scholars, cultural-intellectual systems, traditional knowledge, sciences, and epistemologies. We engage pedagogical and leadership methodologies to provide all students with diverse learning experiences to grow their understanding and competency in American Indian Studies. Our program is host to an American Indian honors program and internships that prepare students to live and work in American Indian, Indigenous, and diverse communities locally and globally through direct experience with tribes and tribal-serving organizations. The interdisciplinary nature of American Indian Studies allows students to gain an understanding of the core fields of American Indian Studies and also create degree pathways that serve their unique academic and professional goals. American Indian Studies curriculum intersects the fields of history, law, education, philosophy, environmental science, anthropology, economics, cultures and languages, media studies, health and wellness services, and women and gender studies. AIS also works in direct relationship with the Fresno State Library (https://library.fresnostate.edu/) and is developing curriculum to engage with the California Water Institute (http://www.californiawater.org/). Territorial Acknowledgement: The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land . Other Campus Information: In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department. A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation. The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html. California State University, Fresno is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Out of State Employment Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person. Advertised: Sep 06 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Mar 31 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Closing Date/Time:
REVISED REVIEW DATE California State University, Fresno College of Social Science American Indian Studies /Women's Studies Program http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/ American Indian Studies- Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Tenure Track Fall 2024 (August 2024) The Fresno region is home to eight federally recognized tribes and sixteen state registered tribes and a vast and energetic urban Indian community. American Indian Studies connects with tribal and tribal-serving agencies, leading urban Indian health organizations, and collaborative partnerships that produce robust wellness, educational, STEM, law, arts-based, and tribal land/water systems projects. Overview California State University, Fresno’s American Indian Studies program invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in American Indian/Native American Studies. We seek candidates who hold broad field experience and who specialize in one or more research areas such as Traditional Ecological Knowledge and sustainability, education, tribal administration, oral traditions, literature, urban Indians, sovereignty movements, and transnational feminisms. Candidates should demonstrate a capacity to teach about California Native Americans and Northern hemispheric Native Americans. Global Indigenous Studies and transnational expertise are welcome in complement to the above. We seek candidates eager to engage in tribally-based teaching and research modalities, community collaborations, and program development. American Indian Studies is dedicated to advancing the self-determination of American Indians, communities and tribes. We seek outstanding candidates whose expertise will shape the growth of the American Indian Studies program as it grows into full scale undergraduate and graduate degrees. Successful candidates will demonstrate engagement with Ethnic Studies and tribal-centered research, teaching, and pedagogy, and Decolonialism. Candidates will also have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with campus and regional, state and national tribal partners in the fields of their expertise. Candidates should expect to contribute and participate in American Indian Studies teaching of majors and minors; support student research and fieldwork; and contribute to the General Education curriculum, including Ethnic Studies Area F. The AIS faculty work with programs across campus and tribal community partners to offer students opportunities for personal and professional growth. As such, we work directly with tribal partners to strategize curriculum and programmatic offerings that are tribal serving. AIS faculty regularly provide advanced mentorship in the American Indian Honors Program, the AIS Internship Program, the McNair Program, the COSS Honors Program, and more. Campus and community partners extend American Indian Studies and Fresno State’s reach to the eight federally recognized, sixteen state registered tribes, federally unrecognized tribes, tribal-serving and urban Indian organizations in the Central Valley and state of California. Successful applicants may teach in the following American Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native Studies subfields, as pertains to their field of expertise, including but not limited to: pre-colonial cultural-intellectual systems; federal-Indian law; tribal administration; Traditional Ecological Knowledge; “Indian Education”; American Indians in California; urban Indians; American Indian sovereignty and self-determination; American Indian cultural studies: oral traditions, literatures and arts; policy and grant writing; and, American Indian Studies in Ethnic Studies. We are interested in candidates who are qualified to teach at least three out of the five major/minor required courses and who are also prepared to develop their own courses: AIS 5: American Indian History AIS 10: Introduction to American Indian Studies AIS 50: Contemporary American Indians AIS 101: American Indian Law AIS 103: California American Indians Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual. Our Students: California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Qualifications: Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.): An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in American Indian Studies/Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or another closely related discipline. Fields may be an interdisciplinary relevant to one of the subfields of the candidate. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (August 1, 2024). Required Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from American Indian tribes and tribal communities as well as diverse ethnic, cultural, gender and socioeconomic backgrounds. An excellent record of scholarly work A dedication to teaching A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion A commitment to growing your own research and scholarship within the scope of American Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native Studies and the subfield of record; build on and develop cross-departmental partnerships; and work with tribes, urban Indians, and tribal serving organizations on community-serving projects that align with the broader and subfields noted. Previous research, scholarship, and teaching in the areas of American Indian epistemologies, sovereignty movements, and American Indian self-determination Successful candidates will participate in state and national associations related to the field of American Indian/Native American Studies and subfield expertise Preferred Experience : Education in Ethnic Studies, Indigenous Studies, and transnational studies is welcome Application Procedures: To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by October 30, 2023 ; review of applications may continue until the position is filled. This position automatically closes on March 31, 2024. Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability. Apply online at: http://careers.csufresno.edu Attach the following: Cover letter specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications; Curriculum vitae Diversity statement that demonstrates commitment and potential to contribute to Fresno State’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion through personal experience or perspective, scholarship, teaching, or service (2-pages) Teaching philosophy statement (2-pages) Sample syllabus Writing sample Names and contact information of three referents. The committee will request current letters of recommendation; do not attach. We will request finalists to send official transcripts from all relevant educational programs. In addition, we will request the three professional references to submit current letters of recommendation. Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items: Three current letters of recommendation Official transcripts Committee Information and Search process: Search Chair: Dr. Leece M. Lee-Oliver Director of American Indian Studies, College of Social Science Email: lleeoliver@mail.fresnostate.edu About Fresno State California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior, visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity The campus is ranked 36 th in the nation by Washington Monthly ; ranked 3 rd by U.S. News & World Report in graduation rate performance for public institutions; and, ranked 41 st in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges . The campus is classified as an R2 “ Doctoral Universities - High research activities ” university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/ . We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs. Commensurate with qualifications and experience, the anticipated hiring range is $5,800-$6,300 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. About the College and Department: The College of Social Sciences at Fresno State offers a broad and exciting range of majors, minors, and certificates that help us understand our world: from the study of history, political, social, and cultural issues, to projections for our future, our degree programs are designed to develop essential skills necessary to adapt to a constantly changing world and to provide leadership for the new millennium. Our Department: American Indian Studies (https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/ais/index.html) is an interdisciplinary program that offers students opportunities to study the governments, nations, cultures, social and political structures in American Indian societies and American Indian societies within the context of the United States. Under the guidance of its first Director, American Indian Studies is so named to reflect the self-determination efforts of the American Indian Movement. Today, AIS maintains that commitment in the classroom and community. The AIS Program's curriculum prioritizes American Indian scholars, cultural-intellectual systems, traditional knowledge, sciences, and epistemologies. We engage pedagogical and leadership methodologies to provide all students with diverse learning experiences to grow their understanding and competency in American Indian Studies. Our program is host to an American Indian honors program and internships that prepare students to live and work in American Indian, Indigenous, and diverse communities locally and globally through direct experience with tribes and tribal-serving organizations. The interdisciplinary nature of American Indian Studies allows students to gain an understanding of the core fields of American Indian Studies and also create degree pathways that serve their unique academic and professional goals. American Indian Studies curriculum intersects the fields of history, law, education, philosophy, environmental science, anthropology, economics, cultures and languages, media studies, health and wellness services, and women and gender studies. AIS also works in direct relationship with the Fresno State Library (https://library.fresnostate.edu/) and is developing curriculum to engage with the California Water Institute (http://www.californiawater.org/). Territorial Acknowledgement: The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land . Other Campus Information: In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department. A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation. The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html. California State University, Fresno is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Out of State Employment Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person. Advertised: Sep 06 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Mar 31 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Closing Date/Time:
California Polytechnic State University
1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA
Job Summary The Executive Director (ED) for Academic Programs and Planning reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovations and Programs (AVP-AIP). In this capacity, the ED-APP is responsible for integrating the planning efforts that are mobilized by program review and localized in the units reporting to the ED-APP. Furthermore, the ED-APP connects these efforts with the university's strategic planning. The ED-APP has direct responsibility for the following: • Academic program planning, including management of the approval process and assistance to colleges/departments in the development of all degree, subprogram, blended 4+1, certificate, or other academic proposals. • Academic program modifications, such as elevation, degree title, CIP code, degree designation, and modality changes, • Academic program suspensions and discontinuations. • Department name change proposals. • Developing and implementing of academic policies consistent with Cal Poly, the CSU Chancellor's Office, Title 5 and other requirements, as well as complying with CSU accountability reporting. • Managing program reviews, program accreditations, certifications, and the university's regional WSCUC accreditation. • Overseeing the administration and continuous improvement of university-level assessment and support for program-level assessment within Academic Affairs. • In collaboration with AVP-AIP oversee Associate Dean Council meetings. • Serving on Academic Senate and other University committees, as assigned by the Provost’s Office, and generally promoting effective shared governance. • Working with various entities on campus to continuously improve the program review and assessment processes. • Overseeing the preparation of Cal Poly’s annual CSU Academic Master Plan. • Overseeing the approval process for new or removed Associate Degree for Transfer pathways. • Overseeing the CSU degree, transfer model curriculum, and WSCUC databases. The ED-APP also oversees the employees in Academic Programs and Planning Office: The ED-APP has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, organization, and direction of the personnel and operations of the Academic Programs and Planning Office including General Education and Instructionally Related Activities (IRA). The ED-APP determines resource requirements and timelines to meet unit, department, division, and campus objectives and monitors and prioritizes department initiatives and delivery of services. The ED-APP also serves the campus as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to WSCUC. The ED-APP interacts and works in a variety of ways with the following on a regular basis: The Chancellor's Office, WSCUC (WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission), the President's Office, Provost’s Office, Management Staff, Student Affairs Staff, Admissions, the Office of the Registrar, College Deans and Associate Deans, College Department Chairs/Heads, Faculty, Assistant Vice Provost for University Advising, Assistant Vice President for International Programs, Executive Director of Institutional Research, Dean of the University Library, Director of Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Exec Director of Office of Writing and Learning, Dean of Graduate Education, Dean of Extended, Professional and Continuing Education, leaders across other units including Library, Academic Assessment Council (AAC), WSCUC core competencies assessment leadership groups, Chair of the Academic Senate, Chairs and members of Academic Senate Committees, and Reviewers for Program Review. Department Summary The office of Academic Programs and Planning (APP) is responsible for: planning of all academic degree programs, program review, program and institutional WSCUC accreditation, academic assessment, institutional accountability, and the development and implementation of academic policy. Academic Programs also manages General Education and Instructionally Related Activities (IRA). Key Qualifications Development and implementation of academic policies consistent with Cal Poly, CSU Chancellor's Office, WSCUC, and state requirements; oversight of reporting to meet CSU accountability requirements. Coordinates policies, procedures, and strategic directions with the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Senior Vice Provost, AP of AIP, University Advising; the Dean of Extended, Professional and Continuing Education, the University Registrar, the Exec. Director of Institutional Research, the Dean of the University Library, the Dean of Graduate Education. Oversees content of Academic Programs website, including the list of academic policies. Administrative oversight of university-level and program level assessment , including the GE and Core Competency Assessment plans, the National Surveys of Student Engagement, CLA+, and program improvement. Coordination with the Academic Senate, CTLT, Institutional Research, and other relevant agencies to keep current with latest assessment trends and instruments and meet the WSCUC requirements. Manages the processes of accreditation and academic program review; working with the departments, colleges, Academic Senate and CTLT to continuously improve the program review process. Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, organization, and direction of the personnel and operations of the Academic Programs and Planning Office. Determine resource requirements and timelines to meet unit, department, division, and campus objectives. Monitor and prioritize department initiatives and delivery of services. Lead personnel to effectively meet department, division, and university objectives and strategic initiatives. Academic program planning and development, including management of the approval process and assistance to colleges/departments in the development of all academic program and subprogram proposals. Advise faculty, chairs, directors, and deans on development of their program proposals. Monitor the review of new program proposals by the Academic Senate and the Chancellor's Office. Manages the University's regional WSCUC accreditation. Attend WSCUC liaison officers’ meetings to receive information and participate in policy. Oversees preparation of annual accreditation reports to WSCUC. Serve as academic policy adviser for degree program changes ( including the suspension or discontinuation of degree programs). Academic program related communication with the Chancellor's Office as well as the preparation and submission of the Annual Academic Plan. Review and analyze all academic program and subprogram proposals. Recommend approval or disapproval to the Provost’s Office. Serves as appropriate administrator for Academic Programs and Planning for personnel issues and actions, assessing and negotiating effectively with others to resolve conflicts or deviations. Recruits, trains, manages, evaluates, and retains professional staff. Mentor and lead staff to develop necessary competencies and skills . Communicate approval of new academic programs to multiple campus areas (Office of the Registrar, Admissions, Academic Personnel, Institutional Research, Financial Aid, Marketing & Communications, etc.). Reviews program review and accreditation self-study reports. Analyzes recommendations of visiting teams and coordinates recommendations with curriculum development and program review. Works with the Provost Office, colleges, Academic Senate, CTLT, IR and others to improve the Program Review process and keep current with assessment trends and instruments. Serve on Academic Senate and University committees as appropriate. Liaison with General Education Chair and Governance Board. Education and Experience Earned doctoral degree or higher and eight or more years of professional experience in higher education. A successful record of teaching, scholarship, and service as a Full or Associate Professor. Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range: $150,000-$160,000 annually. Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu . Diversity Statement At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas). Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. How to Apply To apply, please visit: http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ , apply to Requisition #536485. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application: (1) a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications (2) current resume/curriculum vitae (3) a statement of diversity and inclusion that addresses your experience and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your current or previous roles Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date, April 5, 2024, will be given full consideration. Advertised: Mar 22 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Job Summary The Executive Director (ED) for Academic Programs and Planning reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovations and Programs (AVP-AIP). In this capacity, the ED-APP is responsible for integrating the planning efforts that are mobilized by program review and localized in the units reporting to the ED-APP. Furthermore, the ED-APP connects these efforts with the university's strategic planning. The ED-APP has direct responsibility for the following: • Academic program planning, including management of the approval process and assistance to colleges/departments in the development of all degree, subprogram, blended 4+1, certificate, or other academic proposals. • Academic program modifications, such as elevation, degree title, CIP code, degree designation, and modality changes, • Academic program suspensions and discontinuations. • Department name change proposals. • Developing and implementing of academic policies consistent with Cal Poly, the CSU Chancellor's Office, Title 5 and other requirements, as well as complying with CSU accountability reporting. • Managing program reviews, program accreditations, certifications, and the university's regional WSCUC accreditation. • Overseeing the administration and continuous improvement of university-level assessment and support for program-level assessment within Academic Affairs. • In collaboration with AVP-AIP oversee Associate Dean Council meetings. • Serving on Academic Senate and other University committees, as assigned by the Provost’s Office, and generally promoting effective shared governance. • Working with various entities on campus to continuously improve the program review and assessment processes. • Overseeing the preparation of Cal Poly’s annual CSU Academic Master Plan. • Overseeing the approval process for new or removed Associate Degree for Transfer pathways. • Overseeing the CSU degree, transfer model curriculum, and WSCUC databases. The ED-APP also oversees the employees in Academic Programs and Planning Office: The ED-APP has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, organization, and direction of the personnel and operations of the Academic Programs and Planning Office including General Education and Instructionally Related Activities (IRA). The ED-APP determines resource requirements and timelines to meet unit, department, division, and campus objectives and monitors and prioritizes department initiatives and delivery of services. The ED-APP also serves the campus as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to WSCUC. The ED-APP interacts and works in a variety of ways with the following on a regular basis: The Chancellor's Office, WSCUC (WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission), the President's Office, Provost’s Office, Management Staff, Student Affairs Staff, Admissions, the Office of the Registrar, College Deans and Associate Deans, College Department Chairs/Heads, Faculty, Assistant Vice Provost for University Advising, Assistant Vice President for International Programs, Executive Director of Institutional Research, Dean of the University Library, Director of Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Exec Director of Office of Writing and Learning, Dean of Graduate Education, Dean of Extended, Professional and Continuing Education, leaders across other units including Library, Academic Assessment Council (AAC), WSCUC core competencies assessment leadership groups, Chair of the Academic Senate, Chairs and members of Academic Senate Committees, and Reviewers for Program Review. Department Summary The office of Academic Programs and Planning (APP) is responsible for: planning of all academic degree programs, program review, program and institutional WSCUC accreditation, academic assessment, institutional accountability, and the development and implementation of academic policy. Academic Programs also manages General Education and Instructionally Related Activities (IRA). Key Qualifications Development and implementation of academic policies consistent with Cal Poly, CSU Chancellor's Office, WSCUC, and state requirements; oversight of reporting to meet CSU accountability requirements. Coordinates policies, procedures, and strategic directions with the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Senior Vice Provost, AP of AIP, University Advising; the Dean of Extended, Professional and Continuing Education, the University Registrar, the Exec. Director of Institutional Research, the Dean of the University Library, the Dean of Graduate Education. Oversees content of Academic Programs website, including the list of academic policies. Administrative oversight of university-level and program level assessment , including the GE and Core Competency Assessment plans, the National Surveys of Student Engagement, CLA+, and program improvement. Coordination with the Academic Senate, CTLT, Institutional Research, and other relevant agencies to keep current with latest assessment trends and instruments and meet the WSCUC requirements. Manages the processes of accreditation and academic program review; working with the departments, colleges, Academic Senate and CTLT to continuously improve the program review process. Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, organization, and direction of the personnel and operations of the Academic Programs and Planning Office. Determine resource requirements and timelines to meet unit, department, division, and campus objectives. Monitor and prioritize department initiatives and delivery of services. Lead personnel to effectively meet department, division, and university objectives and strategic initiatives. Academic program planning and development, including management of the approval process and assistance to colleges/departments in the development of all academic program and subprogram proposals. Advise faculty, chairs, directors, and deans on development of their program proposals. Monitor the review of new program proposals by the Academic Senate and the Chancellor's Office. Manages the University's regional WSCUC accreditation. Attend WSCUC liaison officers’ meetings to receive information and participate in policy. Oversees preparation of annual accreditation reports to WSCUC. Serve as academic policy adviser for degree program changes ( including the suspension or discontinuation of degree programs). Academic program related communication with the Chancellor's Office as well as the preparation and submission of the Annual Academic Plan. Review and analyze all academic program and subprogram proposals. Recommend approval or disapproval to the Provost’s Office. Serves as appropriate administrator for Academic Programs and Planning for personnel issues and actions, assessing and negotiating effectively with others to resolve conflicts or deviations. Recruits, trains, manages, evaluates, and retains professional staff. Mentor and lead staff to develop necessary competencies and skills . Communicate approval of new academic programs to multiple campus areas (Office of the Registrar, Admissions, Academic Personnel, Institutional Research, Financial Aid, Marketing & Communications, etc.). Reviews program review and accreditation self-study reports. Analyzes recommendations of visiting teams and coordinates recommendations with curriculum development and program review. Works with the Provost Office, colleges, Academic Senate, CTLT, IR and others to improve the Program Review process and keep current with assessment trends and instruments. Serve on Academic Senate and University committees as appropriate. Liaison with General Education Chair and Governance Board. Education and Experience Earned doctoral degree or higher and eight or more years of professional experience in higher education. A successful record of teaching, scholarship, and service as a Full or Associate Professor. Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range: $150,000-$160,000 annually. Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu . Diversity Statement At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas). Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. How to Apply To apply, please visit: http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ , apply to Requisition #536485. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application: (1) a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications (2) current resume/curriculum vitae (3) a statement of diversity and inclusion that addresses your experience and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your current or previous roles Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date, April 5, 2024, will be given full consideration. Advertised: Mar 22 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time: