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Title: Associate Provost for Pedagogy/Quality Assurance

Department: Academic Affairs

Reports To: Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

Hours: Half time

Summary:

The Associate Provost for Pedagogy/Quality Assurance (QA), reporting to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, will work to develop and maintain on-going quality assurance mechanisms for the effective teaching/training of professional practitioners in business, education, psychology and forensics. Quality assurance mechanisms for doctoral dissertations/projects will also be developed and maintained by the individual, including oversight of the dissertation-related work of the Academic Affairs Coordinators on the campuses where those positions exist. The Associate Provost for Pedagogy/QA will additionally help facilitate the implementation of professional practice competencies into the various curricula at Alliant International University. This will include coordination with the International Multicultural Initiatives program (I-MERIT) for purposes of implementing the multicultural-international competencies as part of the professional practice competencies. The Associate Provost of Pedagogy/QA will also help facilitate implementation of a systematic program review process throughout the University. Once implemented, s/he will work in collaboration with the Deans and Program Directors throughout the University to monitor, support and maintain the on-going program review process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee quality assurance and teaching/training effectiveness activities for the Provost/VPAA’s Office and acts as liaison to the Deans and Program Directors to support system-wide quality assurance mechanisms.

· Provide leadership for strategic planning in all areas of responsibility.

· Works in collaboration with the Director for I-MERIT to implement and support professional practice competencies, including multicultural-international competencies.

· Coordinate program evaluation work University-wide, working in collaboration with Deans, Center Directors and Program Directors.

· Oversee doctoral dissertation/project quality control activities and supervise dissertation related work of campus Academic Affairs Coordinators where those positions exist.

This is a newly created position who will report to the Provost.

Requirements:

· Earned doctorate in one of the academic areas within the University.

· Experience with program evaluation, quality assurance and teaching effectiveness in higher education.

· Collaborative leadership style and proven team player.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Excellent communication skills

· Success with multi-disciplinary projects/programs

Status: Half-time, Exempt

Salary: Depending upon experience

Available: Begins September 1, 2008 (Preferred but negotiable)

Apply To: jobs@alliant.edu. Please send the following information: (1) cover letter that describes the candidate's qualifications and interest in the position, (2) current curriculum vitae, and (3) names, phone numbers, postal and e-mail addresses of five references. Applications received by August 15, 2008 will receive full consideration, but application review will continue until the position is filled. For questions and nominations ONLY (no applications): Please direct to Dr. Russ Newman (rnewman@alliant.edu).

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Anti-Discrimination Policy

Alliant International University prohibits discrimination in employment and in its educational programs and activities, including admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or associational preference.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels.

The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.

This policy is governed by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.