Assistant Professor of Leadership

Location

Spartanburg, SC | United States

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SUMMARY OF POSITION: The assistant professor of leadership is a tenure track position. The assistant professor of leadership will teach four classes in the fall and four in the spring. Opportunities for teaching summer courses also exist but are not required . This position is assigned to the Professional Leadership Department and will teach, advise, and chair/serve on dissertation committees for EdD students. In addition, as assigned within teaching responsibilities, this position will teach in the Masters in Management Leadership Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The assistant professor of leadership will teach four classes in the fall and four in the spring (50%). In addition, this position will include chairing and serving on dissertation committees (45%). The assistant professor will participate in faculty and departmental meetings (5%), such as accreditation and program orientation meetings. The assistant professor will teach in both Greenville and Spartanburg and will be assigned an office in Greenville, and one in Spartanburg as space allows. The assistant professor will serve on at least one campus faculty committee after the first year. The assistant professor will also perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Professional Leadership. The assistant professor is evaluated by the Chair of the Department of Professional Leadership.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. The assistant professor of leadership must maintain compliance with the College's Service Expectations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Organizational Management, or related area. Preference is given to candidates who can show teaching experience or familiarity with leadership programs. Preference is also given to prior service on dissertation committees.

Minimum qualifications: Terminal degree in Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess a terminal degree in leadership or related area, experience teaching in doctoral programs, experience serving on dissertation committees, and experience as a dissertation committee chair.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficient with Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Suite, APA 7 Writing format, Canvas Course Management. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Organized, adaptive, and ability to prioritize. Ability to work independently.

GUIDELINES AND SUPERVISION: The assistant professor of leadership will report to the Chair of the Professional Leadership Department.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Must be willing and able to work at both Converse locations: Spartanburg (main campus) and Greenville (UCG), and serve on and chair multiple dissertation committees each year of employment.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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