Teach graduate coursework within the EdD in International Education Leadership track. This posting is for three separate part-time adjunct faculty
positions with expertise in study abroad administration, safety, and risk management; F-1 and J-1 immigration advising and compliance; or international education operations and leadership. Developing and delivering graduate-level instruction within the assigned area of expertise. Responsibilities may include teaching courses in study abroad administration, international program design and assessment, student health and safety, risk management, crisis preparedness and response, immigration advising, regulatory compliance, SEVIS record management, and international education leadership. Prepare students to apply professional standards and best practices in international education; assess and mitigate program risks; develop health, safety, and emergency response protocols; support international student success; evaluate international partners and service providers; maintain compliance with applicable immigration regulations; and navigate complex operational and leadership challenges within higher education institutions. Instruction should incorporate applied learning experiences, case studies, and practical assignments that connect theory to practice and promote effective decision-making, ethical leadership, regulatory compliance, and strategic management in international education. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education. Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be remote or at various locations. Primary Location: Youngstown Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None. Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate in international education, higher education, educational leadership, or a related field, or a master's degree in education with a minimum of five years of experience managing or supporting international education programs. At least three years of relevant professional experience managing or supporting international education programs. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading a study abroad office, managing an education abroad portfolio, or overseeing international health, safety, and risk management. Experience developing institutional travel policies, conducting program or partner reviews, training faculty and student travelers, and coordinating responses to international emergencies. Experience addressing student mental health, accessibility, and the needs of diverse participants in education abroad. Familiarity with professional standards and resources of the Forum on Education Abroad and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Experience serving as a designated school official (DSO/PDSO) and responsible officer or alternate responsible officer (RO/ARO), developing immigration advising procedures, and training staff on F-1 and J-1 compliance. Successful graduate-level teaching experience, particularly in online or accelerated courses, and experience using a learning management system. Demonstrated success in the design and delivery of online graduate-level instruction. Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work. Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.
