Associate Director for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

1 day ago

Madison WI USA, United States University of Wisconsin Full time
Job Summary

The Associate Director of Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies (LACIS) is responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of strategic planning initiatives at LACIS to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan. This includes exercising supervisory authority and overseeing the grant writing and implementation of grant-funded programs through Title IV funding, private foundations, and other institutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course.
  • Assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning.
  • Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online, and/or laboratory settings, including grading.
  • Serves as an instructor of record.
  • Develops grant proposals for instructional development and may serve as principal or co-principal investigator on grants to develop new teaching methods in the discipline.
  • Administers budget and personnel for instructional grants and programs.
  • Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties.
  • Advises unit director on instructional budget and personnel decisions.
  • Directs, implements, and monitors strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources in alignment with the strategic plan.
  • Consults with faculty, staff, teachers, and students to develop programming for diverse audiences.
  • Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit.
Requirements
  • PhD in Latin American Studies or PhD with research expertise in Latin America Studies.
  • A strong record of implementing and overseeing budgets and administrative activities in line with strategic initiatives.
  • Experience developing grant proposals to support instructional development, research activities, and/or the intellectual community of an academic unit.
  • Experience with the US International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office that administers Title VI (domestic) grant and fellowship programs.
  • A strong record of accomplishment in helping to develop and implement new programs and programmatic strategies, especially less commonly taught language (LCTL) programs.
  • Experience working with foundations, federal agencies, and donors.
  • Teaching and/or research experience in Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies.
Work Environment

This position requires work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary

Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

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