Fairfax, Virginia21 days ago
Collaborates with the University Studies Leadership Team to assess, strategize, and improve the overall operation of the University Studies program; Consults with the leadership team and contribute to program decisions; Supports tasks such as interviewing new adjunct faculty and attending functions, scheduling, and reviewing program mission and vision; Oversees the course design for Transition to Mason courses: UNIV 100/108/150/300: Identify, create and update curriculum content informed by data, emerging trends, and best practices to enhance student success; Designs student learning outcomes at both programmatic and modular levels; Develops engaging curricular content and tools that incorporate active learning principles to boost student learning; Designs syllabi, how-to guides and other faculty resources for the successful implementation of the curriculum; Manages the day-to-day activities of the Transition to Mason courses: Serve as main point of contact for any student or course related issues; Ensures programmatic compliance with university accreditation requirements; Supervises the Graduate Professional Assistants for Faculty and Curriculum and for the Peer Advisor Program; Supervises the Training and Recruitment Specialist; Leads marketing efforts to boost registration in University Studies classes; Oversees the administration of Faculty Training and Recruitment, and the Peer Advisor Program: Conduct faculty observations according to a predetermined annual schedule; Provides instructors feedback and mentorship on classroom management and teaching techniques; Provides direction and support regarding the recruitment, selection and training of the UNIV 100/108/150 faculty; Provides direction and support regarding the recruitment, selection and training of Peer Advisors; Develops and maintains campus partnerships: Collaborate with stakeholders across the university engaged in programming for first-year and new transfer students; Serves on committees to represent University Studies; Explores new course offerings in collaboratio. These include university-level curriculum approval, general education (Mason Core), University Studies programs, the Office of Academic Advising, and Mason Impact initiatives that support transformational learning for undergraduate students, including the Office of Student Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR), Office of Community Engagement and Civic Learning (CECiL), and Office of Fellowships.