Cornell University-Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, or Professor of Practice

Cornell University-Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, or Professor of Practice

Professor of Practice in Engineering Leadership Programs

The Engineering Leadership Program at Cornell University is seeking faculty to join our team of talented, passionate professionals committed to developing the team and leadership capabilities of engineers. Cornell Engineering holds the radical view that all engineers need a strong foundation in followership, leadership, teamwork, and ethical communication; and that all engineering students have the right to high-quality personal and professional development as part of their education.

The ELP offers a variety of transformational programs to engage students at different levels of commitment and developmental readiness. Our offerings are based in science and include elements of personal reflection and experiential learning. Information about our programs is available at https://leadership.engineering.cornell.edu/

Since its inception in 2012, the Cornell Engineering Leadership Program has established a strong track record of success that engenders trust and collaboration among stakeholders within and outside the College of Engineering. We are now in an exciting period of growth in service of our goal to establish interpersonal, team, and ethical leader skills development as core elements of a Cornell Engineering degree.

We invite applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor of Practice. Responsibilities include co-teaching in one or more existing offerings including our flagship Engineering Leadership Certification Program; WE LEAD; Leadership Skills Clinics; and integrated team learning in technical courses.

This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual with higher education experience and an earned Ph.D. degree who is passionate about teaching and student development. The teaching responsibilities will be in person at the Cornell Ithaca campus.

The successful candidate(s) will have the following qualifications:

The qualifications for the Professor of Practice rank include distinguished professional experience and a record of practice-oriented instruction.
• Doctorate in organizational behavior, management, leadership, psychology, or a related field.
• A track record of innovation and teaching excellence in higher education
• Evidence of a thoughtful and effective approach to creating inclusive learning environments
• Leadership coaching certification or experience is preferred
• The ability to conduct independent and collaborative research in topics related to engineering teams and leadership is highly desirable

We value these characteristics and skills:

• A passion for seeing and developing every student’s potential
• Ownership and accountability for excellence
• The ability to make positive contributions to a team and bring out the best in others
• A bias for fun!

The following materials are required:

• Application letter referencing position and teaching experience and interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Research statement (if applicable)
• Names and contact information of three references
• Any other supporting documents, such as curriculum development materials, syllabi, research papers, original case studies
• We ask applicants to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research service, and/or outreach in a diverse community. Applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.

The University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches.

Pay Ranges: $95,000 - $230,100 The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills

To apply for this position: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26577

Contact Name: Myrian Alarcon, mra93@cornell.edu

Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

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