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Associate Provost for Curriculum and Innovation

Lancaster Bible College
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Lancaster, PA 17699, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Associate Provost for Curriculum and Innovation at Lancaster Bible College is a senior academic leadership role focusing on enhancing program quality and faculty development.
  • Candidates must possess a minimum of a master's degree, with a terminal degree preferred, and at least 5 years of professional experience in higher education.
  • The position requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a commitment to the college's mission and values.
  • Salary details are not specified in the job listing, but the role emphasizes the importance of collaboration and strategic oversight in academic innovation.
  • The successful candidate will also oversee various academic support departments and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Job DetailsJob Location: Lancaster Campus - Lancaster, PA 17601Position Type: Professional StaffJob Category: Academics Job Summary:  The Associate Provost for Curriculum and Innovation is a senior academic leadership role focused on advancing program and curriculum quality, faculty development, assessment practices, and educational innovation at Lancaster Bible College. Reporting directly to the Provost, this position leads institutional efforts to strengthen teaching and learning while supporting the college’s mission and strategic goals.    Department: Provost Office    Supervisory Responsibilities:   Oversees academic support departments – Office of Digital Learning, Center for Teaching and Learning  Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.      Physical Requirements:   Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.     Personal Qualities  A vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and active participation in a local church  The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally  The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships  A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve as a team  A professional appearance    Leadership Skills & Expectations  Honest commitment to LBC mission, values, and direction  Courageous ownership & accountability  Ability to communicate effectively  Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cultural Intelligence (CQ)  Collaboration and working well with others  Ability to inspire others  Change leadership  Strategic and operational stewardship  Strategy execution  Decision-making and prioritization  Goal setting and measurement    Duties and Responsibilities  Key Performance Indicators  Monitor and respond to key performance indicators related to program learning outcomes, general learning outcomes, faculty development, providing timely, accurate reports  Ensure the monitoring of and responding to KPIs for the Office of Digital Learning and Center for Teaching & Learning  Institutional Goals and Direction  Provide leadership and project management skills for the implementation of institutional goals, including identifying appropriate metrics  Collaborate cross-departmentally on the accomplishment of goals  Develop sustainable processes for the ongoing work of the goals  Strategic Academic Innovation Leadership  Collaborate with leaders to develop and implement academic innovation strategy that advances institutional mission, strengthens program relevance, and promotes excellence across all instructional modalities  Provide strategic oversight for online and digital learning initiatives, ensuring high-quality instructional design, student engagement, accessibility, and alignment with accreditation standards and best practices in online education.  Maintain currency with innovative practices and initiatives within higher education, learning from exemplar institutions and practices for LBC’s continual improvement  Curriculum Development   Collaborate with academic leadership and enrollment management to evaluate program effectiveness, analyze market trends and workforce needs, and identify opportunities for new academic programs, credentials, and strategic growth initiatives  Lead Curriculum Development Committee  Ensure accurate record keeping in student information system  Facilitate curriculum/course development utilizing technology and industry best practices   Assessment of Student Learning  Develop a culture of assessment by focusing on student-centered learning and continuous improvement  Report on the assessment of student learning at the institutional level  Coordinate the assessment of student learning at the program level, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation, with academic deans and departments  Lead the Assessment of Student Learning Committee  Faculty Development  Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and scholarly teaching by supporting faculty engagement initiatives and implementing sustainable professional development opportunities across the institution.  Facilitate training sessions and workshops for faculty and key stakeholders on best practices in pedagogy, technology, and biblical integration  Support the evaluation of LBC full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty in collaboration with academic deans  Academic Partnerships  Cultivate relationships with external partners to support learning initiatives  Facilitate the review of curriculum and course to determine transfer to LBC  Collaborate with Vice President of Enrollment Management on the design and implementation of partnership agreements  Compliance & Policy Development  Ensure compliance with accreditation and external regulations that impact teaching & learning, particularly in the online modality  Develop appropriate policies and procedures related to curriculum, assessment, and faculty development, in alignment with the academic committees   Ensure timely completion of LBC catalogs and handbooks    Education and Experience  Minimum of a master’s degree, terminal degree preferred, in higher education, education, or curriculum and instruction  Experience in leading effective teams and projects  5+ years of professional experience in higher education in a teaching or leadership capacity  Knowledgeable and experienced in accreditation and compliance measures    Required Skills/Abilities  Computer proficiency required in Office 365 Products and various technology platforms  Literate in applying AI in meaningful and ethical ways  Ability to represent data in a variety of forms  Strong written and oral communication skills as well as organizational and supervisory skills  Self-starter, flexible, and able to handle highly confidential matters  Proven ability to work both independently and in a project management environment; must show evidence of goal-oriented performance  Attention to long range and short range plans  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy   Assist in other duties whenever called upon as needed for the good and welfare of the total College ministry  Qualifications




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