Professor of Leadership
- Employer
- Air University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- $80,000.00 - $125,000.00
- Date posted
- Apr 8, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Education Administration & Leadership
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Summary
Air University's Air War College (AWC) Leadership Institute invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Professor of Leadership Studies. The member's primary responsibility is to serve as a professor of leadership studies for use in teaching Air University course offerings, research and personal scholarship, and service to the Air University and the United States Air Force. The position will reside in the AU Leadership Institute within AWC
ResponsibilitiesDuties will also include assisting the institute in fulfilling
its core mission as directed by the Commander, Air University, and
the Commandant, AWC. Duties include developing leadership programs
and curriculum for Air University programs; promoting leadership
and leader development throughout the USAF; evaluating programs of
leadership development; conducting leadership-related research and
analysis; and providing strategic outreach and consultation for the
University with internal and external partners. Academic rank for
the position is AD-21 (Instructor) through AD-23 (Associate
Professor), depending on qualifications.
Focus areas for the professor position include, but are not limited
to, a broad knowledge and wide range of experience in the subject
matter field, to include such areas as leadership theory,
human-domain ("soft skills"), communication, coaching and
mentoring, adult education, organizational assessment,
organizational culture/climate, negotiations, crisis leadership,
management & business skills, critical/creative/strategic
thinking, ethics, and complex problem solving (innovation).
Specifically, the applicant should have the ability to relate these
subjects to the role of military leadership and command in the
context of the profession of arms. The applicant should have
outstanding teaching skills, primarily to professional audiences in
resident survey courses, undergraduate programs, and graduate
programs; knowledge of educational technology and instructional
techniques; knowledge of student learning evaluation methods and
procedures; and skill in designing and developing learning material
and experiences. Applicant should have knowledge of research
methods and the ability to conduct scholarship in their area of
expertise, and the ability to write to publishable scholarly
standards. Applicants must have the ability to communicate
effectively, orally, and in writing. The professor will also
provide institutional service to the School, Air University, the
Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
Teaches about leadership and professionalism. Designs, develops,
delivers, and assesses learning in designated lessons, courses,
and/or electives. Establishes student learning outcomes and
activities. Selects readings, research, and other tasks necessary
for students to accomplish learning outcomes. Guides, stimulates
discussion, and evaluates participation and contribution of
students. Delivers lectures, conducts seminars, facilitates on-line
forums, participates in panel discussions, and collaborates with
other faculty and curriculum developers in area of expertise at
various institutions such as other professional military and
continuing education schools, civilian institutions, and other
learned societies. (40%)
Conducts scholarship about leadership and professionalism. Conducts
scholarship, to include the scholarship of discovery, integration,
and/or application. Maintains academic currency by consistently
reviewing professional literature and regularly engaging with other
professional military education schools, professional
organizations, AF/DoD institutions, colleges, and universities.
(30%)
Performs service to include academic leadership and administrative
activities for Air University, USAF, DoD, and the scholarly
community. Undertakes additional duties supporting academic and
administrative aspects of the organization either voluntarily or as
assigned by leadership. (30%)
For questions about this position please contact Megan Allison at (phone) 334-953-5459 or (email) megan.allison.2@au.af.edu
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