Faculty Roles, Emerson College

“Roles” are special-assignment administrative positions held by faculty as part of shared governance. Faculty are appointed and evaluated by the appropriate academic leader of their unit, with approval from the Provost. Role holders maintain their faculty status during their time in the role.

As academic programs and structures change, roles may also change, with some being eliminated and new roles being added. Existing roles may also undergo changes, their tasks diminishing or expanding due to program and structural shifts. When changes need to be made to the roles document (creation, elimination, or alteration), faculty holding those roles or the academic unit leader overseeing those roles should bring those suggested changes to the attention of their dean (or, if applicable, the Provost). If the dean concurs with the change, they will send it to the Provost, who will consult with the other deans. This ensures that any changes are vetted by leaders from across the college who manage other, comparable roles.

Discussions on changes by the deans will be informed by the following criteria, as the rationale for change should address these in relation to other roles of the same category at the institution: scale (number of students, tasks, etc.); complexity (e.g. discipline specific needs); and unique additional tasks. Changes to tasks and roles will be updated at the end of every academic year, unless immediately necessary. All suggested changes and their rationale are due by March 1 for implementation the subsequent academic year.

Assistant Dean, Chair, Associate Chair

Assistant Dean of School

Appointed by the Dean; annual appointment, renewable for up to three years. Two course equivalencies per year; $10,000 summer stipend, if needed.

Tasks:

Attend weekly staff, semi-monthly Assistant Dean and Dean, and monthly School Leadership meetings.
Represent the Dean and/or the School at activities and events, as needed.
Conduct research for projects as requested by the Dean (e.g. curricular and co-curricular, internal and external partnerships, evaluations, among others).
Assist in writing School grants.
Assist in department external reviews.
Participate in School activities and events.

Chair of Department

As per Faculty Handbook, search initiated by the Dean, managed by department search committee, elected by the faculty, approved by the Dean. Three year appointment, renewable for a second term. Four course equivalencies per year; yearlong administrative salary based on department size.

Tasks:

Administrative

Manage the department’s operations budget.
Create the course schedule by assigning faculty their requested and required classes.
Work with Professional Studies to schedule summer school.
Review faculty undergoing formal reviews.
Identify needs for new and replacement full time faculty positions, oversee the searches, and meet with final candidates.
Define department academic rules, in collaboration with the faculty, implement, and maintain them.
Meet with faculty for annual work plan discussions, work with them to determine their teaching and service preferences, and assign them.
Be present at events such as Picture Yourself at Emerson, Orientation.
Meet with other chairs as appropriate.
Serve on the School Leadership committee.
Attend Academic Cabinet meetings.
Network with alums and attend alumni events locally and globally.
Manage external program reviews.
Contribute, prepare, sign-off, and submit agreements, accreditation, and licensing reports.

Managerial

Facilitate and help bring into being faculty, student, and staff visions of the department’s functions and curriculum.
Keep faculty, staff, and students up-to-date and informed of the various projects in place at the College—developments of new programs and curricula, as well as any changes or new endeavors for the institution as a whole.
Ensure the continued amicable, collegial, and transparent function of the department with respect to curriculum planning, retention and professional development of faculty and staff, and to support students in whatever way possible.
Supervise, sustain, and develop departmental staff.
Mentor faculty and help support and develop their teaching, research, and creative work.
Have follow-up meetings with full time faculty regarding issues from evaluations (i.e. to discuss mid-term feedback or other troubleshooting activities).
Mediate disputes between students and faculty.
Conduct first level mediation of disputes between faculty.
Assist the school Dean and the Provost in their vision/strategies as pertains to the department.

Leadership

Collaboratively create a clear vision of the department and lead its data informed strategic planning.
Communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies (faculty, staff, and students, the College, as well as external communities).
Create and maintain a culture of collaboration, transparency, and equity.

Chair of Assembly

As per Faculty Handbook, annual appointment by faculty election, renewable for a second year upon reelection. One course equivalency per year.

Tasks:

Chair Faculty Assembly meetings once per month.
Chair Faculty Council meetings once per month.
Write and distribute Faculty Assembly agendas once per month.
Chair Handbook Committee meetings as needed (usually once, sometimes twice, a month).
Meet monthly with Campus Life and Health Services in order to provide information on such matters to the Assembly.
Attend Academic Cabinet meetings once per month.
Maintain regular communication and clarification for the purposes of policy and Handbook item verification with faculty and administration on average several times per week.

Associate Chair of Department

Annual appointment by the Chair, approved by the Dean, renewable for up to three years. Two course equivalencies per year; $3,000 summer stipend, if needed.

Tasks:

Create and maintain a pool of potential affiliated faculty and recruit and hire from it.
Mentor and supervise affiliated faculty.
Recommend to the Chair course assignments for affiliated faculty.
Observe affiliated faculty instruction, review student evaluations, and have follow-up meetings with faculty regarding issues from evaluations (i.e. to discuss mid-term feedback or other troubleshooting activities).
Coordinate prospective student visits.
Participate in pre-semester faculty meetings.
Serve as temporary Acting Chair of the department in the Chair’s absence.
Review and approve syllabi for courses for transfer students and study abroad course equivalents with the Registrar’s Office (VMA).
Coordinate Marlboro IDS majors (VMA).
Liaise with Media Arts gallery and Arts Emerson (VMA).
Assist Chair in preparing tenure and promotion reviews (VMA).
Oversee graduate student instructor interviews, onboarding, and teaching (VMA).
Plan monthly department meetings (soliciting agenda items from faculty and scheduling guest speakers (CS).
Communicate with faculty, department administrators, and Dean’s staff regarding faculty reviews (CS).

Director

Department and Institute Programs; Graduate Program

Graduate Program

Appointed by the Chair, approved by the Graduate Dean. Three-year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year; summer stipend, if needed.

Tasks:

Work with Admissions on special projects re: admission (marketing, webinars, one on one meets, rubrics for reading apps).
Recruit prospective students to the program by participating in graduate admissions events online and in person.
Review and evaluate graduate student applications for acceptance into the program and for merit based fellowships.
Email new students a welcome email; attach department student handbook and other docs.
Attend Orientation events.
Assist students in the registration process.
Serve as academic advisor for all program students (prospective and current) in response to questions about the program, their path through it, their expectations and time commitment.
Principal point of student contact for all administrative, academic and curricular questions.
Inform students of new courses and professors.
Support students with registration: check for those who need to register, outreach to those who are failing and to those who are MIA.
Make recommendations to the Office of Graduate Studies for all exceptions to graduate policies including course substitutions and waivers, program extensions, leaves of absence, readmission, etc.
Make recommendations for Emerson Employment appointments for students in the program.
Respond to faculty emails (about students, etc.).
Provide guidance/feedback to faculty on course development.
Inform Chair on curricular needs and work with Chair and staff on course scheduling and affiliated faculty recruitment.
Attend department Curriculum Committee meetings.
Attend monthly Graduate Council meetings.
Review program Catalog copy for accuracy.
Attend the Hooding Ceremony and Reception.
Work with OISA and the Registrar to ensure grad student success.
Create (working with staff) MFA thesis committees and confirm them with Graduate Studies (WLP).
Manage graduate student thesis awards (WLP).

Curriculum and Administration (Marlboro)

Appointed by the Dean. Three-year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year; $2,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Curricular oversight and development for Liberal Arts disciplines, including perspectives and Minors (in coordination with Minor Heads).
Communicate with all faculty (full-time and affiliated) on teaching preferences and plans.
Serve as Chair of the LAC Curriculum Committee charged with reviewing all new curricula for alignment with learning goals.
Serve as MILAIS representative on UCC.
Work on course scheduling for Liberal Arts disciplines in coordination with MILAIS Associate Director.
In coordination with the Dean, hire affiliated faculty in Liberal Arts disciplines.
In coordination with the DFD, review syllabi and onboard new first-time faculty.
Have follow-up meetings with faculty members regarding issues from evaluations (i.e. to discuss mid-term feedback or other troubleshooting activities).

Faculty Development (Marlboro)

Appointed by the Dean. Three-year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year.

Tasks:

Full-time Faculty

Oversee searches for new and replacement faculty positions.
Mentor faculty annually, including facilitating neXus mentor/mentee pairs.
Peer observe teaching, in coordination with the MILAIS-DPTC.
Meet with all full-time faculty for work plan discussions.
Evaluate faculty during pre-tenure, tenure, and promotion reviews.

Affiliated Faculty

In coordination with the DCA, organize a system for the developmental review and engagement of affiliated faculty, including syllabus review, classroom visits and/or developmental meetings with area specific full-time faculty
Provide feedback on course evaluations and additional mentorship, when needed.

Forensics (CS)

Appointed by the Chair, approved by the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year; $5,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Run weekly two-hour team meetings where students share debate prep each week.
Coach each student for at least one 30-45 minute weekly session.
Synthesize ballots to provide students with key takeaways/areas of improvement.
Serve as lead point of contact and organizer of all debate trips; the team travels about once a month.
Determine a season calendar that ensures competition opportunities across all debate formats.
Process student sign-ups, register tournament entries, submit required forms, and pay registration fees.
Attend all weekend tournaments and provide real-time coaching and feedback during competition.
Accompany the team to overnight travel tournaments and coordinate transportation, meals, and lodging.
Hire qualified personnel to fulfill judging obligations, collect tax forms, and coordinate logistics.
Manage the team budget, including submitting reimbursement and payment forms in a timely manner.
Cultivate positive working relationships with administrators, parents/guardians, and students.

College-wide and School-wide Programs

Honors Program (Marlboro)

Appointed by the Dean. Three-year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies a year; $2,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Represent Honors Program in Open Houses and Picture Yourself at Emerson events.
Recruit and coordinate Honors student speakers to participate in Admissions events; visit local Boston High Schools.
Communicate with any prospective students/families at various stages of inquiry.
Read and evaluate files for Early and Regular Decision Admission rounds and sophomore application files; work with Financial Aid to determine scholarships .
Coordinate with Advising and run workshops/boot camps pre-registration.
Coordinate Orientation Dinner for incoming FY class.
Academic advisor for all FY students and sophomores in first semester; informal advisor for Juniors and Seniors re: thesis timing, graduation plans, etc.
Review students with GPA minimums, generate probation letters, work with students in academic distress, work with Financial Aid if students leave Honors.
Arrange/interview/recruit faculty for all levels of curriculum; maintain rotation schedule; mentor faculty new to Honors teaching.
Work with the Program Manager to coordinate course scheduling each semester.
Hold faculty meetings at each curricular level.
Review all teaching evaluations and mentor faculty as needed.
Read all Thesis Proposals; participate in each Thesis Review.
Organize faculty to determine thesis class sections; update and distribute thesis class syllabus with new dates each year, and sign and approve all senior theses.
Work with Kasteel Well and Franklin U staff regarding Honors course equivalences and ELA academic staff on any Honors seniors completing their theses at ELA.
Organize Senior Thesis Showcase (nominees from faculty, coordination with students).
Solicit top student papers from faculty; mentor students interested in submitting abstracts, in paper preparation and conference presentation, and accompany them to National Collegiate Honors Conference; encourage student submission to Undergraduate Research and Creative Arts Journal.
Organize Graduation event (or Dinner); organize top theses for judging by Senior Thesis Faculty, prizes awarded at dinner.
Invite outside speakers to deliver the Honors lecture each semester and coordinate it.
Work with Dean’s Fellows &/or POWER reps to organize student social events.
Gather bi-annual Newsletter items, outreach to alums for spotlights, etc.
Review and update catalog copy and all Honors-related webpages.
Prepare program self-study for external program review.

Writing Studies Program (WLP)

Appointed by the Chair, approved by the Dean. Three-year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year; $7,500 stipend including summer.

Tasks:

Teach Practicum with graduate Writing Studies instructors (meets three times a month).
Meet with all Writing Studies faculty regarding teaching, professional development, program development, and other Writing Studies related issues.
Observe at least one class session by each new Writing Studies instructor, including assessment of syllabus and assignment sequence, and have a follow up meeting.
Represent the program on WLP and campus-wide committees relevant to Writing Studies.
Assign and schedule teaching for all Writing Studies faculty, including graduate student instructors, in consultation with Academic Affairs and Academic Advising.
Coordinate textbook orders for all Writing Studies faculty.
Convene monthly meetings of senior program faculty.
Oversee and consult with Writing Studies faculty mentors and their mentee instructors.
Organize and chair three full program meetings a year.
Coordinate Writing Studies work with Writing Studies Graduate Student assistant via weekly meetings.
Work with representatives from WARC and Internationalization to support international students.
Meet with faculty and administrators from other programs/departments regarding Writing Across the Curriculum.
Organize and lead multiple professional development workshops for graduate students and affiliated faculty each year (regular topics include CVs, job searches, conference proposals, and high school teaching applications).
Represent Writing Studies at undergraduate and graduate admissions events.
Oversee interviewing and hiring of new graduate student instructors each spring, and new instructor training over the summer.
Prepare program self-study for external program review.

CC 100: Fundamentals of Speech Communication and Speech Lab (CS)

Appointed by the Chair, approved by the Dean. Three-year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year; $7,500 stipend including summer.

Tasks:

CC 100: Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Manage sections of course and guide faculty.
Prepare and manage Canvas course templates and calendars every semester.
Create semester course schedules.
Hire, train, and mentor affiliated faculty and peer speech consultants.
Liaise with various college constituencies for the course including Academic Affairs Instructional Technology, Library, Media Services, Student Success, Career Development, Writing and Academic Resource Center, and Academic Assessment.
Plan and deliver an annual day-long faculty workshop.
Represent the program at national conferences and participate in panels.
Prepare program self-study for external program review.

Speech Lab

Hire and train peer consultants.
Create and maintain training documents, policies and procedures.
Work with peer consultants to develop workshop curriculum and plan events.
Communicate about events and lab services with various stakeholders.
Maintain the website.
Represent the lab at national conferences.

Comedic Arts Program (School of the Arts)

Appointed by the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. Two course equivalencies per year; $5,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Oversee all programming (curricular, events, etc.) and work with School of the Arts chairs on scheduling department faculty teaching in Comedic Arts.
Oversee and edit website and catalog content.
Fundraise/collaborate with college administrators to identify possible donors.
Chair the Comedy Committee to assist in developing the program and the Comedic Arts Center.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
Foster and maintain relationships with Comedic Arts alumni.
Field build by connecting with comedic scholars and practitioners.
Collaborate with faculty and college administrators to sustain and grow the program and brand the Center for Comedic Arts.

Emerson Stage Artistic Director (PA)

Appointed by the Chair, approved by the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. Two course equivalencies per year; $10,000 stipend.

Tasks:

Oversee the artistic mission and administration of Emerson Stage, the production company within the Department of Performing Arts, in accordance with the College’s and Department’s educational mission, consulting with faculty, staff, and students and making recommendations/reporting to the Chair of the Department of Performing Arts.
Lead the season selection process for the Emerson Stage seasons by working with Emerson Stage Planning Committee to identify curricular needs best fulfilled through Emerson Stage productions; determine the appropriate balance of types of texts and productions as they fit in a three to four-year training cycle.
Convene monthly planning meetings at a minimum; share notes from these meetings with all committee members. Create all season announcements. Attend all casting meetings, including area heads in casting decisions as needed. Solicit scripts for NewFest/New Play Workshop each season, reaching out for a diverse range of voices to be considered. Serve on the reading/selection committee for the NewFest production and New Play Workshop production.
Identify and interview potential guest directors for Emerson Stage seasons; serve as the point of contact for all Emerson Stage directors during pre-production, auditions, rehearsals and performances. Provide orientation for guest directors, familiarizing them with all Emerson Stage policies and practices.
Attend weekly production meetings for all Emerson Stage productions; attend rehearsals as needed, greet and welcome the company at first rehearsal, attend dress rehearsal and provide any feedback requested from directors.
Solicit and interview all assistant directors for upcoming seasons and assign to productions in consultation with directors.
Take an active role in the prevention and solution of any problems during an Emerson Stage production, working closely with the general manager, production manager, director, faculty adviser, student, guest artist.
Represent Emerson Stage as the public voice of the organization and seek to maintain a high profile for Emerson Stage within and beyond Emerson College.
Solicit casting and breakdown information from directors, coordinate open-call auditions and call-backs with General Management; work closely with directors and management on casting issues as they arise, working with actors, directors and any other affected areas.
Communicate and collaborate with ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theater.
Participate in conversations with the General Manager and Department Chair to insure the strategic allocation of Emerson Stage funds in support of Emerson Stage's mission.
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to identify and remove barriers to admission and casting for working-class students and students of color.

External Partnerships Programs

Global BFA Program (School of the Arts)

Appointed by the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. Two course equivalencies per year; $10,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Serve as point of contact and liaison with Admissions and prospective students during the year.
Serve as the academic point of contact for the program in collaboration with the department Chair and school Dean.
Coordinate with the PCA program director in curriculum planning, course offerings, student orientations, and student capstone projects.
Serve as point of contact with administrative units within Emerson, in coordination with Academic Affairs, as internal administrative project manager.
Participate in PCA planning meetings and joint Emerson/PCA meeting.
Work with Student Life and the International and Global Affairs Office at Emerson and PCA on the student summer orientation.
Be present during summer orientation and Summer Session Two.
Work to develop online courses for the third-year of the program.
Advise and mentor all Emerson-PCA students.

Business of Creative Enterprise Program (School of Communication)

Appointed by the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. Two course equivalencies per year; $10,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Lead a popular and maturing interdisciplinary program.
Develop strategic initiatives for program growth and longevity in alignment with the goals of the department, school and college.
Oversee BCE partnerships with ICMS, Sydney and Franklin University.
Direct/Support efforts to hire and on-board BCE faculty.
Coordinate with the Department Chair in hiring BCE staff members and affiliate faculty.
Interface with students, faculty, staff, administration, prospective students, alumni and VIPs, businesses and community leaders.
Review, maintain, and evolve the quality and currency of the program curriculum.
Develop and oversee BCE academic course schedules and faculty assignments’
Oversee and mentor faculty, staff, and student workers.
Build community through event creation and planning throughout the year, leading up to the annual BCE Showcase.
Liaise with Institutional Advancement in support of alumni and VIPs relationship-development and opportunities for engagement with the BCE program.
Collaborate with offices, departments, and programs across the College. Craft strategic and informative communication for internal and external audiences.Advance initiatives to improve students’ matriculation experience (e.g., internal/external transfers, study abroad opportunities).
Promote the BCE program to potential students through Emerson events.
Advise and coordinate for registration, permissions, and student support on path to graduation

Emerson Prison Initiative (Marlboro)

Appointed by the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. Two course equivalencies per year; $10,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Work on fundraising, networking with donors, working with IA, working with ORCS, run the December end-of-year appeal (annually).
State-level engagement with state-level actors; work with policymakers, legislators.
Policy-making with Emerson and Department of Corrections.
Emerson government and community relations.
Media/publicity for EPI and all related events.
Newsletter (quarterly, plus special events); website textual review, monitor for updating.
Boston campus special event planning (with Co-director and admin staff, e.g. EPI conference)
Chair AC meetings.
Manage institutional partnerships at leadership level (e.g. Clark, Brandeis, Partakers).
Check in on student cohorts once per semester for programmatic feedback.
Check in on released students monthly at least.
Manage Reentry Coordinator and especially supervise RECOUP outside Emerson partnerships.
Monthly meeting with Dean.
Monthly meeting with EPI Leadership.
Monthly EPI AC Meeting.
Meetings with MPEC and other CIP program leaders as needed.
Prepare program self-study for external program review.

Engagement Lab (Provost’s Office)

Appointed by the Provost. Annual appointment, renewable. Two course equivalencies per year; yearly stipend determined by donor funding.

Tasks:

Coordinate campus wide faculty fellowship program.
Manage full time staff and student employees.
Coordinate the Social Impact Design minor.
Connect to community partners to design new courses.
Work with faculty teaching studio courses so they have what they need.
Plan end of semester events.
Work with students and community partners to continue to develop studio outcomes into usable media artifacts.
Oversee co-curricular.
Plan and execute the summer faculty workshop.
Manage and report on grants.
Write new grants to support programs.

Emerson-Blanquerna Global Center (School of Communication)

Appointed by the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year.

Tasks:

Plan and oversee, with the Blanquerna Co-Director, the annual Global Summits held in Boston and Barcelona (and two years Washington DC). Also the Pre-Summit for the Global Summit.
Plan, coordinate and supervise the annual Spring Break Sports Com, Poly Com, PR and CS Barcelona Workshop.
Coordinate the publication of the refereed papers in American Behavioral Scientist special issue (US) or Tripidos (Barcelona).
Coordinate the collaboration of teaching, immersive civic engagement activities between faculty at Blanquerna and Emerson.
Advisory Board member of the Globe Com Project, an immersive semester project (15 universities) working online on a campaign for a specific company, NGO, government.
Co-writer and editor of white papers on issues of strategic communication.

Emerson Polling (School of Communication)

Appointed by the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. Two course equivalencies per year; $5,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Oversee organization and reports to College President, CFO, and Provost.
Provide direction for program and future programming.
Conduct data sampling, collection, and analysis of polls.
Maintain budget Independently manage, track, and plan the logistics of research projects.
Manage communication with vendors to ensure smooth execution of surveys and focus group recruiting.
Monitor the work of vendors to ensure methodological practices are executed accurately.
Oversee junior and student workers and review their work.
Onboard new vendors and staff and pay vendors for services.
Send invoices and collect payments for projects.
Approve timesheets for all Survey Center employees (including students).

Emerson DC (School of Communication)

Appointed by the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. Yearly $5,000 stipend.

Tasks:

Plan, organize, and execute student recruitment campaigns independently or in collaboration with Washington Center representatives.
Periodically revise and adjust all aspects of the DC program in collaboration with Washington Center representative and Emerson College leadership.
Assist Emerson College students with the selection of classes and management of academic credits during the Spring semester and over the summer.
Provide mentorship to students who are evaluating and selecting internships in DC.
Organize info sessions for students who are admitted to the Washington Center..
Provide assistance with the revision of agreements between Emerson College and the Washington Center..
Offer assistance to the Office of Internationalization and Equity regarding the management of international students who are part of the DC Program.
Periodically travel to Washington D.C. to check in with DC Program students as well as to strengthen relations with alums and expand the footprint of the program..
Periodically assist students who might be experiencing issues at the Washington Center.

Assistant Directors

Global BFA (School of the Arts)

Appointed by the Dean. Two-year appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year; $5,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Attend monthly internal GBFA meetings at Emerson.
Attend monthly meetings with key players from Emerson and Paris College of Art.
Attend monthly Co-curricular meetings to discuss creation of opportunities for students outside the classroom.
Maintain communication with the GBFA Director of weekly progress.
Assist the Director in coordinating faculty teaching assignments for all courses in the program.
Coordinate with Chair, Associate Chairs and MTP at Emerson to ensure adequate equipment, facilities and staffing support are in place to support academics during summer sessions 1 & 2.
Coordinate with VMA to create and fill rosters for all courses (in-person or online) and submit them to the Registrar (GBFA students do not self-register).
Work with Director of Film Department (PCA) to ensure all students are registered into correct courses while attending at Paris.
Assist GBFA Director in working with Student Success Office regarding students entering or returning from a period of Leave of Absence including reentry advising.
Serve as academic advisor for Y1 and Y2 students.
Ensure availability of theaters, galleries or other facilities for capstone presentations.
Work with Career Services and the Alumni Office to organize and schedule informational events for the students about resources available to them (e.g., Emerge, etc).
Facilitate communication between Emerson Career Services and PCA to provide internship and experiential opportunities in the USA and France/Europe.
Support, in cooperation with the Internationalization Office, a semi-annual speaker series featuring industry leaders (“Industry Talks”).
Serve on the Graduation Committee to organize and hold graduation ceremonies on each campus.
Act as point-of-contact in the absence of the Program Director.

Business of Creative Enterprises (School of Communication)

Appointed by the Dean. Two-year appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year; $5,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Support BCE Director in development and coordination of curriculum, course scheduling, and mentoring of faculty.
Lead and oversee student groups (e.g., BCE Ambassadors, BCE Mentors).
Propose, produce, and/or lead implementation of BCE programming (e.g., events, special sessions) per guidance of BCE Director.
Liaise with key leaders, thought partners, and communities in service of BCE interests (e.g., curriculum, faculty recruitment, student outcomes).

Emerson Prison Initiative (MILAIS)

Appointed by the Dean. Two-year appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year; $5,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Schedule classes, plan degrees, recruit faculty and tutors for MCI-Concord and Northeastern Correctional Center.
Meet with Advising re: EPI degree once a year; as needed for EPI students on Boston campus.
Coordinate orientations and training/processing sessions.
Plan and manage academic calendar in coordination with Site Coordinator / Reentry Coordinator.
Liaise with Registrar and Academic Affairs.
Schedule with Northeastern Correctional Center staff.
Manage relationships with College offices (Finance, Financial Aid, Student Success).
Liaise with Manager of Continuing Education for DOC and Head Teacher at MCI-Concord.
Visit MCI-Concord and NECC 1-2 semester (program/degree focus).
Plan EPI Commencement.
Plan Boston campus special event (with Director and admin staff).
Regularly review EPI website content to make sure it is up to date.
Constant Contact event promotion.
Newsletter (input on structure/features/assemble/send).
Weekly meeting with Reentry Coordinator with regard to Emerson College partnerships.
Bi-weekly meeting with EPI Leadership.
Monthly meeting with Dean.
Monthly EPI AC Meeting.

Coordinator

Undergraduate Curriculum (MILAIS)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency per year; $2,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Oversee student progress and degree completion in the IDS Program.
Meet weekly with the Dean and Associate Director of MILAIS.
Assist students with IDS planning, application completion, and accessing opportunities related to their IDS major (study abroad, internships, etc.).
Advise current students and meet with potential internal transfers.
Oversee progress of the MI Seminar courses.
Meet with MI course instructors to discuss the course relationship with the IDS program.
Present the IDS Program at Orientation events and Admissions events.
Chair the IDS Curriculum Committee.
Chair the Marlboro Institute Communitee Committee.
Maintain student records, applications, and more in collaboration with the Associate Director, the Program Coordinator, and the Dean.
Coordinate events like capstone showcase, graduation celebrations, bridges trips, community gatherings.

Foundations Curriculum (VMA)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year.

Tasks:

Coordinate curriculum with Associate Chairs.
Act as point-of-contact for all faculty and graduate assistants teaching and working in the Foundations courses.
Serve as a bridge between VMA practice and studies faculty.
Schedule and budget guest speakers in the colloquium series in collaboration with the Chair.
Maintain weekly communication with the Foundations faculty.
Teach two sections of the VM133 Colloquium per semester.
Oversee the coordination of faculty in the four core courses of the VMA major.
Coordinate with Chair, Associate Chairs at Emerson to ensure adequate equipment, facilities and staffing support are in place to support academics.
Ensure availability of guest speakers, workshop instructors, and appropriate workshop spaces for Colloquium courses.
Serve as coordinator for Foundations faculty: work with VMA leadership to ensure diversity of faculty is rostered each semester; coordinate faculty to ensure diversity of content in each year’s syllabi; and, address student issues with the Student Success Office.

BFA Curriculum & BA Capstone (VMA)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. Two course equivalencies per year.

Tasks:

Chair the BFA Program & BA Capstone Committee.
Conduct outreach and recruitment of new students.
Organize & conduct information sessions.
Meet with prospective students individually.
Work with IT on updating on-line application processes.
Select the Andrea Montoni Catalyst Film Fund in consultation with the Committee members.
Organize the end of AY screenings.
Organize student project proposal reviews alongside the BFA Committee.
Notify students of acceptance or rejection.
Meet with students to provide feedback on rejected applications.
Speak at Freshman Orientation alongside Chair and other Program Heads.
Report back to department meetings on work of committee.
Meet with Chair over various matters (student films, grant awards etc.).

Undergraduate Curriculum (WLP)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency; $2,000 summer stipend for Literature Coordinator for all transfers work.

Tasks:

Common to all:

Meet with all area faculty members (with invitations to Affiliated faculty, but they are not required to attend) at least 2x a semester on 1st Thursday of a month.
Meet once a year with groups of faculty teaching required major curriculum classes to discuss vision and direction of the various groups of classes.
Identify any areas of the undergraduate curriculum in their area that need further development.
Meet and consult with faculty proposing new courses and/or changes in existing courses in their area. Ensure that new courses proposed meet departmental pedagogical guidelines.
Serve as Academic Advisor for WLP majors in their area.
Advise IDS students who want a component in their area.
Evaluate/approve all individual study-abroad credits for major equivalencies, consulting with other area heads as needed.
Evaluate/approve all individual transfer credits for major equivalencies in their area, consulting with other area heads as needed.
Answer advising-related questions in their area from faculty colleagues.
Represent their area faculty and curriculum on Curriculum Committee.
Make recommendations concerning academic resources, including library/research needs, technology and support equipment. Communicate needs to the Chair.
Meet with/consult with/contribute as needed regarding WLP curriculum’s interface with other majors and minors in the college, e.g., Comedic Arts; Business of Creative Enterprises; Africana Studies Minor; Women’s and Gender Studies Minor, etc.
Revise & edit WLP Undergraduate Student Handbook, w/help of staff.
Review and revise Undergraduate Catalog copy.
Work together as area heads to schedule and lead information session for undergraduates interested in graduate school; a separate town hall event for undergraduates about WLP.
Represent the department at admissions events along with other area heads.

Specific to:

Literature

Meet once a year with faculty teaching general education curriculum classes to discuss vision and direction of the various groups of classes and to ensure that new courses proposed as meeting general education requirements meet those standards.
Lead informational sessions on the literature concentration capstone.
Review all transfers to all areas during summer.

Creative Writing

Schedule and lead informational meeting for students planning to write a BFA thesis.
Solicit manuscripts, assign judges, and notify winners and losers for the following writing awards: Boston College Poetry Festival; WLP Senior Writing Awards; American Academy of Poets Award.
Schedule and run Senior Writing Awards.

Publishing

Identify problematic overlaps with the MA program in Publishing and Writing.
Advise students interested in the 4+1 program.
Work with the Publishing and Writing MA GPD to ensure smooth transition from Undergrad classes to grad classes for 4+1 students (~15-20/year).

Note: One of the three area coordinators of WLP volunteers the extra task of serving on the college-wide curriculum committee.

Undergraduate Curriculum (PA)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. One equivalency per year, or, two (determined by size).

Theatre, Theatre and Performance, Theatre Education and Performance, Dance, Design/Tech, Stage Production

Tasks:

Common to all:

Plan/manage/run the monthly area meeting.
Strategize, plan, assign, and schedule courses (working with Chair).
Recruit affiliated faculty in the area and work with the Chair to hire.
Review area syllabi.
Advise area students.
Mentor area faculty.
Act as the first step liaison between area faculty and their needs/requests/issues.
Advise on classroom management issues with Title IX cases with the Title IX officer.
Manage and approve all necessary curricular change forms.
Attend and represent area in the Performing Arts Curriculum Committee.
Attend Emerson Stage Advisory committee.
Summer course selection and faculty organizing (working with the Chair).

Specific to:

Theatre and Performance

Travel to NYC, LA, and Chicago to run the Unified Acting Auditions (run info sessions and admission auditions).
Meet with all non-Performing Arts majors who want to change majors into T and P, manage the set-up of their auditions, make the admission decisions and communicate them to students.
Communicate with academic leaders at ELA and Kasteel Well re: acting classes (equipment needs, class planning, staffing, curricular changes).
Work with Craig Mathers on the strategy/recruitment/advising for the BFA Acting Studio and its info sessions and auditions.
Act as liaison to the Office of the Arts for all Performing Arts studio/classroom needs.
Act as point person for Performing Arts involvement in Bright Light Screening Events and related activities/workshops.
Yearly strategy for the BFA Acting Showcase.
Manage planning/outfitting of Studio 1 into an On-Camera Room (work with multiple offices – VMA equipment office, Media Services, Dean’s Office etc. to implement these room and equipment changes).
Manage all communication with the dept, students, and Advising on the new Performing Arts advising model changes and guide all on how to operate in the new model.
Manage Performing Arts staff to help oversee the email Casting Connection listerv; manage all communication to PA/VMA students about the new system.
Manage the new BFA Acting studio audition model, restructured to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Work with IT to create specific listservs for more direct and nuanced communication with different factions of acting students.
Organize end-of-year Performing Arts acting awards.
Theatre Education and Performance
Address proposed changes in Theatre Education coursework necessitated by changes in state standards for licensure by the MA Department of Education.
Organize student teaching placements for undergrads seeking licensure.
Act as liaison between area schools offering employment and TE/TE&P majors.

Undergraduate Curriculum (CSD)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency per year; $2,000 summer stipend, if needed.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health and Social Change

Tasks:

Common to all:

Collaborate with the undergraduate admissions team in recruitment events (e.g., Picture Yourself at Emerson, Open Houses).
Act at the point of contact for new students, prospects, and students interested in changing majors.
Lead the advising of students and support faculty in their role as advisors.
Work with undergraduate admission staff and enrollment management to maintain a program enrollment that is aligned with the College’s plans.
Collaborate with the Chair of the Department in facilitating employment appointments for students.
Participate in the Department’s Executive Committee and in other departmental meetings as required.
Meet with students enrolled in the major to regularly advise them or coordinate their advising with other faculty members.
Consult with other faculty members in making recommendations about graduation exception policies, including course substitutions or waivers.
Consult with the Chair of the Department and program faculty in coordinating and developing curriculum/program changes and presenting those changes for approval.
Review the program’s course catalog for accuracy and submit the required changes.
Collaborate with the Office of Academic Assessment to guarantee that all academic and programmatic decisions are supported by results of assessment processes.
Collaborate with the Chair of the Department in annual planning (e.g., strategic plan, annual work plan) and in matters related to reporting (e.g., EdFind, CAA annual report).
Provide reasonable availability during the summer to advise students and support course registration. The availability will be arranged with the Chair of the Department previous to the beginning of the summer term.

Graduate Program Support (CSD)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency per year.

Tasks:

In collaboration with the GPD, advise all residential grad students and ensure that students fulfill their departmental graduation requirement with all aspects of their portfolio.
Establish interprofessional relationships and collaborate with other school programs to build partnerships to bring IPE opportunities and events to students.
Work within the faculty/clinical staff in the CSD department, across the residential and distance learning modalities, to build the foundation of the clinical Pediatric and Adult cases and, once done, collaborate with partnering institutions (Simmons, Quinnipiac, Tufts Medical) to further develop the cases.
Identify and coordinate guest presenters for the department throughout the year with invitations to both modalities (residential and distance learning students).

Comprehensive Examination (CSD)

Appointed by the Chair. Annual appointment, renewable for a second term. One course equivalency per year.

Tasks:

Lead the Comprehensive Exam process for both residential and Speech@Emerson modalities.
Design the exam and disseminate information about the exam to students and faculty.
Plan for and train proctors and implement exams.
Select and train readers and monitor readers’ feedback.
Inform students of results and track outcomes.

Writing and Academic Resource Center (WARC) (WLP)

Appointed by the Chair in consultation with the Dean. Annual appointment, renewable. Two course equivalencies per year; $5,000 summer stipend.

Tasks:

Train, coordinate, and supervise Writing Consultant and Peer Writing Consultant team.
Oversee plagiarism development program.
Develop training and community building resources for WARC consultants and student employees.
Attend public speaking engagements re: WARC services across campus.
Attend interdepartmental meetings, as needed.
Coordinate meeting and development events for WARC staff.
Develop student self-access support resources.

EmersonWRITES (Writing, Literature, and Publishing)

Appointed by the Chair. Annual appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year.

Tasks:

Oversee curriculum and program development and design of free creative writing program for Boston Public School students.
Hire, supervise, and mentor (through professional development sessions and meetings) MFA and MA graduate student instructors to co-teach 4-6 courses per year.
Partner with SJC on recruitment efforts (target enrollment, approx.. 40-50 students per year).
Assist with design on lunch programming.
Publish student work in annual journal, SPINE, and host showcase event.
Liaise with SJC and Admission on Pathways scholarship.
Evaluate courses and teachers.

EmersonTHEATRE (Performing Arts)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable. One course equivalency per year.

Tasks:

EmersonTHEATRE is a performance group of urban high school students from the Boston Area.
Meet weekly on Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Create 2 original productions annually.
Create workshops for the development of material around social issues.
Generate script using students’ words.
Direct and produce public performances of these productions.
Interface with Admissions and Office of Student Success, who fund the program.
Advocate for students taking advantage of the scholarship opportunity which is part of EmersonTHEATRE.
Maintain records, permission slips, and communicate with participants and the college regularly.
Troubleshoot attendance issues.

Institutional Coordinator for MA Department of Education (Performing Arts and Communication Sciences & Disorders)

Appointed by the Provost. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. One equivalency per year. Position rotated among departments with certification programs.

Tasks:

Attend meetings, summits, retreats, etc. with/presented by Mass DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) and represent Emerson College.
Track student licensure status for CAP (Candidate Assessment of Performance), Title II, and Formal Review paperwork from admissions to program completion.
Track student enrollment in licensure courses for Title II paperwork, to be updated each semester (this includes students that exit the licensure program).
Track cooperating teachers (for student teaching) and complete vouchers (course waiver for taking a student teacher).
Discuss new voucher or credit system that works better for the needs of Theatre Education, Speech@Emerson, and Communication Sciences & Disorders and Speech@Emerson.
Support documentation to track progress toward Annual Goals (as listed on the Title II report) and Formal Review Goals.
Work with partners across the college and assist area faculty in developing instruments, disseminating surveys/tools, and collecting/analyzing data for Formal Review.
Complete yearly reporting (Candidate of Assessment of Performance batch upload which happens in the summer, Title II report which happens in the Spring, etc.). Then, prior to the Formal Review complete the self-study. Each of these includes collaboration with: Registrar, Performing Arts Admin., Theatre Education area, Speech@Emerson, Communication Sciences & Disorders.
Update practicum placement spreadsheet yearly (which includes diversifying/adding new individuals to the list).
Establish new, diverse placements and partnerships for TE, CSD, and Speech@Emerson.
Work with faculty in the TE area to reimagine and restructure the curriculum and pedagogy to align to the forthcoming DESE changes in CAP, licensure processes, and requirements.
Build a more effective mentorship program for student teaching supervisors, cooperating teachers, and student teachers (candidates), which is embedded into the program.

Internship (Departments)

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. If more than 12 students in AY, one course equivalency per year; if less, $200 per student.

Tasks:

Promote internship opportunities as widely as possible as often as possible.
Regularly liaise with Career Development about internship questions and issues.
Meet with students about internship questions.
Hold information sessions on Zoom or in-person with internship outlets.
Design and update Canvas course for summer, fall, and spring Internship course sections.
Supervise Internship class for undergrads and grads, meeting online regularly through term.
Assign and grade internship class papers and responses.
Consult with employers on student progress and address concerns as needed.
Follow up with internship supervisors for evaluations of the interns.
Regularly scrutinize job and internship boards, and then promote to department students.
Meet with students re: job possibilities.
Coordinate with Career Services about what they are and are not doing.
Help students with any issues that may arise during their internships.

Leader, Fellow, Ambassador

Area Leader (Performing Arts)

Voice, BFA Acting, Movement

Appointed by the Chair. Annual appointment, renewable up to three years. Yearly $2,500 stipend.

Tasks:

Lead the area curriculum and review area syllabi.
Suggest affiliated faculty in the area to the Chair.
Advise area students.
Act as the first step liaison between area faculty and their needs/requests/issues.
Represent the area in the Performing Arts Curriculum Committee, when needed.
Coach voice to annual EmStage plays.
Coach movement to annual EmStage plays.

Summer Subcommittee Leader (Performing Arts)

Appointed by the Chair on the recommendation of EmStage Artistic Director. Summer appointment, renewable. $ 6,500 stipend.

Tasks:

Assign subcommittee’s titles (subcommittee heads must be familiar with all of the titles that their subcommittee members read and vet); each title must be read by at least two subcommittee members (students).
Guide the directors of how and where to find the titles and send them to subcommittee members.
Ensure subcommittee members have the correct subcommittee’s vetting form.
Send reminders to subcommittee members about the due date for Round one and then Round two.
Meet with subcommittee members once during Round One and once during Round Two.
Remind all subcommittee members about the July (halfway point between Round One and Round Two) meeting (attended by all) with Emerson Stage Artistic Director and Emerson Stage Institutional Dramaturg.
Identify which student from their subcommittee will join the Emerson Stage Standing Committee as a student representative for the fall semester standing committee meetings.
Meet with the subcommittee and decide collectively on the top titles (no more than five) that their subcommittee will send to the Emerson Stage Standing Committee for further consideration.
Disband the subcommittee as soon as the titles have been selected and sent to the Artistic Director.

Global Pathways Program Leader (Internationalization and Global Engagement)

Appointed by the Vice Provost of Internationalization. Annual appointment, renewable. $6,500 for the course; travel, board and per diem expenses.

Tasks:

Curriculum and Program Design.
Design and Distribute recruitment promotional materials.
Student Recruitment meetings.
Evaluate and select applications.
Facilitate student on-boarding process.
Participate in safety training workshop by Emerson police.
Serve as the liaison between internationalization and students.
Work with local service providers on the program.
Go to Internationalization Fair before and after the program.
Liaise with department program coordinators to get major credit for class.

Engagement Lab Fellow (Provost’s Office)

Appointed by the Provost. One-year appointment. One course equivalency.

Tasks:

Help advise student fellows.
Participate in the organizing of thematic initiatives (gun violence, climate justice) by connecting with community partners and participating in community leadership meetings.
Help to organize curriculum and meetings for faculty fellows.
Work with their departments to recruit new faculty and promote courses.

Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) Ambassador (Provost’s Office)

Appointed by the Provost. One-year appointment, renewable one year. $5,000 stipend per semester. Lead Ambassador $6,500 per semester.

Tasks:

Organize and coordinate CITL engagement with Orientation, Course Spa days.
Help organize and develop Teacher Training Initiatives with various departments and programs - from OAA, ITG, Library, Student Accessibility Services, Social Justice Center among other college offices.
Facilitate the planning of CITL offerings with the other Ambassadors and schedule the Let's Talk Teaching, and CITL Workshops and promote and publicize these offerings in any given semester.
Work with department chairs and program heads to identify ways of CITL support for their respective faculty - affiliated and full time.
Offer one on one meetings.
Peer Observation and Reviews.
Help Syllabus design and implementation of teaching tools.
Informally mentor colleagues with any unique challenges they may experience in the classroom or within their department systems.

LEAP Fellow (Library)

Appointed by the Director of Academic Assessment. One-year appointment, renewable one year. $1,000 stipend per semester..

Tasks:

One faculty fellow from each department; all meet regularly with the Director of Academic Assessment and Learning Assessment Designer.
They determine each semester’s LEAP project with the Director of Academic Assessment and the department chairs and keep records of previous LEAP projects to ensure that all corners of the department are getting attention.
Coordinate with the Director, Academic Assessment and Academic Assessment Designer, in discussing each semester's initiative and its logic.
Find 3-5 suitable volunteers / project to serve as LEAP reviewers for the semester.
Meet (1 hour) with the assembled reviewers to explain the process and discuss the rubric, including any needed changes and handle questions among the LEAP volunteers, as needed.
Meet a second time (1 hour) with reviewers when everyone has completed the work to discuss findings.
Reach out to faculty whose sections might be reviewed to explain project and request permission, if they agree, determine what kind of student work will be shared and set schedule to retrieve student work.
Collect syllabus from faculty member.
Ensure student work has been submitted to the Office of Academic Assessment and is prepared and anonymized.
Write a formal report on the findings and deliver it to the Office of Academic Assessment and the department Chair, along with any recommendations from reviewers or LEAP.
Verbally report on their work, its progress, and findings in department meetings.

Faculty Advisor

Co-Curricular

Appointed by the Chair. Two-year appointment, renewable for a second term. $2,000 stipend.

Tasks:

Common to all:

Assist the organization, be familiar with its programs and activities, provide an educational experience for its individual members, and help in the growth and development of the group by providing direction through advice, understanding, and clarification.
Assist officers with understanding their duties, including running programs, organizing projects, constitution edits, and leadership transitions.
Ensure continuity of the organization is preserved through a constitution, minutes, files, traditions, and annual events.
Encourage students to understand and apply the Student Org Contract.
Attend as many organization meetings and events as possible.
Support all members through leadership development by staying up-to-date and knowledgeable on common student organization issues.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority and report criminal and/or hate/bias-related incidents to ECPD, SEAL, and other offices as required by Emerson policies.
Consult with students on forming an annual budget and developing programs.
Consult with students for future leadership of the organization..
Be a facilitator, both among officers of the Executive Board and between officers and members.
Connect students with alum working in the field to create a mentorship program.
Serve as a resource for students, especially concerning College policies, regulations, and services.
Maintain separation from day-to-day organization activities and routine decision-making. Although advisors may be called upon to help provide advice and oversight, they should do so while recognizing the overall responsibility and leadership of the organization should be maintained by the students, not controlled by the advisor.
Meet with student leadership weekly.
Attend student productions/events.

Specific to:

Journalism

Review student productions to ensure they meet journalistic standards.
Teach workshops on writing and on-camera presence.
Organize student coverage of the Super Bowl media week.
Travel with students for Super Bowl coverage to correct scripts and web stories and help with technical issues.
Organize a trip to Washington DC Cherry Blossom Kite Festival so students can create special programming.
Take students to the national Society of Professional Journalists conference.
Review video packages students create as part of the organization and offer professional feedback for corrections.
Review student news productions and offer feedback so students can develop writing and anchoring skills.
Ensure students have equal access to opportunities and equipment.

MILAIS Capstone Co-Curricular

Connect Seniors working on their capstone projects with other students interested in assisting with the projects.
Meet regularly with the students to monitor the progress of their projects.
Review student write-ups of their work on the senior projects.
Discuss how the senior capstones influence the co-curricular students’ own work.