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Posted: 06-May-22
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: A-106528-2
General Description
POSITION:
Program Director/ Sr. Lecturer, Applied Psychology
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
The Johns Hopkins University invites nominations and applications for the position of Program Director for the Master of Science in Applied Psychology, 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 its 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 student demands and industry needs. AAP distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and more than 50 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as Program Chairs to AAP programs and work together in the Council of Program Chairs, an academic advisory body to the Krieger School 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 the MS in Applied Psychology. The degree will offer two concentrations: organizational analytics and human factors. Focusing on the application of research methods and analytical thinking to challenges, the program will emphasize practical skill development in research design, evaluation, measurement, and statistics. In both academic and administrative leadership roles, the Program Director will oversee the curriculum, students, and faculty. In addition, the Program Director will work closely with the Program Director of the MS in Data Analytics and Policy on curriculum and student course needs.? ?
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.?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 Associate Dean or designee
Managing a program operations budget
Conducting the program admissions processes, including reviewing and approving prospective students' admissions materials
Coordinating with the Enrollment Services, Student Success, Instructional Resource Center, Faculty and Academic Affairs, and Marketing and Communications staff in program administrative matters
Qualifications
Qualifications
The Program Director role is critical to maintaining the overall high quality of this new program scheduled to launch fall, 2023. The Program Director must be entrepreneurial, 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 Applied Psychology or Psychology or related specialization
5 years of higher education teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level
The ability to teach a variety of courses in applied psychology
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
Preferred Qualifications:
6+ years of higher education teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level
3 to 5 years of related professional experience
Experience managing a degree or certificate program
Application Instructions
Application Materials
For consideration interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials:
Cover letter that contains a program vision statement
CV
Teaching evaluations from the 2 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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