Renewable Contract Professor of Organizational Leadership - 531095

The University of Alabama•Alabama, AL

About The Position

The University of Alabama School of Leadership and Policy invites applications for one or more renewable-contract faculty positions in Organizational Leadership at the rank of professor, beginning August 2027. The positions are teaching- and student-focused and are intended for teachers and mentors who will help develop leaders across sectors and fields. As a new school opening in fall 2027, the SLP offers faculty the opportunity to help build curriculum and programs from the ground up. Faculty teach and mentor students, support career development, and build relationships with organizations that host and hire students. This work may include career advising, internship supervision, experiential learning programs and courses, identifying capstone clients and internship sites, and connecting students with employers. Faculty at the professor rank are expected to take a leading role in this work and help set the direction of the school's developing programs. Assignments are made by the department chair or dean according to school needs and faculty strengths. Research is not a condition of appointment and is not considered in evaluation, reappointment, or promotion. Appointments are for renewable three-year terms. Reappointment depends on documented performance, continuing departmental need, and funding availability. The University offers a competitive salary and relocation assistance.

Requirements

Doctorate or other terminal degree in a relevant field; alternatively, a master's degree combined with professional contributions in leading or developing organizations that confer professional stature commensurate with the rank of professor.
Record of teaching and professional accomplishment appropriate to the rank of professor.
Demonstrated capacity for undergraduate and graduate teaching and student mentoring.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach courses in the Organizational Leadership curriculum, including Foundations of Leadership, Team Dynamics, Ethics in Leadership, and Capstone in Organizational Leadership.
Experience directing or teaching a capstone course.
Relevant teaching experience gained at a university, agency, in the military, or another professional setting.
For candidates with practice-based qualifications, senior responsibility for leading, developing, or advising organizations in government, the military, the nonprofit sector, or private industry.
Experience building leadership development programs, running executive education, or directing organizational change efforts.
Record of developing students or junior colleagues.
For candidates with practice-based qualifications, a network of contacts who can serve as employers, internship hosts, capstone clients, and guest speakers.
Experience creating and running programs such as a course sequence, internship or fellowship program, training curriculum, or applied learning program.
Readiness to help lead the SLP's academic programs.

Responsibilities

Teach in the Organizational Leadership curriculum and demonstrate the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate students.
Mentor and directly support students, including through career advising and development.
Build relationships with organizations that host and hire students.
Supervise student internships and develop experiential learning programs and courses, as assigned.
Identify capstone clients and internship sites and connect students with employers.
Take a leading role in student support and help set the direction of the school's programs.
Help lead the SLP's academic programs.