Full Time / Faculty 12 months / Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE
Generally, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evenings. The schedule may vary based on departmental needs.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Graduate Programs in Business serves as a strategic leader and academic partner within the Graduate Programs in Business (GPB) at Southern Nazarene University. This 12-month faculty appointment combines teaching, administrative, and leadership responsibilities to support the mission of GPB. The AD plays a critical role in ensuring academic excellence, advancing program growth, guiding faculty development, and fostering innovation in curriculum and delivery. This position provides an opportunity for thought leadership in shaping the vision, operations, and impact of GPB.
The AD reports to the Program Director of GPB and is instrumental in building a Christ-centered, student-focused, academically rigorous environment that prepares graduates to lead with integrity and purpose.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
Teaching and Instruction
- Carry a teaching load (4 courses per academic year).
- Model excellence in teaching, integrating real-world business insight, technology, and a Christian worldview.
- Support academic integrity, student engagement, and innovative instructional practices.
- Model and promote the integration of Christian faith and business education, helping students explore how ethical leadership, spiritual values, and professional excellence intersect in a global business environment.
Curriculum Development & Assessment
- Assist in curriculum planning and review to ensure academic rigor, relevance, and alignment with current business practices.
- Lead or co-lead revisions of existing courses and the development of new courses and academic programs.
- Coordinate programmatic assessment processes, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and institutional learning outcomes.
- Prepare graduation eligibility reports and honor society nominations/reports in collaboration with the Registrar's Office and Academic Affairs.
Student Success & Advising
- Collaborate with the GPB Academic Advisor and Program Director to support degree completion and professional development.
- Collaborate with the GPB Academic Advisor and Program Director to address and resolve student-related concerns with empathy and fairness, in alignment with university policies.
Marketing & Outreach
- Partner with the Program Director and Marketing team to promote programs, recruit students, and raise the profile of GPB.
- Represent GPB at university events, community partnerships, employer meetings, and professional conferences.
Program Growth & Innovation
- Identify and develop new initiatives, certificates, or degree concentrations in alignment with market demand.
- Support the development of corporate partnerships and cohort-based models
- Contribute to the strategic use of technology, including AI and online learning tools, in the graduate programs.
- Champion innovation within GPB by supporting the ethical and effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, assessment, and administrative processes.
- Enhance student engagement, faculty efficiency, and program competitiveness in a rapidly evolving business environment.
Academic Leadership & Faculty Oversight
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to adjuncts, and students.
- Conduct regular evaluations and observations of instructors; provide developmental feedback.
- Lead departmental efforts for faculty onboarding and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a key voice in departmental leadership meetings, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
Institutional Citizenship
- Actively participate in university and department-wide events, such as commencement, student orientations, and program launches.
- Demonstrate a Christlike posture in leadership and service, upholding the values of fairness, humility, kindness, and integrity.