Assistant Professor, BAS in Technical Leadership
Job Level
Academic position
Post Date
10/21/2017
Job Category
Professor
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| The Department of Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership (BASTL) program (AA# 03-7-083) at the Assistant level beginning Fall 2018. Bloomsburg University serves about 10,000 students and is located in a picturesque small town in beautiful north central Pennsylvania, approximately 50 miles southwest of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and 30 miles west of the Pocono Mountains. The area boasts excellent public schools with an affordable cost of living and abundant lifestyle opportunities. New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore-Washington metro centers are all within a few hours' drive. The BASTL program was created to provide graduates to employers who are constantly searching for professionals who have expertise in their fields and the leadership and supervisory skills needed to take charge of technical workgroups, project teams and service departments. Bloomsburg University’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership program builds on the expertise graduates gained from their associate degree program. BASTL courses add skills in areas such as business communication and collaboration, online team leadership, project management, staff training development, workplace diversity, accounting and budgets, intercultural communication, and conflict resolution. The BASTL program brings a Bloomsburg University bachelor’s degree to local community colleges as well as the State System campus in Center City Philadelphia. Partner institutions include: Bucks County Community College, Community College of Philadelphia, Harrisburg Area Community College, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Northampton Community College and Reading Area Community College. |
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| The Department is seeking qualified individuals to teach a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate technical leadership courses, including but not limited to: Leading Virtual Teams, eLearning Concepts, Essential Skills for Technical Leaders, Technical Leadership Capstone, Instructional Design and Intro to Website Development. Interested individuals should possess potential for effective teaching and research. Academic requirements include an earned doctorate in Instructional Technology or Educational Technology or related field from an accredited institution by no later than August 17, 2018. Preferences include post-secondary level teaching, distance education teaching, project management roles, professional leadership roles, scholarly contributions to the field, professional activities, and information and technological literacy. The position will also include student advising, travel to teach at community college sites and active participation in the growth, development, and events associated with the BASTL program. Demonstrated ability to work with and/or knowledge of diverse populations is preferred. Instruction will be delivered through on-line and face to face classes and will take place at Bloomsburg University and off site community college partner locations. Voluntary summer and winter contracts may be available. |
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| Finalists must communicate well and successfully complete the interview process, and teaching demonstration as judged by the department faculty. Recommendation for hiring by the majority of the regular, full-time department faculty will be made to the Dean. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidates will be required to submit to a background check, including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and criminal background check. A complete application includes a letter of application addressing qualifications and experience for the position as well as experience with diverse populations; a CV/resume; names and contact information of three professional references; and unofficial transcripts. Provide student evaluations for the last two years and/or any evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available. Submit application materials online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/bloomuedu/default.cfm. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair at rhummel@bloomu.edu. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania encourages applications from historically under-represented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO Employer. For full consideration, all applications should be received by November 9, 2017. Position will remain open until it is filled. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. Bloomsburg University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures and for inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation, contact: Title IX Coordinator, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Warren Student Services Center, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815; Phone: 570-389-4529; Email:titleixcoord@bloomu.edu. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: 215-656-6010; Fax: 215-656-6020. |