Assistant Professor of Practice - Higher Education - 230902 | Western Carolina University - Military Veterans

Assistant Professor of Practice - Higher Education - 230902 Western Carolina University Department: Human Services About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge. Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. Western Carolina University invites applications for a fixed-term (non-tenure-track), 9-month position as Assistant Professor of Practice in Higher Education. The preferred start date is January 1, 2025 (Spring 2025 term), but could be August 1, 2025 (Fall 2025 term). While having primary responsibilities associated with the Higher Education Student Affairs (HESA) master's program, the position also coordinates (and has the opportunity to teach in) the undergraduate Leadership Minor (LEAD), as well as possible instruction in the Higher Education track of the Educational Leadership (EdD) doctoral program. These programs are located in the Human Services Department in the College of Education and Allied Professions. The Human Services Department (HS) is a diverse department focused on creating a collaborative educational environment that supports our students' professional development. Western Carolina University and the Department of Human Services holds inclusive excellence as a core value, and we work together to foster a welcoming community, where all are respected and know they belong. General Job Description: Teach 4 courses per semester (8 per academic year), mostly face-to-face, but some hybrid/online. The combination of courses may be from any of the three programs mentioned above and assigned in consultation with relevant Program Directors and Department Head. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation are often available. Program, department, college, and university service. Collaborate with HESA faculty on responsibilities including curriculum, recruitment, admissions, assessment, advising students, assistantship and internship placement, advisory board, orientation, and overall program administrative duties. Note: faculty share program administrative duties and often rotate the 'Program Director' role. Leadership Minor Duties: Course scheduling, adjunct instructor selection, curriculum, advising students, and annual program assessment. Serve as the liaison with the Student Leadership Programs Office and other relevant departments in the Division of Student Affairs. Based on service roles within the HESA Program, a rotation for coordinating the minor may be implemented. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position: Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Leadership, or closely related field.Ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levelDemonstrated practitioner experience in higher education and/or student affairs administrative practice.Possess strong communication, relational, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in student leadership development and/or higher education/student affairs.Experience teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Special Instructions to Applicants: Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.Please include cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned* and a list of three professional references with full contact information.For questions or additional information please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Yancey Gulley at nygulley@wcu.edu*All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state 'Degree Awarded,' 'Degree Conferred,' or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your masters degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The masters degree transcript must have a notation such as 'Degree Awarded,' 'Degree Conferred,' or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree. AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/29100 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5e0ca11a07f7144b98a34a49ccc48134