Liberty University ยท 20 hours ago
Online Chair - School of Aeronautics
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expLiberty University is seeking an Online Chair for the School of Aeronautics. The Online Chair's primary role is to maintain the integrity of online programs and ensure operational excellence, including faculty recruitment and student success.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide academic leadership for online courses, ensuring curriculum quality, consistency, and alignment with Liberty University standards and academic process management practices
Lead curriculum development and innovation initiatives, collaborating with publishers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and instructional designers to continuously improve course content and delivery
Monitor End-of-Course Evaluations (EOCs), grade distributions, and student outcomes to inform instructional improvements
Oversee hiring, credentialing, onboarding, and training of online faculty in coordination with Associate Deans, Instructional Mentors (IMs), and Faculty Support Coordinators (FSCs)
Mentor and supervise online faculty, IMs, and SMEs, supporting professional development, performance management, and remediation when necessary
Manage faculty assignments, course scheduling, and contract fulfillments using Liberty University systems and Registrar timelines
Analyze faculty and course performance reports to ensure compliance with standards and a high-quality student experience
Conduct faculty evaluations, address student complaints, grade appeals, academic integrity issues, and review course substitutions and transfers
Other duties as assigned
Coordinate closely with the Flight Training Affiliate (FTA) Office to support aligned academic, operational, and registration processes for online aviation programs
Collaborate with Registration and Registrar functions to ensure accurate scheduling, enrollment, course staffing, and compliance with institutional deadlines
Ensure the maintenance of important documents, handbooks, student and faculty resources, and instruments used to communicate curriculum revisions and changes
Participate in promotional events, departmental meetings, vendor and publisher engagements, and support annual budget planning for the assigned areas of oversight
Apply knowledge and experience working with regulatory and oversight agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Department of Education, to support compliance, reporting, and accreditation-related processes
Serve on University or departmental committees as assigned, including curriculum and academic councils
Participate in University events, including faculty orientation, commencement exercises, and special initiatives
Contribute to the efforts on special projects that advance the strategic goals of the School of Aeronautics and Liberty University
Encourage a commitment to the Christian life, one of personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social responsibility, and active communication of the Christian faith, and, as it is lived out, a life that leads people to Jesus Christ as the Lord of the universe and their own personal Savior
Support and foster Liberty Universityโs doctrinal beliefs
Support and foster the spiritual development of faculty, staff, and students, ensuring that Christian values remain the focus of our mission and purpose at Liberty University
Qualification
Required
Teaching experience in higher education, with experience in both residential and online modalities, a plus
Understanding of technologies associated with higher education delivery
Experience with curricular development and planning
Passion for student and faculty development and mentorship
Academic and research experience (conducting and disseminating) in the related field
Commitment to the vision, mission, and purpose of Liberty University and the School of Aeronautics
Master's Degree in an Aeronautics area of study
5 years of industry experience
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Strong organizational skills
Excellent computer skills
Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times
Ability to show respect to colleagues and to work in a collegial manner
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position
Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required
Preferred
Ph.D. or terminal degree in an Aeronautics area of study, or related field
History of outstanding teaching and student mentorship
Experience in administration
Interest in emerging educational technologies
Company
Liberty University
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ต ๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ 1971.
Founded in 1971Lynchburg, VA, US
5001-10000 employees
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