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Assistant Director of Wesleyan Honors Academy (Internal Posting)

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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Assistant Director of Wesleyan Honors Academy (Internal Posting) Status

Nebraska Wesleyan University seeks applications for a part-time position working an average of 20 - 21 hours per week per year as the Assistant Director of Wesleyan Honors Academy for Nebraska Wesleyan University. This position is responsible for the recruitment of High Schools into the Wesleyan Honors Academy program, provides support to participating schools and teachers in the program, and assists in reviewing and assessing high school teachers participating in the program. This position will be eligible for pro-rated vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and retirement benefits.

Department Wesleyan Honors Academy Responsibilities
  • Recruit high schools as participants in the Wesleyan Honors Academy program.
  • Develop relationships with teachers and guidance counselors in Nebraska high schools that will facilitate placing the program in the high schools.
  • Work with school administrators to set up the Honors Academy program in their high schools.
  • Provide management support to participating high schools, students and teachers.
  • Assist Program Director with processing faculty applications.
  • Provide support to students and parents by answering questions and assisting with application process.
  • Implement special student recruitment programs by holding open houses and information sessions with parents, teachers, school administrators, and students.
  • Provide review of participating teachers and ensure class materials meet University standards for college level instruction.
  • Assist departmental coordinators with review and assessment of classroom instruction.
  • Visit high school classrooms of participating English teachers, assist teachers in meeting program standards, and provide Director with evaluation of programs and English teachers in each assigned high school.
    • Qualifications
  • Prior experience as an Honors Academy teacher with a focus or specialization in English.
  • A minimum of three years of teaching experience in high school environment is required.
  • Experience in high school curriculum development.
  • Understanding of problems and concerns high school teachers and students face.
  • Ability to develop and implement recruiting programs with targeted high schools.
  • Strong ability to build relationships with high school teachers and administrators in a professional manner to enhance recruitment efforts.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and students.
  • Must have a vehicle, license to drive, and good driving record.
  • Must be able to travel 50 – 60% of the time through the state of Nebraska to various high schools; mostly day trips with some overnight stays.
  • Must have an understanding of liberal arts education.
  • Must have good interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Must possess good management and organizational skills.
  • Must be flexible, able to manage several projects simultaneously, work with interruptions, and be able to meet deadlines.
    • Salary DOE/Q Commitment to Diversity

    Diversity is a core value of Nebraska Wesleyan University’s mission and we embrace it as a source of strength. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they are able to enhance and embrace this University core value in a diversity statement submitted as part of their application materials.

    Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.

    How to Apply

    Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, a copy of transcripts for professional degrees and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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    Working at Nebraska Wesleyan University

    Since our founding in 1887, Nebraska Wesleyan University has both grown and remained steadfast to a liberal arts education in a Christian environment. Nebraska Wesleyan University is considered one of the strongest institutions of its kind in the Midwest, and has been continuously accredited since 1914.

    NWU at a Glance

    • Founded in 1887
    • Located in the University Place neighborhood of northeast Lincoln, NE
    • Approximately 1,600 undergraduates, 225 graduate students and 275 adult learners
    • 53 majors, 41 minors, 18 pre-professional programs
    • 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
    • 75 student organizations
    • Seven Greek chapters
    • Thriving study abroad and service learning programming

    Mission Statement

    Nebraska Wesleyan University is an academic community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth within the context of a liberal arts education and in an environment of Christian concern.

    Nebraska Wesleyan was founded by Nebraska Methodists and actively maintains its relation to The United Methodist Church. The University reflects the Judeo Christian tradition in its efforts to integrate questions about meaning and value with the pursuit of learning and understanding.

    The University is committed to excellence of academic endeavor and to learning as a lifelong process. The curricula and programs are designed to assist students in gaining and expanding knowledge and skills, in developing their competence in rational thought and communication, in broadening their perspectives on humanity and culture, and in enhancing their spiritual, physical, emotional, and aesthetic resources.

    Nebraska Wesleyan intends that its students develop a sense of individual worth and become useful and serving members of the human community.

    Approved by the Board of Governors – February 8, 1979
    Reaffirmed by the Board of Governors – May 12, 2000

    Statement of Vision
    Nebraska Wesleyan University will be an outstanding national liberal arts university, where the educational experience transforms each student to lead a life of learning, service, leadership, and success in a diverse world.

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