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Faculty Director (Open to UNL Faculty Only)

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To be considered for this position, click “Apply for this Job” and complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Information form. Attach the following documents:
  1. A letter of interest.
  2. Curriculum vitae.
  3. Names and contact information for three professional references.
Submit nominations or direct questions to Amy Goodburn at agoodburn1@unl.edu.

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title Faculty Director (Open to UNL Faculty Only)
Department University Honors Program-1109
Requisition Number F_240038
Posting Open Date 03/07/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/08/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Faculty Director of the University Honors Program reports to the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Education through a .49 FTE faculty position (100% administration). The term for the appointment is three years and renewable upon the Executive Vice Chancellor’s discretion. Specific responsibilities for the Faculty Director of the University Honors Program include the following:

  • Teach one honors semester both fall and spring semester and maintain office hours within the University Honors Program office.
  • Participate in weekly Honors staff meetings.
  • Represent the University Honors Program at recruitment and engagement events (Distinguished Scholars Day, Admitted Student Day, Graduation Receptions, etc.).
  • Collaborate with academic colleges and honors partners (Raikes, College of Business Honors Academy, etc.) to develop innovative and interdisciplinary honors curriculum and sponsor faculty interest for teaching within the Program.
  • Oversee and continually update the Honors 102 curriculum in collaboration with the faculty and staff who teach it.
  • Consult with Honors faculty to provide support and resource referrals to address Honors students’ needs and concerns.
  • Coordinate professional development for Honors Program faculty (workshops, orientations) through collaboration with the Center for Transformative Teaching and other campus units.
  • Cultivate the honors alumni advisory group and other external constituencies.


Expected 1.0 FTE appointment as .49 Faculty Director (administration) and .51 Faculty appointment (teaching/research/service).

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination. 
Minimum Required Qualifications
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a collaborative and passionate leader for Honors education who will position the Honors Program to continuing building its national reputation for excellence. The successful candidate will have the following:
  • Candidates must possess an earned terminal degree appropriate to their discipline and hold a current underlying faculty appointment at UNL.
  • Demonstrated experience with delivering excellent honors education and/or teaching or mentoring honors students.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate in curriculum and/or professional development for teaching and learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and partner effectively with academic leadership, faculty, students, staff, and other stakeholders important to the success of the University Honors Program.
  • Demonstrated ability to be responsive to faculty concerns and provide support and resource referrals to address students’ needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Criminal History Background Check Required No
Posted Salary
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, click “Apply for this Job” and complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Information form. Attach the following documents:
  1. A letter of interest.
  2. Curriculum vitae.
  3. Names and contact information for three professional references.

Submit nominations or direct questions to Amy Goodburn at agoodburn1@unl.edu.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Allison Wortmann, PHR
Academic Personnel and HR Specialist
allison.wortmann@unl.edu
Job Category
Job Category (old) Academic Administrative
Job Type 9 Month
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date 08/19/2024
Appointment End Date
Organizational Location Default Location

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. List of References
Optional Documents