Job Description

Eastern Illinois University is seeking a Director for its Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program. The Director has overall responsibility for the supervision, administration, and expansion of the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program and for collaborating with other academic units to coordinate the University’s education attainment and outreach initiatives.

of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, and administer all aspects of the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program including but not limited to recruitment, admissions, academic advising, assessment of prior learning, and graduation certification.
• Provide leadership and institutional advocacy for adult learner opportunities to access high- quality undergraduate degree programs.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of policy and procedures related to the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program.
• Provide leadership in maintaining a quality staff {Academic Support Professionals and Civil Service) through recruitment, evaluation, and professional development.
• Develop and participate in program marketing activities and recruit students using traditional and emerging modalities.
• Coordinate and expand outreach, operations, and program availability at EIU off-campus locations and offices with primary responsibility for the office at Parkland.
• Hire and develop faculty to teach courses with IDS prefix.
• Teach courses online and face to face with IDS prefix and others to be authorized by other academic departments as needed.
• Maintain the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program curriculum with necessary revisions going through the EIU curriculum process.
• Develop program assessment metrics and prepare periodic reports.
• Collaborate with other academic units to coordinate the University’s education attainment and outreach initiative.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Education.

Diversity and Inclusion Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.

The University and Community Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff and students. EIU boasts a rich, tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest’s top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois – a comfortable and safe east central town within a two-to three-hour drive of three major metropolitan areas -- Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required, terminal degree preferred, tenure-track faculty with experience preferred. At least three years of experience in higher education working in collaboration with academic units with non-traditional, off-campus, and/or online students and programs required. Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge and experience working with prior learning assessment preferred. Experience teaching at the college level is required with a preference for experience teaching both face-to-face and online courses. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience with promoting inclusive excellence is required.

Application Instructions

Review of application materials will begin March 25, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. A complete application includes a letter of application addressing the position requirements, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required at the time of hiring), and names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of five references. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Carole Collins-Ayanlaja, Search Committee Chair, Director of the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree {IDS) Program and uploaded to the Interfolio link at http://apply.interfolio.com/142297 For questions about the search, please contact ccollinsayanlaja@eiu.edu phone at 217-581-2919.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Eastern Illinois University provides equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, applicants for employment and employees. Discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis of discrimination precluded by federal and state statutes, is strictly prohibited.

The University further commits to a program of affirmative action as prescribed by statute to employ, and advance in employment, qualified individuals with a disability and qualified protected veterans (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime veterans and Armed Forces service medal veterans).