Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2017-034



Position: Director- Institute for Student Learning and Excellence in Teaching (ISLET)
Salary:

 O/15/C $30, 168.00 PA                                                                    

Benefits:

Position is eligible for housing & transportation benefits”                                    

Opening Date: February 27, 2017
Closing Date: March 28, 2017 
Location:

National Campus/Instructional Affairs
P.O. Box 159
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM  96941      

Class Definition: Under the supervision of the Vice President for Instructional Affairs (VPIA), the director of the Institute for Student Learning and Excellence in Teaching (ISLET) will provide leadership and oversight of faculty development opportunities, resources of teaching, and student success initiatives. ISLET will be a place where faculty, staff, and students work together to focus on student success and development of a learning culture guided by learning leaders. The institute will create culturally valuable, engaged, learning and teaching experiences by providing programming, resources and support for quality teaching and advising, and leadership for student success initiatives.

Duties:

Major duties include but not limited to:

  • Write the mission and goals of the institute.
  • Coordinate student success initiatives such as Gateways to Completion and improvement of developmental education programs.
  • Collaborate with COM-FSM faculty to organize and deliver institute programs and activities, including faculty-learning communities, workshops, and seminars that meet the specific teachings needs of the academic divisions in support of student success.
  • Collaborate with other campus entities involved with faculty development activities that support student success.
  • Develop and implement a new faculty/part-time faculty mentor program.
  • Support action research in the classroom that improves student success and helps build a sense of community among COM-FSM faculty as reflective educators.
  • Promote and support faculty implementation of innovative ideas in support of student success.
  • Coordinate program development and seek external funding to support initiatives.
  • Establish and meet regularly with an advisory board once per semester, student success committee and other committees that support student success and faculty/staff senate to discuss activities.
  • Develop and/or manage educational technology resources and training.
  • Establish and maintain/update content on institute website.
  • Prepare a yearly report on activities, participation, and assessment outcomes.
  • Provide instructional design support for classroom instructors.
  • Travel to COM-FSM state campuses.
Minimum Qualifications:

MA, MS, or M.Ed. in education leadership or related field of work. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org.

  • Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in a teaching and learning center, preferably in a leadership role, including designing and delivering faculty development programs and services.
  • Accomplished teaching in the higher education, preferably postsecondary education level.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Record of fostering collaboration and lasting partnerships.
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • Current higher education best practices to achieve student success
    • Theories of learning and curriculum design, and innovative teaching approaches (e.g., collaborative learning, service learning, problem-based learning, writing across the curriculum)
    • Strategies for organizational development, program consultation, group and team building, and the influence of environmental factors on teaching and learning.
    • Learning and program assessment strategies.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and use of double-loop learning and systematic thinking
  • Knowledge of use, implementation and best practices for instructional technologies
  • Demonstrated appreciation and advocacy for diversity
  • Record of excellent supervising professional staff and promoting their professional development
Preferred qualifications: Ph.D or Ed.D   Successful grant writing experience.
Contact:

Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.

Process:

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

  1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
  2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf ); 
  3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
  4. Copies college transcripts for all degrees earned;
  5. A minimum of three professional reference letters; and
  6. Court/police clearance not more than 6 months old.  

 

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

                                    Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei  FM  96941

 (U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until March 28, 2017 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.

The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.


The College of Micronesia–FSM is an equal opportunity employer.
FSM Citizens are encouraged to apply