Jacksonville State University
Director, Graduate and Accelerated Programs
Position Description
Jacksonville State University invites applications for the Director of Graduate and
Accelerated Programs. The Director will report to the Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies and will assist with graduate,
doctoral, Accelerated Senior Privilege, Faster Master’s, Legacy Path, and Dual Enrollment programs.
In this role, the Director
oversees the graduate curriculum process, Graduate Assistantship and Thesis and Dissertation processes and guides, and advises graduate
professional development students. The Director also works with the Dual Enrollment (DE) program and oversees all faculty processes, such as
DE Faculty Liaisons, the onboarding and professional development of all DE faculty, the DE Faculty Scholarship process, accreditation, and
the various guides associated with Dual Enrollment.
The Director works alongside the Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate
Studies to collaborate with Academic Departments, Enrollment Management, the Registrar’s Office, and other campus and external units to
effectively lead graduate and accelerated programs at Jax State.
Jacksonville State University offers over 90 graduate and doctoral
degrees and certificates with a rapidly growing Graduate School. Likewise, Jax State’s Dual Enrollment program is one of the largest in the state, with an emphasis on student success. With the
university posting overall record enrollment for the past five years, the Director will join the Friendliest Campus in the South at an
exciting time and will play an integral role in shaping and expanding these programs for the future.
Application
Requirements
- Cover Letter
- CV with three professional references
- Unofficial Transcripts (official
required upon hire)
Required Qualifications
- Terminal degree in an academic field
- College teaching experience
- Advising experience
- Administrative experience
Preferred
Qualifications
- Rank of Associate Professor or above
- Graduate teaching experience
- High School
teaching experience - Curriculum experience
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian
foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 10,300 students representing 63
countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their
educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global
engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic
and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan
home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor’s, master’s,
post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and
ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities
and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences;
and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to
excellence.
Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act the Jacksonville State
University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for
the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf
Equal
Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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