Position Purpose: The Program Director is a subject matter expert who leads the online Master of Science in Analytics. The Program Director is the “face” of the program within the institution, with prospective and current students, and in relevant professional and academic communities.
Core Responsibilities:
- With input from faculty colleagues, articulates and maintains program vision and learning outcomes
- Oversees the successful design, development, and delivery of program offerings and the continued relevance of program content; designs and delivers at least one course in the program annually
- Actively promotes the program with the support of internal and external partners to recruit, yield, and retain students
- Identifies subject matter experts and practitioners to serve as affiliate faculty; supervises and mentors program faculty
- Assesses program performance annually through quantitative and qualitative program evaluation and adjusts program features accordingly
- With the support of the online program manager and academic advisor, monitors the progression of students through the program and supports them through successful program completion
- Maintains currency and connections through active participation in professional organizations and conferences
- Promotes the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in support of learner access, success, and engagement
Requirements
Position Prerequisites:
- Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, or related field required; doctorate preferred
- Minimum five years’ experience teaching in a graduate or professional development context
- Familiarity with licensing and certification requirements for the field
- Knowledge of best practices in online teaching and learning, including assessment of learning and/or competency-based education
- Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills, including ability to work cooperatively with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
- Willingness and ability to adapt to changing technologies and systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Willingness and ability to comply with Institute policies, procedures, and mandates
Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
