Academic Programs Director Of The Community Scholars Program

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

The Community Scholars Program (CSP) has led Georgetown's efforts to promote social justice for 50 years by enrolling a more racially and socioeconomically diverse student body. Managed by the Center for Multicultural Equity & Access (CMEA), the program provides enhanced educational opportunity for a multicultural cohort of first-generation college students who have achieved the dream of higher education through personal initiative, service, and academic excellence.

Job Overview

The Academic Programs Director of the Community Scholar Program (CSP) provides academic leadership for students to enhance their learning and promote academic success and retention at Georgetown University through classroom instruction, curricular design, pedagogy and academic advising.

As well, they provide curricular direction for the writing component of the university's premier and only academic bridge program for first-generation students and/or students of color; and collaborate closely with the Department of English and Writing program to select and supervise teaching assistants as well as recruit and train faculty to teach in the program.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the CMEA Director, the Academic Programs Director collaborates closely with the Director of CSP. As well, they regularly consult with the Director of Writing Program, the Director of Graduate Studies, the Director of Undergraduate Studies of the English Department, as well as CNDLS and other related units.

Requirements and Qualifications

• PhD or other terminal degree - preference for Composition and Rhetoric, English, or a related field
• Teaching, research, and programming expertise relating to first-generation students and students of color

Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation.

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $47,586.00 - $87,558.13 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

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EEO Statement: GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.