Director of the Center for Mission-Focused Teaching and Learning

Friends University invites applications for a full-time faculty member to serve as Inaugural Director of the Center for Mission-Focused Teaching and Learning (CMTL).  The CMTL is a new initiative at Friends University and the Director will have a significant role in shaping the work of the CMTL.  The CMTL Director will serve as a member of the University's academic leadership team, in collaboration with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Academic Division Chairs. The Director will lead efforts to integrate the University’s unique mission within academic programming, pedagogical approaches, and scholarship. The Director will also oversee the integration of High Impact Practices (HIPs) into the University’s academic programming, as well as promote excellent teaching in online (synchronous and asynchronous) and face-to-face modalities.  The Director will also be responsible for promoting effective cross-cultural pedagogy and providing leadership to faculty development programming.  In collaboration with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director promotes an academic culture that is resonant with the University's mission and integrates the unique aspects of the University’s mission within the academic enterprise.  The Director will teach a reduced courseload (to be negotiated at time of hire) in the candidate’s academic discipline.  The position will include faculty rank within one of the University’s academic divisions. Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace the University’s mission and RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). 

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY & THE COMMUNITY

Friends University offers a complement of traditional undergraduate majors, non-traditional adult degree-completion programs, and professional graduate programs.  Founded in 1898, the University is situated on a beautiful park-like campus in the heart of Wichita, Kansas.  Wichita is a vibrant urban city with all the charms of a small town.  Our great community offers something for everyone and is rich in arts, education, leisure, and commercial resources.

Friends University seeks to hire faculty who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence).  The mission of the University is:

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

·         Develop and Oversee the Center for Mission-Focused Teaching and Learning

·         Facilitate the integration of the University’s unique mission within teaching and scholarship across the University

·         Lead the New Faculty Orientation program

·         Lead the First Year Seminar program

·         Provide oversight for study abroad

·         Oversee faculty development, including development of programming to foster excellent teaching (including asynchronous and synchronous online pedagogy, as well as traditional face-to-face teaching)

·         Facilitate the incorporation of High Impact Practices (HIPs) into the University’s curriculum

·         Promote research productivity appropriate to the University’s liberal arts context

·         Promote effective cross-cultural pedagogy.

·         Network with internal and external constituencies and engage in fundraising to support the work of the Center.  

·         Teach courses as appropriate to academic discipline (teaching load to be negotiated at time of hire)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree and have a significant amount of university-level teaching experience. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate an ability to teach from a mission-centric perspective.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A doctoral degree and five or more years of faculty experience are preferred.

Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Please visit our employment site at www.friends.edu/employment to apply.  Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.

Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.