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Faculty Director of Program Improvement
The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Open until filled.
This is an internal recruitment opportunity open to current Cal Poly employees only.
Position Summary
Working independently under the general direction of the Executive Director of Academic Programs and Planning (APP), the Faculty Director of Program Improvement will provide leadership and direction for educational effectiveness and continuous improvement efforts at the program and institutional levels, integrate assessment activities and results with accreditation processes, and disseminate high-level assessment information among university stakeholders. The Faculty Director will be responsible for university and General Education assessment efforts focusing on six core competencies: written communication, DEI, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, oral communication, and information literacy.
In addition, the Faculty Director will work with the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) to provide professional development workshops for faculty and staff and will coordinate the administration of external campuswide assessment projects such as the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) and the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
The Faculty Director will supervise the administrative staff coordinator (ASC) for program improvement, providing oversight and guidance, as well as any necessary training so that this person will be able to support the program developed by the Faculty Director. The office of APP works closely together as a team; the Faculty Director’s work will be a central part of our student-centered mission and will benefit from the support of the team.
The Faculty Director of Program Improvement is a full-time faculty position covering the academic year and 4-8 WTU of summer work to be agreed upon, beginning January 6, 2025. The successful candidate will be released 100% from teaching and service responsibilities in their home department. The initial appointment will be through June 2026, renewable for additional three-year periods.
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About Academic Programs and Planning
APP’s mission is to promote student success through partnering with faculty and staff to develop, deliver, and continuously improve academic programs; collaborate with the Academic Senate to develop, implement, and review academic policies; and engage campus leaders in strategic and action planning. APP’s responsibilities include facilitating academic planning for new and existing degree programs, managing the University’s institutional accreditation by WSCUC (the WASC Senior College and University Commission), coordinating the program review process for all of Cal Poly’s academic degree programs, coordinating the assessment of student learning, providing administrative oversight for the university’s General Education and Instructionally Related Activities programs, implementing systemwide California State University initiatives and policies, and making reports to meet all accountability requirements. APP is a key component of Academic Innovations and Programs in the division of Academic Affairs.
