Clark University Hiring for Academic Program Director-MS Information Technology at Worcester, MA Full Time

Category:: Staff and Administrators
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Department:: SPS-General Administration 2804
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Nov 7, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time – Exempt
Position ID:: 169624

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University’s commitment to “challenge convention and change our world” and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark’s many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city “on the rise.” The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

Clark University’s School of Professional Studies seeks to fill the position of Academic Program Director for the rapidly growing Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT).

As an integral member of the School of Professional Studies administrative and academic team, the Academic Program Director for the MSIT will be responsible for the academic oversight and direction of the program, e.g., manage the program and course schedules; hire and evaluate academically qualified faculty; maintain the alignment of curricular requirements to meet market needs.

In addition to administrative duties, the Academic Program Director teaches three (3) courses in the MIST program each academic year.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of content specialization, attention to detail, experience managing competing priorities, excellent organizational skills, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The individual should be comfortable serving in a high-profile academic leadership role within an entrepreneurial market-facing unit.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the MSIT program, e.g., curriculum-industry alignment; course schedules; faculty recruitment/support/retention; student and faculty issues
• Collaborate with their peer Program Directors and the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs in SPS to create program synergies
• Teach three courses annually in the MSIT degree program
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University to ensure the student experience from the recruitment and admissions process, advising and degree completion is managed in a professional and high-quality student-focused fashion
• Provide part-time faculty leadership and oversight
• Actively contribute to designing, coordinating and encouraging professional development opportunities for program faculty
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals, promoting partnerships and internship opportunities for MSIT students

Requirements:

• Relevant master’s degree, e.g., information technology, data science, computer science
• Three (3) years of experience in teaching, academic administration or managing an information technology, information science, data science or analytics program
• Strong analytical skills to discern key information, grasp potential ramifications, eliminate obstacles and proactively and creatively solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders (students, faculty, administrators)
• Skills in course planning, academic policy interpretation and public speaking.
• Ability to maintain focus on priorities while multitasking.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of personal ownership and accountability.
• High degree of comfort working with diverse student and faculty populations from multiple ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in information technology or closely related field
• Teaching experience at the graduate level
• Relevant industry experience
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Additional Information:

As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance.