GFD Program Director, Cybersecurity

Job Description

Job Description

George Fox University's George Fox Digital (GFD) is seeking a half-time Program Director to oversee the asynchronous online Cybersecurity bachelor's degree, including related certificates and microcertificates. After reviewing the current curriculum, they will be tasked with teaching, coordinating adjuncts, and supervising ongoing revisions and improvements. Poised for growth, George Fox Digital is an innovative branch of the university that houses online bachelor's degrees, associate's degrees, certificates, microcertificates, and other stackable credentials. The Program Director is an 11-month faculty-administrator position that is part-time teaching and part-time administrative. This position and the Cybersecurity program will be reviewed annually to ensure continued alignment with institutional priorities, program quality, and long-term sustainability.

About the Job:

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting thorough evaluations of existing Cybersecurity curricula and leading necessary curriculum redevelopment to ensure alignment with current industry standards, best practices, and technological advances.
• Overseeing online Cybersecurity bachelor's degree programs and related courses.
• Motivating, mentoring, evaluating, and coaching adjunct faculty, as well as recruiting and training new faculty members as needed, including maintaining GFD online adjunct training.
• Managing Canvas faculty course sites for assigned content areas by approving syllabi and course sites and overseeing assessment tools.
• Attending regular GFD team meetings and working closely with other Program Directors, the Associate Dean, the Program Coordinator, the Registrar, and Admissions and Enrollment staff to support program excellence.
• Teaching an online course load of 6-9 credits across an 11-month academic year.
• Demonstrating Christian leadership and serving as a role model to students through actions, words, and lifestyle, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A master's degree.
• Relevant professional experience in Cybersecurity that informs future-thinking curriculum design, program oversight, and faculty mentoring while ensuring alignment with current industry standards.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a sustained commitment to continuous improvement within the candidate's field of expertise are required.
• A strong understanding of best practices in online teaching and learning is required, along with the ability to teach and model these methods for affiliated faculty, particularly during onboarding processes.
• The ability to manage a large group of remote faculty is required, including providing timely professional development and ensuring consistent instructional quality for diverse student populations.
• A conceptual understanding of andragogy is required to effectively craft curriculum that serves the needs and interests of adult learners.
• Exceptional communication skills are required, along with the ability to function effectively as part of a highly collaborative team in the rapid development of online materials and courses.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:

• A terminal degree in a relevant field.

Job information:

• Primary Work Location*: Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching and office environments.
• Supervisor: Associate Dean, George Fox Digital

Application procedure:

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
• When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Integration of Faith and Learning Essay
    • George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries).
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Contact information:

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Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful, peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
• *Flexible work arrangements available.
  • *For employees approved to work remotely outside of Oregon and Washington, employment will be facilitated through our employer of record partner whose benefits package and eligibility requirements differ from that of George Fox University.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.