About the Opportunity
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Education is seeking an exceptional scholar and administrator to serve as the inaugural program director for the newly created online EdD in Organizational Leadership. This is a unique opportunity to lead the School of Education's new online EdD program in Organizational Leadership, designed for working professionals with leadership experience who are motivated to effect continuous improvement and systemic sustainable change across nonprofit, private, and community organizations, government agencies, businesses, and schools.
About the Role
As the Program Director & Clinical Faculty for Online EdD in Organizational Leadership, you will play a central role in the program's administration, coordination, and teaching. This is a full-time, fixed-term, 12-month appointment at the rank of clinical assistant, associate, or full professor. The target start date is November 1, 2023, and is negotiable, with an initial 3-year appointment. The appointment is renewable and contingent on performance and availability of funds.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Management: Represent the program to both internal and external audiences, provide oversight and management of all key operational areas of program delivery, and ensure the achievement of program metrics and outcomes.
- Curriculum Development and Maintenance: Work with faculty to define and continue to evolve the curriculum and co-curricular elements of the program and facilitate course development and updates as needed in alignment with curriculum design and program goals.
- Teaching: Teach courses in the program commensurate with their expertise.
- Admissions Process: Oversee admissions criteria and a rolling admissions process, provide guidance to team members and faculty reviewing applications, and facilitate timely review of applications.
- Instructor Management: Identify instructors needed for course delivery and oversee the hiring, section assignments, support, and assessment of section instructors.
- Student Support Oversight: Ensure student services personnel have and use accurate curriculum and program information when guiding students. Review and help resolve, or facilitate the resolution, of student issues and requests requiring academic approval.
- Support Culminating Experiences: Facilitate the management, and ensure completion and documentation, of capstone projects in accordance with School of Education and Graduate School requirements.
- Design, Support, and Participate in Immersions: As appropriate, lead and/or participate in the creation and implementation of in-person experiences for the program.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
* An earned doctorate in organizational leadership or closely related fields is required.
* The position requires experience in curriculum and course development, as well as teaching in, and/or management of, online graduate programs in organizational leadership or a closely aligned field.
* Successful candidates also will have leadership experience in nonprofit, community, or business settings and a demonstrated ability to draw connections between social science research and leadership practice.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Recent professional experience with directing and teaching in graduate online programs in organizational leadership or closely related fields is highly preferred.
* Special Physical/Mental Requirements: Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Work Environment and Company Culture
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a member of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's faculty, you will have access to a range of professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, and research funding. You will also have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines.
How to Apply
To apply for the position, submit a letter of interest, vita, and the names of four references with full contact information, using the online application process at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/258002. For full consideration, all application materials should be received by August 1, 2023, at which time the search committee will begin reviewing applications. The search will remain open until filled.
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