Director of Organizational Leadership

Buena Vista University invites applications for a tenure-track Director of the Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program is a 30-credit-hour, online program with 4 track options. In addition to teaching courses, the Director is responsible for program and curriculum administration and oversight. Duties include hiring, mentoring, and evaluating faculty; scheduling and assigning faculty to courses; assessment and program improvement; and admitting, mentoring, and advising students through program completion. Courses are offered in an 8-week, online asynchronous format, with 6 terms per year. Directors teach 5 courses per year with approximately half of their time devoted to administrative duties.

This is a full-time, off-sight position, but knowledge of the Midwest and the ability to engage in occasional regional travel is strongly preferred. Directors have 12-month contracts and are allowed to take up to 8 weeks of time off during the calendar year.

Qualifications

You must possess a PhD in communication, business-focused organizational leadership, leadership studies or an ED.D in Organizational Leadership. In addition, you must provide evidence of successful teaching in an online format. The following are also desirable: experience in personnel and budgetary management; curriculum oversight and development; support for the university’s mission; strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work collaboratively; strong organizational, assessment, presentation, and communication skills; and effective leadership, strategic planning, writing, and intercultural skills.

To apply, submit your letter of application, graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable with application; official copies will be required for appointment), teaching philosophy statement, current CV, and at least four professional reference contacts (including title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number). Review of applications will begin September 5 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. A background check will be completed on the final candidate.

Buena Vista University is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in Northwest Iowa. Since 1891, we have prepared students for lifelong success and blended liberal arts with real-world applications. BVU expands access to quality education by empowering the people who propel Iowa forward in order to power rural vitality and personal prosperity. We foster an environment based on success both for our students and our employees, and we strive to build and support a diverse community. BVU firmly stands behind our motto, Education for Service, and was recently awarded the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

While this position may be remote, in Storm Lake you will find impressive amenities perfect for families, students, young professionals, and retirees alike. Residents and visitors enjoy an energetic downtown that is home to a variety of locally owned retail stores that complement several national chains. There is an array of shopping, dining, and professional services, as well as a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. We are a diverse community in both population and opportunity. Most importantly, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life. Learn more at BVU.edu/StormLake.

Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer and especially welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to any aspect of the university’s diversity.