Location : NashuaJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300094Division: Division of Arts and SciencesOpening Date: 10/18/2024Closing Date: 12/20/2024 5:00 PM EasternDescription Rivier University invites applications for a newly established position: Director of Science and Sponsored Research. This is a twelve-month, full-time administrative position with a twelve-credit annual teaching load. The director will report to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest quality of teaching through curriculum development and assessment
- Supervise and support the faculty teaching in the sciences especially sciences required for pre-licensure nursing students
- Serve as a primary contact with the office of admissions to strengthen enrollment initiatives
- Conduct regular faculty meetings
- Develop faculty course schedules every semester
- Create research and community partnerships that benefit student learning and success
- Support experiential learning activities including undergraduate research
- Communicate the value and career paths for students considering majoring in the sciences
- Actively engage in pedagogy through an annual teaching load of 12 credits
- Stay abreast of curriculum related scientific developments
- Recognize the role that science plays in the quality of the core curriculum Journeys of Transformation
- Serve as the University's academic liaison to NH-INBRE, the NIH-funded project promoting faculty-student collaborative research in biomedical sciences
- Facilitate periodic academic program reviews to maintain alignment with accreditation standards
- Serve on the Dean of Arts and Sciences Council and work collegially in promoting student and faculty success with the three other directors in the Arts and Sciences Division
Typical Qualifications
- Demonstrable commitment to Rivier University's mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world and the values of Catholic higher education
- Exceptional integrity, ability to exercise good judgment, effective written and oral communication skills, the ability to build an effective team of full-time and adjunct faculty in support of student success
- Demonstrated leadership skills and an ability to effectively contribute to the student learning environment through the development of industry and research opportunities
- Academic background eligible for a rank of Associate Professor
- A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, including supervising faculty
- Teaching experience in the sciences at the University level and experience in securing and administrating research funding
- Demonstrated experience at working collegially across departments and divisions
Supplemental InformationTo apply, applicants should upload a two-page letter of application responding to the position ...@rivier.edu. For best consideration, materials should be received on or before November 10, 2024. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Director of Science and Sponsored Research will be expected on or before January 6, 2025In addition to a competitive salary, Rivier University offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life and disability plans, retirement plan with employer match, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, educational assistance benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and a variety of additional discounts and services.To learn more details, vist our