Job description

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for this position must be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

This role supports student success across coursework and dissertation phases and contributes to continuous improvement of curriculum, student experience, and academic quality within the EdD in Organizational Leadership.

This position contributes to the program’s mission of preparing Christian scholar-practitioners for ethical, research-informed leadership in diverse organizational contexts. The Assistant Professor is a full-time faculty member responsible for teaching, mentoring doctoral students, serving on dissertation committees, engaging in scholarship, and participating in service to the program, college, and university.

Necessary Criteria:

The Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree in Organizational Leadership or a closely related leadership discipline from an accredited institution. They must demonstrate expertise in organizational leadership theory and application, demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity, competency in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies, commitment to mentoring doctoral students and supporting dissertation research, the ability to teach effectively in an online doctoral learning environment, and alignment with and commitment to the mission and values of Abilene Christian University.

Major Responsibilities:

• Teach doctoral-level courses in organizational leadership and related areas.
• Facilitate engaging, rigorous online learning experiences consistent with the university and program standards.
• Chair and/or serve on dissertation committees.
• Mentor doctoral students in academic writing, research, and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and revision to ensure academic rigor and market relevance.
• Maintain active scholarly engagement appropriate for a faculty appointment.
• Contribute to the academic, administrative, and service life of the program, college, and university.

Essential duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Deliver high quality online instruction aligned with course learning outcomes.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on student work.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond to inquiries in accordance with program standards.
• Support dissertation progress through effective committee participation and contributing to evaluation and revision of dissertation processes.
• Model ethical scholarship, including appropriate use of AI tools consistent with university and program policy.
• Maintain accurate academic records and comply with institutional policies and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively in a distributed online faculty environment.
• Participate in program meetings, faculty development opportunities, and university committees as appropriate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Professional Development Requirements:

• In order to perform the duties of the Assistant Professor (Faculty), it is necessary to demonstrate the following competencies:
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and academic integrity.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in online instructional platforms and educational technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to ongoing scholarly development and professional growth.
• Ability to collaborate collegially with faculty and staff.

Qualifications:

Professional

• Earned Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree in Organizational Leadership or a closely related leadership discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in leadership theory and organizational practice.
• Experience teaching in higher education, preferably at the graduate or doctoral level.
• Experience serving on or chairing dissertation committees preferred.
• Experience with online course delivery and learning management systems.
• Competency in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies.

Personal

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to manage responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the university.
• Collegial and collaborative spirit with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• Sound decision-making and judgment.
• Capacity to quickly learn and apply new software tools and systems.
• Willingness to engage in continuous improvement and faculty development.

Physical Demands:

• Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.
• Limited travel – locations vary and some overnight travel may be necessary.
• Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
• Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

Location: Remote with occasional travel

Faculty Rank: College Assistant Professor, College Associate Professor, or College Professor (non-tenure track)

Reports to: Reports to the Program Director of the EdD in Organizational Leadership, ACU Dallas.

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