Job description
The Honors College is seeking a
DSI
(Design for Social Impact)
Academic Director. This is a full-time 1.00
FTE
,12-month, professional faculty position.
This will be a 3-year administrative appointment, with the option for renewal.
The Design for Social Impact (DSI) initiative is a university-wide program. The DSI experience for students, faculty and employers/clients includes comprehensive educational plans supporting undergraduate and graduate students, multiple curricular options, and experiential learning through real-world client-based projects. DSI efforts support OSU’s strategic initiatives advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity and will provide employees with the resources and opportunities to understand and further these goals.
This will be a 3-year administrative appointment, with the option for renewal.
The Design for Social Impact (DSI) initiative is a university-wide program. The DSI experience for students, faculty and employers/clients includes comprehensive educational plans supporting undergraduate and graduate students, multiple curricular options, and experiential learning through real-world client-based projects. DSI efforts support OSU’s strategic initiatives advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity and will provide employees with the resources and opportunities to understand and further these goals.
DSI faculty from across the University create and deliver highly experiential curricula centered on design, innovation, and social good. A central theme is the betterment of society through solutions aligned with the OSU Strategic Plan 4.0 (SP4.0) signature areas of revolutionary earth systems science, leading health and wellness, and advancing economic prosperity and social progress. Specifically, OSU’s SP4.0 states, “
We will be visionary in our integration of the arts, humanities, sciences, and engineering. The arts and humanities are core to the University’s mission in their own right, and an education that integrates the arts, humanities, and
STEM
fields enables students to think critically, engage meaningfully, and successfully address contemporary [social, cultural, scientific, and engineering] challenges.” OSU’s SP4.0 proposes that we take action to
“make strategic investments in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scholarship, teaching and engagement” through developing programs
“that advance the integration of the arts, humanities, and
STEM
in research and education.” A key approach to accomplish these aims described in SP4.0 is to
“Formalize mechanisms for transcript visible articulation of experiential learning.”
The DSI Academic Director (AD) leads and coordinates efforts of the respective colleges to build strong, nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Oregon State University. The Academic Director will report to the Dean of the Honors College and will work closely with the Deans, Associate Deans, School and Department Heads, and Faculty in all colleges engaged in DSI. The DSI initiative includes the current undergraduate certificate, offered in Corvallis, and is expected to expand to include, for example, an online program through Ecampus. Future academic goals include expanding the number of Focus Areas included in the certificate, offering micro-credentials, and adding a graduate certificate and professional education offerings.
The AD leads the overall DSI Initiative, operations and strategic planning in support of the College’s and OSU’s goals and mission; leads expanding the DSI academic curricula, manages the budget of the program and allocates other resources; establishes, implements, and evaluates the program’s goals and policies; and makes decisions and solves problems related to the program. They will supervise the individuals taking on the Multidisciplinary Program Administrator and External Engagement Manager roles.
Summary of Benefits:
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The incumbent in this position is expected to be informed about principles and practices that advance equity, inclusion and diversity and integrate those principles into the performance of job responsibilities.
50% Lead the development and refinement of the Dsi academic programs
- The AD leads the DSI Leadership team to network across the sponsoring college Associate Deans and faculty to develop and enhance the DSI undergraduate certificate.
- Expand the current DSI undergraduate certificate to Ecampus by Fall 2023 and develop new certificate focus areas by engaging faculty with specialized programs that align with the DSI mission and curricular structure.
- Develop a roadmap to expand the curricula to include undergraduate micro-credentials, graduate programs, and possibly professional education supported through the OSU Portland center.
- Work with the colleges, admissions office, Ecampus, and university marketing to communicate the program nationally and recruit and retain highly qualified students.
- Actively participate in strategic meetings with the participating colleges, Division of Extension and Engagement, and administrative offices to integrate DSI into how OSU serves the community and creates highly skilled work-ready graduates.
- Review and assess student learning by monitoring student success and progress. Complete annual reporting, as required, for the Undergraduate and Graduate Offices.
35%
PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP
AND
ADMINISTRATION
- Promote DSI across the University and externally about the value for students and clients. Broadly share information with faculty, administrators, students, and staff to support others leveraging DSI best practices.
- Leads the DSI Leadership Team that comprises faculty from the sponsoring colleges, the MPA and EEM.
- Convenes the internal DSI Internal Advisory Council consisting of Associate Deans from the sponsoring colleges.
- Chairs the DSI External Advisory Board consisting of companies, private NGOs, and public agencies actively engaged to propagate the DSI mission.
- Serve as an ex-officio member of the DSI Curricular Committee.
- Develops annual DSI objectives and funding budget. Reports on DSI program progress quarterly.
- Leads the DSI strategic planning process with the DSI Leadership Team, Internal Advisor Council, External Advisory Board, sponsoring colleges, and Office of the Provost.
15%
LEAD
DIVERSITY
,
EQUITY
,
AND
INCLUSION
- Actively foster and expand all touchpoints for DSI to include students, faculty, and clients representing diverse lived experiences, values, and perspectives. Lead DEI by bringing the universal language of design to develop creative solutions for society’s challenges.
- Work with organizations that serve members of underrepresented communities such as K-12. For example, work with the College of Education to introduce young students to the field of design and build bridges to higher education.
- Translate the bigger picture surrounding work for clients, faculty, and students so that all can see the work’s true impact today and in the future.
- Actively engage with DEI leaders across OSU and within students and faculty to keep the DEI lens front and center on the work and communications.
- PhD or terminal degree in a relevant field.
- Tenured at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
- Ability to oversee program outcome evaluation including assessment of student learning.
- Ability to plan and manage budgets.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per
OSU
Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Have a record of successful research and teaching in a relevant program area.
- Demonstrated contribution to develop multidisciplinary educational programs.
- Evidence of successful experience in planning, coordinating, and conducting educational programs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and enthusiasm to work effectively, individually and with other groups.
- Ability to work effectively with students and faculty from various disciplinary backgrounds.
The position will be located at the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon. It is expected work will combine in-person and remote modalities where deemed appropriate and most effective in consultation with supervisors in accordance with Oregon State University policies on remote work.
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P06672UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/01/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/03/2023
Full Consideration Date
04/28/2023
Closing Date
05/12/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 28, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Research
4 ) Statement of Teaching
5) Publications
6) Other Document 1: A summary with concrete examples of prior work/leadership with inter/multidisciplinary experiential educational programs, design-driven projects, and/or efforts with social impact. (Please upload as a separate document.)
7) Other Document 2: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity. (Please upload as a separate document.)
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Toni Doolen at toni.doolen@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-5974.
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Research
4 ) Statement of Teaching
5) Publications
6) Other Document 1: A summary with concrete examples of prior work/leadership with inter/multidisciplinary experiential educational programs, design-driven projects, and/or efforts with social impact. (Please upload as a separate document.)
7) Other Document 2: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity. (Please upload as a separate document.)
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Toni Doolen at toni.doolen@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-5974.
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
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