Director of University Honors Program
Auburn University at Montgomery
Auburn University at Montgomery offers a strong blend of challenging academics, small classes, undergraduate research opportunities, and faculty who take a keen interest in mentoring students. The 500-acre suburban campus is just minutes from Montgomery, Alabama’s historic downtown, where both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement were born and where Old South charm meets modern fun in the form of a riverfront entertainment district and minor league baseball.
With an institutional mission to foster and exemplify excellence in education through instruction, research, and service – to provide academic programs that are not only characteristic of the finest traditions of the liberal arts, business, the sciences, nursing, and education, but also consistent with the responsibility of the University to provide support for the functions of government, cultural enrichment through the arts, and regional economic growth. AUM seeks outstanding leaders with successful experience supportive of its mission, a collaborative style, solid administrative skill, a broad understanding of what it takes to lead in a consultative environment and a creative and entrepreneurial style.
AUM is an equal-opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically under- represented groups.
With an institutional mission to foster and exemplify excellence in education through instruction, research, and service – to provide academic programs that are not only characteristic of the finest traditions of the liberal arts, business, the sciences, nursing, and education, but also consistent with the responsibility of the University to provide support for the functions of government, cultural enrichment through the arts, and regional economic growth. AUM seeks outstanding leaders with successful experience supportive of its mission, a collaborative style, solid administrative skill, a broad understanding of what it takes to lead in a consultative environment and a creative and entrepreneurial style.
AUM is an equal-opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically under- represented groups.
The mission of the University Honors Program is to provide academically motivated students challenging courses that supplement the university’s already outstanding academic offerings and enhance the educational experience inside and outside the classroom.
AUM invites applications for the position of Director of the University Honors Program. The Director provides overall leadership for the Honors Program, ensuring quality and taking the lead in developing and managing an academic program that fits within the mission of the University. AUM is seeking a Director with the vision and leadership necessary to transition the Program to one of high academic quality and greater visibility within the University community. The Director must be able to closely collaborate with other academic and nonacademic units on campus and must be instrumental in raising external funds in support of the Honors Program.
Applicants must have a Master's or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline and a documented record of intellectual/creative accomplishment and academic engagement. The Director position is a twelve-month position, with assistant/associate standing in an existing academic department. The successful applicant will teach honors courses in the department in which they would earn tenure.
The Director position must have five years experience working and teaching undergraduate honors students; excellent organizational and writing skills; dynamic public speaking and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively; functional knowledge of computer technology; willingness and ability to travel and occasionally work on evenings and weekends. Academic administrative experience including ability to supervise staff as well as manage an operating budget is required. Salary is negotiable with an anticipated range in the high 70’s.
To apply, submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and contact information for at least three professional references; and a statement addressing the mission of an honors program in a metropolitan university. AUM is accepting applications for this position beginning March 18, 2011. For information and to apply for the position, visit www.jobs.aum.edu. AUM is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically under-represented groups.
AUM invites applications for the position of Director of the University Honors Program. The Director provides overall leadership for the Honors Program, ensuring quality and taking the lead in developing and managing an academic program that fits within the mission of the University. AUM is seeking a Director with the vision and leadership necessary to transition the Program to one of high academic quality and greater visibility within the University community. The Director must be able to closely collaborate with other academic and nonacademic units on campus and must be instrumental in raising external funds in support of the Honors Program.
Applicants must have a Master's or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline and a documented record of intellectual/creative accomplishment and academic engagement. The Director position is a twelve-month position, with assistant/associate standing in an existing academic department. The successful applicant will teach honors courses in the department in which they would earn tenure.
The Director position must have five years experience working and teaching undergraduate honors students; excellent organizational and writing skills; dynamic public speaking and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively; functional knowledge of computer technology; willingness and ability to travel and occasionally work on evenings and weekends. Academic administrative experience including ability to supervise staff as well as manage an operating budget is required. Salary is negotiable with an anticipated range in the high 70’s.
To apply, submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and contact information for at least three professional references; and a statement addressing the mission of an honors program in a metropolitan university. AUM is accepting applications for this position beginning March 18, 2011. For information and to apply for the position, visit www.jobs.aum.edu. AUM is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically under-represented groups.
