Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Online MFA Program Chair

About this position

Position Overview: Bring your professional experience and passion for writing to Concordia University, St. Paul, where you will help prepare students for meaningful careers through applied, student-centered learning. The MFA Program Chair is a member of the University faculty and serves as the administrative leader and the coordinator of curriculum and instruction at the department level. The program chair carries out the goals and vision of the University and its mission, with specific focus on the mission and goals of their department. In basic terms, the department chairperson facilitates the planning and implementation of department programs, curricula, scheduling, activities, personnel, and budget. This is a part-time position and will be paid per credit based on the needs of a program. Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university’s mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community. Pre-Written Courses: Yes Modality: Program Chair role is online, but duties may require synchronous meetings and work; courses are online, asynchronous # of Credits: The Program Chair role will be 2 credits per semester; courses are 3 credits each (varies per semester and program needs) Compensation Rate: $1,000 per credit Program/College: Master’s of Fine Arts in Writing; College of Humanities and Social Sciences Areas of Program Chair responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Administration and Management: leading in the development and implementation of mission, vision, goals, and values; building morale; conducting timely evaluation; planning and convening regular meetings; maintaining major documents of the department as required by the university and regulatory bodies; collaborating with the Registrar regarding course offerings and scheduling; ensuring accountability of faculty for additional responsibilities; maintaining continuous quality improvement; participation in meetings as necessary; coordination of accreditation and assessment data; resolving issues to ensure due process; providing orientation to the University for new faculty and staff; ensuring alignment with strategic goals and plans; and fostering an engaging and active learning environment for students. Curriculum and Instruction Oversight: demonstrating awareness of and receptivity to current educational philosophies; encouraging continued program development and departmental innovation; updating and approving development of department curricula, in consultation with College Dean; coordinating efforts

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