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ACADEMIC DIRECTOR AND CLINICAL ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Employer
New York University School of Professional Studies
Location
New York City, New York
Salary
$85,000 - $135,000
Date posted
May 4, 2023

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR AND CLINICAL ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

New York University School of Professional Studies
Division of Programs in Business

The NYU School of Professional Studies seeks an Academic Director and Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Project Management for the Division of Programs in Business.

The Academic Director will oversee the Master of Science in Project Management. S/he will be responsible for the management and development of academic curriculum, hiring, oversight, and on-going communication with adjunct faculty, and management of student concerns.  Additionally, the Academic Director will teach within the graduate program.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Division of Programs in Business, the Academic Director will lead the Project Management faculty and draw support from the field to advance the academic mission of this graduate program. S/he will work closely with the Department Chair to implement the vision for the graduate programs and to increase their profiles and visibility.

This full-time faculty position is a nine-month appointment with a two-year renewable faculty contract; the Academic Director role is an eleven-month administrative appointment that runs concurrent with the faculty role.  The rank of the position is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a committed educator, with evidence of meaningful contributions in industry and/or academia. S/he will possess advanced academic credentials (Ph.D., or other advanced terminal degree), and a minimum of five years of substantial direct experience in project or program management. Expertise and familiarity with the field of project management is required. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is strongly preferred. We seek an individual with professional experience who can oversee academic content and delivery in alignment with current industry needs and emerging trends in the field. Candidates who have experience with a diverse population of students are especially encouraged to apply. Prior teaching experience is required. 

About the Division of Programs in Business
The Division of Programs in Business provides applied, professional education for students interested in becoming leaders in the functional areas of a business: marketing, human resources, management and technology, and finance.  Students from around the world are immersed in highly relevant curricular and co-curricular experiences that combine academic theory and the rich professional expertise of industry practitioners from New York City’s business community.  This creates a dynamic teaching and learning environment in which students gain and apply practical skills to solve complex, real-world problems of business and society.

The Project Management degree is one of two degree programs in the Management and Technology department with more than 100 adjunct faculty members.  The program prepares approximately 300 graduate students per year to become innovative and socially responsible leaders in their chosen fields. 


About the NYU School of Professional Studies
Founded in 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) offers a broad range of degree and noncredit programs that are professionally oriented, integrate theory with real-world practice, and are taught by faculty members who are leaders and innovators in their fields. The School plays a critical role in workforce development in emerging and evolving sectors of industry in New York City and around the globe including: real estate; marketing and PR; technology and project management; global affairs; hospitality, travel, and tourism; human capital management; sports business; communications/media; publishing; professional writing; translation; and the arts, among others. NYUSPS has grown to become the third-largest graduate school of NYU, attracting students from around the world. The School also serves the undergraduate market with traditional, four-year degrees in real estate, hotel and tourism management, and sports management in addition to programs for post-traditional students. Working professionals and adult learners can enhance their careers and/or enrich their intellect through more than 1,500 continuing education courses, certificates, and diploma programs, as well as through world-renowned industry conferences, seminars, and events. NYUSPS is committed to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access throughout the School. 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.


Application Instructions
To apply, go to:  http://apply.interfolio.com/118424.  Please submit a cover letter and CV.  While not required upon initial application, finalists will be asked to submit references. The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

For best consideration, please submit materials by May 31, 2023.  The search will continue until the ideal candidate is identified.  (Note: applications will still be considered after the priority deadline.)

NYU appreciates all applications but can only respond to qualified candidates selected for advancement in the interview process.
 
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