Site Coord Interdisciplinary Studies (ESHEC) - Faculty Position (10952)  

The Fulton School of Liberal Arts, at Salisbury University, invites applicants for the position of Site Coordinator for the Interdisciplinary Studies satellite program located at the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, in Wye Mills, MD. This is a full-time, grant funded contractual position with benefits.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: This position will provide leadership and oversight to the satellite Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Arts program located at the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center at Chesapeake College (ESHEC hereafter) and serves as the primary contact for the program. Primary job duties include teaching three academic courses throughout the calendar year at least one during each regular semester (fall and spring); advising the Interdisciplinary Studies BA students at ESHEC; assisting with curriculum development; developing/supporting recruitment initiatives for the satellite program and attending recruitment events; developing/supporting orientation and retention programs for students; and support on-site faculty/adjuncts. The coordinator will also work closely with Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Registrars Office at SU to help students make the transition into the program. Some travel required. Utilizing effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in a liberal arts area, from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD in a liberal arts area. Teaching experience at the University level. Experience advising students in a higher education setting.

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Experience in distance or web-based instruction
* Knowledge of course management software (i.e. WebCT, Blackboard, etc.)
* Ability to communicate effectively with faculty/staff on multiple campuses
* Experience with PeopleSoft
* Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute with little or no support staff

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and phone numbers of at least three professional references.

Note: All documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System. Please do not send any other documents via E-mail.

Applications received by March 25, 2013 will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin in June, 2013.

Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate institution with the University System of Maryland. The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten public regional universities in the North according to the U.S. News and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplingers magazine. SU has 388 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,600.