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George Fox University · 5 days ago

GFD Program Director, Cybersecurity & Data Analytics

Newberg, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

George Fox University is seeking a full-time Program Director for their George Fox Digital branch, overseeing online bachelor's degrees in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. The role involves curriculum evaluation, faculty management, and teaching responsibilities, aimed at ensuring program excellence and alignment with industry standards.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

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

Qualification

Cybersecurity experienceData Analytics experienceOnline teaching best practicesCurriculum developmentAndragogy understandingFaculty managementCommunication skillsCultural competencyMentoring skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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