Position Announcement
Faculty Consultant
To apply for this position, go to https://JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0402281 or by clicking here.
Announcement:
The Center for Faculty Innovation (CFI) at James Madison University enthusiastically invites applications for the full-time, 12-month position of Faculty Consultant. This new individual will join a dynamic interdisciplinary team working collaboratively in a friendly energetic environment to plan and implement center programs. The CFI staff includes an Executive Director, an Assistant Director, four part-time Faculty Associates, one full-time administrative assistant and several part-time student assistants. The CFI professionals are 12 month instructional faculty who teach one course per semester in an academic discipline and engage in scholarly activities. The Faculty Associates are full-time academic faculty who contribute as part-time CFI professionals. While continuing to build and diversify its leadership team, the CFI is poised to move into customized space on the top floor of the new campus library.
Information about the CFI:
The mission of the CFI is derived from the belief that faculty innovation and excellence are an ongoing interplay of teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership. As a relatively new unit, the CFI is engaged in an ongoing process of innovation. The CFI is faculty-driven and dedicated to providing support for faculty and campus leaders in their multidimensional roles. The CFI, positioned directly under the Provost's academic leadership, provides a range of carefully designed services to meet the needs of educators at various stages of their careers and, whenever possible, the CFI collaboratively co-sponsors programs with other campus units or services with the ultimate goal of fostering a campus culture that values excellence in teaching and learning.
The CFI has initiatives in the areas of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, innovative space design, faculty learning communities, academic leadership, diversity in curriculum/courses, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The CFI works closely with the Center for Instructional Technology in areas related to effective integration of technology in instruction. For more information about the CFI, see http://www.jmu.edu/cfi/
Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
- Evidence of successful college or university teaching experience, preferably in an academic discipline different from that of the Executive Director (Special Education) and Assistant Director (Biology).
- Earned doctorate or terminal degree in that discipline preferred
- Evidence of scholarly activity and ability to maintain a personal research agenda.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to assess needs, develop/implement programs, and evaluate results.
- Excellent workshop facilitation and faculty consultation skills.
- Ability to discuss teaching across a variety of disciplines and to work with diverse groups, including students.
- Initiative, strong work ethic, and organizational skills.
- Strong written communication and computer skills.
- Knowledge of current issues, pedagogical methods, and innovation in higher education.
- Experience in faculty development and instructional design preferred.
This position reports to the Executive Director of the Center for Faculty Innovation. Anticipated starting date is July 1, 2008. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Information about James Madison University:
JMU is a comprehensive university, with an enrollment of approximately 17,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Harrisonburg is a growing city of approximately 40,000 in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley approximately two hours from Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Roanoke. JMU is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and has been cited in U.S. News and World Report, Changing Times, and Money Magazine as an outstanding public university. JMU has been cited in the U.S. News' 2007 America's Best Colleges guidebook as one of our nation's top 35 colleges in undergraduate research.
Application Procedure:
The electronic application must include the following:
- Letter of interest not to exceed two pages which addresses the required qualifications and describes the candidate’s vision of faculty development
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of reference
Candidates who are interviewed will need to provide an original transcript of their terminal degree. The application and letters of reference should be addressed to Karen E. Santos, Executive Director. To apply for this position, go to https://JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0402281 or by clicking here.
Review of candidates will begin April 30, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
Men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.