Program Director: Online Biblical Studies
Position SummaryOversees faculty for course developmentFacilitates 4+ online courses each year in their programMakes recommendations for creating or revising curriculumEnsures faculty engagement to create best learner experiencesReviews course evaluations to identify any areas for improvementReviews and makes recommendations for course assessmentsWrites the annual program report to be submitted at the end of each yearAdministrationPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ProgramComplete a comprehensive program review every 5 years in accordance with guidance by OPRA; complete and submit a program assessment plan and report to OPRA annually.Assists as needed in developing or redeveloping new programs. CoursesParticipate in the course development process to ensure a biblical worldview foundation and course content alignment with program learning outcomes and the curriculum map.In coordination with the SCOPE associate dean for content and learning solutions, develop and maintain a list of potential qualified developers and facilitators for each course in the program.Review course content for each major course offered in the program to ensure that each course is based on a biblical worldview and includes appropriate, rigorous content.Review syllabus for each course offered to ensure that the syllabus contains all elements required by BJU policy.StudentsAdvise students on their program of study including course offerings and sequencing.Maintain records of students working on the program and periodically check with students to see how they are progressing. The records for each student should include a listing of courses taken and courses still required to complete the program.In coordination with the SCOPE associate dean, connect with facilitators to ensure students in their classes are keeping up with the requirements of the classes.Faculty / FacilitationFacilitates 4-6 online courses each year in areas credentialed to teachProgram MarketingConnect with marketing at least once a year to develop marketing opportunities for the program.Respond in a timely manner to all requests for information from prospective students.In coordination with marketing and/or SCOPE enrollment team, develop emails or other communications to send to former BJU students who 1) completed non-baccalaureate degrees, or 2) started, but never finished, a baccalaureate degree.In coordination with marketing and/or SCOPE enrollment team, develop (and revise regularly) a one-page brochure highlighting the purpose and benefits of the program. The brochure can be sent to prospective students.Develop and maintain a collection of news items about students and graduates including notices of jobs accepted, job promotions, and other special recognition.Program AssessmentReview all student capstone assessments and summarize the assessments for accreditation documentation purposes.Collect and review all documentation related to the assessment of the program learning outcome(s).An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview.Required Education: PhDRequired Experience: 3-4 Years Related Experience