GFD Program Director, Cybersecurity & Data Analytics

George Fox Universitys George Fox Digital (GFD) is seeking a full-time Program Director to oversee the asynchronous online Cybersecurity and Data Analytics bachelors degrees including related certificates and microcertificates. After reviewing the current curriculum they will be tasked with teaching coordinating adjuncts and supervising ongoing revisions and improvements. Poised for growth George Fox Digital is an innovative branch of the university that houses online bachelors degrees certificates microcertificates and other stackable credentials. The Program Director is an 11-month faculty-administrator position that is half-time teaching and half-time administrative.

About the Job:

George Fox University a Christ-centered community prepares students spiritually academically and professionally to think with clarity act with integrity and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as Gods truth integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ bringing the divine revelations through sense reason and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of Gods design for human seeking to become a more inclusive community we especially encourage applications from individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 bachelors 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.

Were looking for candidates who have:

• A terminal degree in a relevant field is preferred and a masters 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 candidates 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 Universitys 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 addition employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

• Primary Work Location*: Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching and office environments.
• Supervisor: Associate Dean George Fox Digital

Application procedure:

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
• When completing the online application please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae and Essay Requirement:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Integration of Faith and Learning Essay
    • George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith as well as how your faith informs your teaching scholarship and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries).
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Contact information:

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Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time regardless of the date on the posting.

George Fox University has been transforming students lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually academically and professionally to think with clarity act with integrity and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first with Christ at the center of our work embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the universitys mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of Gods design for human seeking to become a more inclusive community we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures praying with staff members and students at work and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university we have an enduring commitment to Christ his kingdom and the truth of Gods Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
• *Flexible work arrangements available.
  • *For employees approved to work remotely outside of Oregon and Washington employment will be facilitated through our employer of record partner whose benefits package and eligibility requirements differ from that of George Fox University.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex age race color marital status national origin disability veteran status or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local state or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship including promotion pay training classification performance reviews discipline and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the universitys faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the universitys workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.

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