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Posted: 20-Apr-22
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: A-105685-2
General Description
POSITION: ?
Program Director, Digital Media Strategy and Design?
Krieger School of Arts & Sciences??
Advanced Academic Programs? ?
REPORTS TO:???
Veronica Donahue, PhD??
Associate Dean for Graduate & Professional Programs?
Krieger School of Arts & Sciences? ?
INSTITUTION:???
Johns Hopkins University? ?
LOCATION:??
Washington, DC 20036 or Baltimore, MD 21218?
The Johns Hopkins University invites nominations and applications for the position of Program Director for the Master of Arts in Digital Media Strategy and Design, a new degree offering, within the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences' Advanced Academic Programs Division. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Graduate & Professional Programs, the Program Director will establish and sustain the excellence of the program, will foster and lead ongoing innovation in the curriculum, and will pursue efficiency and excellence in support of the program's faculty and students. Johns Hopkins University is committed to hiring candidates who, through their teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.?
Advanced Academic Programs?
The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).?As the nation's oldest and one of the most prestigious research universities, JHU offers high-quality master's degrees and post-baccalaureate education to students online, at its Washington, DC Center,?and at the Homewood campus in Baltimore, MD.? AAP enrolls almost 6,000 students each academic year in over 45-degree programs.???
AAP began in 1992 to provide students with the opportunity to obtain a master's degree in a professional and part-time graduate program. Over the course of nearly 30 years, AAP has worked diligently to add new degree programs that fit within the academic structure of the Krieger School and satisfy the demands of the marketplace. AAP distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and 56 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as Program Chairs within AAP and work together in the Council of Program Chairs, an academic advisory body to the KSAS Dean.?
? AAP's website, http://advanced.jhu.edu/, provides additional information.? ?
The Position?
Through years of serving the graduate education needs of professionals and industry demand, AAP saw value in establishing a new degree -- the MA in Digital Media Strategy and Design.? The program's new and innovative curriculum will prepare students to design and produce in the digital media space by focusing on emerging trends and issues that include computer and telecommunications technologies, the design and development of digital communications, and human interaction with digital media.? ?
In both academic and administrative leadership roles, the Program Director oversees the curriculum, students, and faculty and works closely and collaboratively with the Program Director and faculty for both the Communication and the Film and Media Studies programs.? The Communication program enrolls approximately 400?students, 80% of whom are online and 20% in-person, and the Film and Media Studies program enrolls approximately 35 students, 75% of whom are in-person and 25% of whom also take courses in the online and hybrid environments.??
The ideal candidate will have detailed knowledge in emerging digital media technologies and trends that enable innovative audience insights and message delivery. The Program Director should be skilled in leveraging analytical tools such as Google Analytics and Tableau, marketing automation software, and the latest development platforms for websites, API integration, SEO, email campaigns, AR/VR, and social media in order to develop communications that motivate and strategically reinforce engagement across multiple channels. This candidate will have knowledge of user-experience and user-interface principles and have design skills with industry standard software. ?
The Program Director is a full-time, non-tenure-track, 12-month renewable faculty position with the academic title of Senior Lecturer.?The Program Director reports directly to the Associate Dean for Graduate & Professional Programs, who leads the Advanced Academic Programs and reports to the Dean of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences.?The Program Director consults with the Program Chair on academic matters.??? ?
The Program?Director will have the following academic and administrative responsibilities:? ?
Academic Responsibilities?
Teaching 3 graduate courses per year, including preparation and time spent in the classroom (online or onsite), using best practices for teaching, engaging, and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds in the learning process, and responding to student questions?
Advising students?
Providing innovative leadership for curriculum design and new course development to ensure the growth and delivery of quality programs?
Other academic duties normally performed by full-time or regular part-time faculty, such as participating on committees, attending academic events, or contributing to other academic service? ?
Administrative Responsibilities?
Overseeing full-time and adjunct faculty hiring, development,?and evaluation; making personnel decisions in consultation with the Program Chair and AAP Dean or designee?
Managing a small program operations budget??
Conducting the program admissions processes, including reviewing and approving prospective students' admissions materials?
Coordinating with the Enrollment Services, Student Success, the Instructional Resource Center, Faculty and Academic Affairs, and Marketing and Communication staff in program administrative matters.??
Qualifications
Qualifications?
The Program Director role is critical to maintaining the overall high quality of this new program.? The Program Director must be entrepreneurial, scholarly, energetic, collaborative, and inclusive. They must have passion for education and its power to change lives, especially for part-time and non-residential students, combined with the business acumen necessary to lead a successful professional-education enterprise. A track record of building and managing successful onsite and online education programs, as well as skills in instructional design, content development, and instructional technology, are important.? ?
Candidates who have experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds are of particular interest.? ?
To be considered, candidates should meet a set of minimum qualifications and ideally meet several additional preferred qualifications.?? ?
Minimum Qualifications:?
Terminal degree in Communication, Journalism, Film and Media or related specialization in the areas of digital media, mass communication, digital strategy and design, or digital storytelling.??
5+ years of higher education teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level?
The ability to teach a variety of courses in Digital Media Strategy and Design, including courses in Communication and/or Film and Media?
Demonstrated track record of excellence in teaching and innovation in curriculum design?
Strong organizational skills?
The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and multiple deadlines?
Excellent oral and written communication skills?
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Preferred Qualifications:?
5+ years of higher education teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level?
3 to 5 years of related professional experience with a record of success in finance??
Experience managing a degree or certificate program?
Application Instructions
For consideration interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials:
Cover letter that contains a program vision statement?
CV?
Teaching evaluations from the two most recent semesters? ?
The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check and to submit proof of educational attainment.?
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