Director, Southwest Florida Leadership Institute, Associate/Full Professor (R0002006)
- Employer
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Sep 21, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Management
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Summary
The Southwest Florida Leadership Institute (SFLI) is housed in
the Lutgert College of Business. The Director will develop the
programs of the Institute and direct its daily operations, engage
and collaborate with external corporate partners to plan and
deliver SFLI training and micro-credentialing opportunities for
their executives and workforce, and develop internal relationships
and training opportunities for FGCU personnel. Additionally, the
Director will teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as
applicable; be involved in course and/or curriculum development;
research/scholarship appropriate to rank; and participate on
College and University committees and/or initiatives.
Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university
dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty
are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing
professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction
resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use
of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed
scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and
Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at
off-campus sites within our region.
Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and
maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which
students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social
activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life
reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international
worldview.
At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that
practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate
expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students
to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently
diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic
and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender
identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural
traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives
to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just
because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our
University stronger. The University community recognizes the
importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these
ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the
institution.
We seek colleagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and
inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to
apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow
and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.
- The reduced teaching load for this position will include four courses per academic year (including Fall, Spring and Summer); courses are offered in 16-week, 8-week, and 7-week formats, depending on Departmental needs.
- Providing vision for and establishment of the new Southwest Florida Leadership Institute in the Southwest Florida region, defining its role on campus and in the broader community, and developing Institute programs
- Working collaboratively with faculty, community partners, and other SFLI-affiliates on Institute programs and initiatives
- Managing and coordinating Institute project work with staff, faculty, and student research assistants
- Providing strategic leadership related to outreach and public service efforts
- Generating external funding (from grants, donations, or fees for services provided) to support the activities of the Institute
- Providing local, regional and national press media interviews
- 2-3 meetings with the external advisory board, annually
- Preparation of tables, graphs, reports and presentations.
- Survey design and implementation.
- Presentations relating to Institute initiatives to community groups.
- Client relations
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:- Terminal degree in Management, Leadership, or related field from an AACSB-accredited program or equivalent accreditation
- Current rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor
- Demonstrated record of scholarship in leadership and management consistent with rank
- Experience working with a leadership institute or similar leadership training/consulting experience
- Practical industry experience in a leadership role
- Demonstrated record of excellence in scholarship that includes publications in A-level journals
- Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses (both face-to-face and online)
- Experience with community outreach and planning of events that engage the community with the institution
- Track record of securing external funding through gifts and/or competitive grant programs
- Experience or commitment to the use of technology in distance learning & university teaching
- Ability to manage support staff, budgets, and grant funding
- Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes equity and inclusion
- Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University on scholarship and the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value continued high-quality scholarship and service to the school and university.
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter
- Five (5) Professional References
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