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
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
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
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
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 development utilizing technology and industry best practices
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
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
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
Compliance & Policy Development
Ensure compliance with accreditation and external regulations that impact teaching & 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