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 Job Summary: 

The Associate Provost for Curriculum and Innovation is a senior academic leadership role focused on advancing program and curriculum quality, faculty development, assessment practices, and educational innovation at Lancaster Bible College. Reporting directly to the Provost, this position leads institutional efforts to strengthen teaching and learning while supporting the college’s mission and strategic goals. 

Department: Provost Office 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• Oversees academic support departments – Office of Digital Learning, Center for Teaching and Learning 

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.   

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  

Personal Qualities 

• A vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and active participation in a local church 

• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally 

• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships 

• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve as a team 

• A professional appearance 

Leadership Skills & Expectations 

• Honest commitment to LBC mission, values, and direction 

• Courageous ownership & accountability 

• Ability to communicate effectively 

• Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) 

• Collaboration and working well with others 

• Ability to inspire others 

• Change leadership 

• Strategic and operational stewardship 

• Strategy execution 

• Decision-making and prioritization 

• Goal setting and measurement 

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Key Performance Indicators 

• Monitor and respond to key performance indicators related to program learning outcomes, general learning outcomes, faculty development, providing timely, accurate reports 

• Ensure the monitoring of and responding to KPIs for the Office of Digital Learning and Center for Teaching & Learning 

1. Institutional Goals and Direction 

• Provide leadership and project management skills for the implementation of institutional goals, including identifying appropriate metrics 

• Collaborate cross-departmentally on the accomplishment of goals 

• Develop sustainable processes for the ongoing work of the goals 

1. Strategic Academic Innovation Leadership 

• Collaborate with leaders to develop and implement academic innovation strategy that advances institutional mission, strengthens program relevance, and promotes excellence across all instructional modalities 

• Provide strategic oversight for online and digital learning initiatives, ensuring high-quality instructional design, student engagement, accessibility, and alignment with accreditation standards and best practices in online education. 

• Maintain currency with innovative practices and initiatives within higher education, learning from exemplar institutions and practices for LBC’s continual improvement 

1. Curriculum Development  

• Collaborate with academic leadership and enrollment management to evaluate program effectiveness, analyze market trends and workforce needs, and identify opportunities for new academic programs, credentials, and strategic growth initiatives 

• Lead Curriculum Development Committee 

• Ensure accurate record keeping in student information system 

• Facilitate curriculum/course developmentutilizingtechnology and industry best practices 

1. Assessment of Student Learning 

• Develop a culture of assessment by focusing on student-centered learning and continuous improvement 

• Report on the assessment of student learning at the institutional level 

• Coordinate the assessment of student learning at the program level, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation, with academic deans and departments 

• Lead the Assessment of Student Learning Committee 

1. Faculty Development 

• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and scholarly teaching by supporting faculty engagement initiatives and implementing sustainable professional development opportunities across the institution. 

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for faculty and key stakeholders on best practices in pedagogy, technology, and biblical integration 

• Support the evaluation of LBC full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty in collaboration with academic deans 

1. Academic Partnerships 

• Cultivate relationships with external partners to support learning initiatives 

• Facilitate the review of curriculum and course to determine transfer to LBC 

• Collaborate with Vice President of Enrollment Management on the design and implementation of partnership agreements 

1. Compliance & Policy Development 

• Ensure compliancewithaccreditation and external regulations thatimpactteaching & learning, particularly in the online modality 

• Develop appropriate policies and procedures related to curriculum, assessment, and faculty development, in alignment with the academic committees 

• Ensure timely completion of LBC catalogs and handbooks 

Education and Experience 

• Minimum of a master’s degree, terminal degree preferred, in higher education, education, or curriculum and instruction 

• Experience in leading effective teams and projects 

• 5+ years of professional experience in higher education in a teaching or leadership capacity 

• Knowledgeable and experienced in accreditation and compliance measures 

Required Skills/Abilities 

• Computer proficiency required in Office 365 Products and various technology platforms 

• Literate in applying AI in meaningful and ethical ways 

• Ability to represent data in a variety of forms 

• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as organizational and supervisory skills 

• Self-starter, flexible, and able to handle highly confidential matters 

• Proven ability to work both independently and in a project management environment; must show evidence of goal-oriented performance 

• Attention to long range and short range plans 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy  

• Assist in other duties whenever called upon as needed for the good and welfare of the total College ministry