Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor, Executive Director

Troy University - Troy, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Troy, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor, Executive Director position at Troy University is a full-time faculty role within the Leadership Institute of the College of Education. This position is pivotal in overseeing the daily operations of the Leadership Institute, which includes the design and implementation of a relevant and practical undergraduate leadership curriculum. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and other colleges and offices at Troy University to enhance the educational offerings and ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of students. Additionally, the role involves overseeing summer leadership camps, including activities at the American Village, and participating in the coordination of the annual John Robert Lewis Leadership Lecture, typically held in February each year. The Executive Director will also be responsible for planning and implementing leadership-themed study abroad opportunities for Troy students, collaborating with Global Leadership Ph.D. faculty and students to enrich leadership programs for both undergraduate and high school students. A key aspect of this role is to bring notable leadership guest speakers to the Troy campus regularly, which will enhance the learning experience for students. The position also requires working with the Office of Development to raise funds for the Leadership Institute and presenting leadership lectures to Troy students in conjunction with the Chancellor's Capstone Leadership Class and the Global Leadership Ph.D. program. The Executive Director will serve as an ambassador for Troy University and will be tasked with crafting and implementing a strategic vision for the Leadership Institute. Notably, this position includes a reduced teaching load, allowing for a focus on leadership initiatives and program development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Leadership Institute.
• Work with faculty to design and implement a relevant, practical undergraduate leadership curriculum.
• Collaborate with other colleges and offices at Troy University.
• Oversee summer leadership camps, including American Village activities.
• Participate in the coordination of the annual John Robert Lewis Leadership Lecture.
• Plan and implement leadership-themed study abroad opportunities for Troy students.
• Collaborate with Global Leadership Ph.D. faculty and students to enrich leadership programs for undergraduate and high school students.
• Bring notable leadership guest speakers to the Troy campus on a regular basis.
• Work with the Office of Development to raise funds for the Leadership Institute.
• Present leadership lectures to Troy students in conjunction with the Chancellor's Capstone Leadership Class and the Global Leadership Ph.D.
• Serve as an ambassador for Troy University.
• Craft and implement a strategic vision for the Leadership Institute.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Terminal degree with a leadership focus, specialization, or emphasis.
• Extensive civic, corporate, education, or military leadership experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive leadership experience in a large organization with responsibility for many individuals.
• Extensive experience working with individuals from diverse cultures, including international individuals.
• Extensive experience planning curricula, teaching, and working with students and faculty.
• Extensive experience teaching online.
• Proven ability to work across a large organization and in a university setting.
• Previous experience as a director with responsibility for overseeing course content as well as other instructors.
• Working knowledge of military education and training, beneficial for working with online instruction and students from military families.
• Globally and culturally aware.