Graduate Teaching Administrator, TExpL

Reporting to the Executive Director, Academic and Professional Programs of the TExpL® Institute, the Graduate Teaching Administrator of the TExpL® Institute is responsible for instructing, leading, managing and developing Total Experience Learning® curriculum, special projects, collaborative educational initiatives, professional development, and program alignment for Pre-Kindergarten to Graduate College Level students. In this position, the Graduate Teaching Administrator duties may include teaching college courses, with a maximum of 7 courses per year, not exceeding 3 courses per semester. Summer and Interim courses may be assigned within the maximum of 7 courses per year as well. Teaching roles will also include leading TExpL® professional development programs. Graduate teaching administrators are considered staff and are not considered faculty under the Faculty Handbook except for purposes of the responsibilities for teaching as adjunct faculty during such contracted periods, which do not include additional remuneration. The role also requires administrative work focused on coordinating one of the work units within TExpL Academic and Professional Programs, graduate programs, group professional development, immersive professional development, or other administrative areas that may be identified. The Graduate Teaching Administrator will work in close concert with other TExpL® GTA colleagues, in Project Teams with other TExpL® colleagues, and with the Executive Director, Academic and Professional Programs of the TExpL® Institute to evolve TExpL® programs to a global scale.

Essential Functions:

Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.

Curricular and Administrative Responsibilities

• Develop instructional materials, including course shells in Alvernia's Learning Management System, which meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Ensure that courses taught meet accreditation standards, as outlined in the course syllabi and Alvernia’s policies.
• Facilitate and create curriculum that meets standards for Total Experience Learning®, Alvernia’s academic policies and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, academic liaisons, and industry representatives to ensure relevance in programming.
• Align planning with the TExpL® framework and the strategic priorities of the TExpL® Institute.
• Collaborate closely with existing partners and encourage new partnerships and programming as it aligns to the mission and goals of Alvernia University.

Instructor Responsibilities:

Facilitate and teach courses in Total Experience Learning® including:

• Experience in, or willingness to learn, the Total Experience Learning framework for education.
• Identify performance-based competencies.
• Establish prioritized learning goals and objectives.
• Assess and report on student’s competencies with performance-based measurements.
• Develop learning plans that include all course competencies.
• Align instruction with learning goals and assessments.
• Develop comprehensive course syllabi, including policies and class schedule.
• Make a broad course roadmap of learning plans available to students.
• Inform students of learning expectations.
• Provide a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Engage students in the learning process.
• Encourage student participation.
• Challenge students to use higher order thinking skills.
• Utilize learner-centered instructional strategies.
• Provide opportunities for student dialogue and interaction.
• Assess student learning and provide ongoing formative feedback for growth.
• Utilize summative assessments that are authentic and competency based.
• Appropriately align assessments to learning outcomes.
• Document and report on student performance over time.
• Communicate continuous progress to students.
• Collect documented student feedback each semester.
• Maintain the standards of achievement necessary in meeting the demands of occupations for which students are prepared.

Additional Responsibilities:

TExpL Program Development

• Coordinate a layered approach to communication and representation of TExpL® and Alvernia University’s breadth of educational programming to the external community and other stakeholders.
• Actively collaborate on the packaging of TExpL® and Alvernia University programs, stories, and experiences through communication pieces, social media approaches, outreach options, and engagement opportunities at various entry points.
• Articulate institutional priorities, as well as PreK-adult professional development program priorities, and represent such diverse constituencies. Serve as a voice for Alvernia University, representing its aspirations and achievements to all internal and external constituencies.
• Collaborate and communicate the operations, opportunities, and integrations of TExpL® at Alvernia University with institutional departments. These departments include, but are not limited to advancement, communications, enrollment management, athletics, facilities, food service, and instructional technology.
• Actively promote Total Experience Learning® and Alvernia University programs in the GTA’s community and professional network.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission statement, core values, and goals of Alvernia University.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in, and strong positive attitude for, PreK to adult education.
• Ability to develop, articulate, and champion a clear academic vision for Alvernia University.
• Strong, clear, and persuasive communication skills, both written and oral, with excellent public speaking skills and the ability to engage, influence and inspire faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
• Intellectual depth necessary to understand and translate academic, technical, and other information for a variety of audiences, crisply and concisely. Revised: January 2022
• Confidence and knowledge required to advance and defend ideas and programs in an environment that respects conviction but demands analytical rigor, a love of intellectual exchange and lively dialogue.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity and inclusion and evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Creative and innovative strategic thinker, with strong data-driven decision making and analytical skills, and ability to consider likely outcomes of such strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capacity for extensive networking.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and manage complex projects.
• Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and perspective; a strong work ethic, supported by meaningful response, commitment, and follow-through.

Education:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Science Research Institute, Total Experience Learning environments, or other innovative, project-based, or experiential production settings or demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Minimum master’s degree in education, Science, Business or Related Field Experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Attendance is required in order to perform the duties of this job.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Employee Benefits:

Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You will get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Take advantage of 18 paid holidays each year and the possibility of flexible or hybrid work options for many roles.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
• On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
• Employee Meal Plan: This plan provides convenient, flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.