Director, General Education

The Director of our General Education program University Foundations at Boise State University provides leadership for the continued development implementation and assessment of the University Foundations Program Boise States signature general education curriculum. The program touches every Boise State university undergraduate student and is an essential component to student learning growth and success. The director works closely with faculty to facilitate the delivery of a high quality program to all addition the Director contributes to the development of policies and practices that govern general education at the State level.

Oversees through subordinate Managers a large complex organization with multiple functional disciplines/occupations OR manages a program regardless of size that has critical impact upon the campus. Significant responsibility for formulating and administering policies and programs manages significant human financial and physical resources and functions with a very high degree of autonomy. Frequently influences business decisions made by senior leadership. Oversees through subordinate Managers the accountability and stewardship of campus resources and the development of systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Negotiates and influences others to understand and accept new concepts practices and approaches.

Leadership (20%)
Provides leadership and strategic direction for the University Foundations Program as a critical component of the undergraduate experience
Communicates the importance of and builds support for General Education to both internal (students faculty advisors and administrators) and external audiences.
Supports the engagement with University Learning Outcomes across colleges and departments.
Supports student success initiatives throughout the University Foundations curriculum
In collaboration with the General Education Committee (GEC) and other campus entities leads the development and implementation of ongoing faculty development for general education instructors and participation in other campus events (Bronco Day Bronco Welcome etc.)
Serves on the First Year Focus Coordinating Council.

University Foundations Program development implementation and assessment (30%)
Collaborates with colleges to identify faculty to design and teach University Foundations Courses
Ensures University Foundations faculty are supported on questions of course design and development pedagogy and assessment
Establishes expectations and support for practicing and assessing effective teaching across the University Foundations curriculum.
Oversees the execution of routine administrative student issues (reviewing academic adjustments addressing concerns in a University Foundations course etc.)
Sets course schedule for UF courses in consultation with colleges/schools.
Reviews student evaluations for University Foundations courses; uses findings to support continuous improvement at the program level.

Engagement with University and State-Board leadership & Governance (25%)
Convenes the University General Education Committee; supports faculty governance of the curriculum
Engages with appropriate policies at both the university and State Board level.
Supports the process of assessment of University Learning Outcomes in collaboration with GEC academic departments and Institutional Effectiveness.

Management of Staff and Resources (15%)
Supervises University Foundations staff
Manages the University Foundations budget to meet the needs for instruction and student support across the program
Collaborates with deans and department chairs to identify strategies and resources for staffing courses.
Makes determinations with respect to hiring and continued participation of faculty within the University Foundations program

Teaching (5%)
Contributes directly to the universitys teaching mission by instructing one course per academic year within the University Foundations program
Models continuous growth in effective teaching and assessment practice.

5% Perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated interest and experience in enhancing the undergraduate experience and student learning
Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
Experience with university level academic programs curriculum development course design and assessment
Demonstrated commitment to the creation of effective learning spaces for students
Solid and sustained record of professional contributions within a candidates discipline or cross-disciplinary area
Evidence of effective inclusive teaching practice in general education course(s)
Ability to collaborate across colleges and departments to structure resources and expectations to support general education.
Experience teaching (or supporting teachers to engage) students in courses with a broad range of learning outcomes.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of effective general education teaching practice especially strategies that have demonstrated value for student success
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and provide leadership across the campus community - with a broad range of faculty and across disciplinary boundaries
Knowledge and experience supporting faculty to be effective teachers
Knowledge of trends and current issues in undergraduate general education including the use of generative AI serving fully online students etc.
Experience supporting transfer students; understanding of articulation agreements and their relationship to general education.
Supervisory experience supporting the growth and development of staff and faculty.
Experience with faculty governance especially around program design and development
Experience with state or system level curricular policy requirements
Experience managing departmental or program budgets

Masters degree
Six (6) years of experience in university level teaching
Two (2) years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Cover Letter describing your interest and qualifications for this position.
Resume or CV that includes employment history.
Statement of the applicants Philosophy of General Education (1-2 pages) describing the most important elements of a successful general education program for students and faculty.
3 Professional References (including contact information).

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