Visiting Assistant Professor of Human and Organizational Learning
- Employer
- The George Washington University
- Location
- Washington, DC
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- Education, Child Development & Family Studies, Educational Administration & Leadership, Special Education
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Human and Organizational Learning (HOL) employs cross-disciplinary faculty with doctorate degrees in business, management, and adult education. We offer Graduate Certificates, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in a variety of formats (including weekend and weekday) at the Virginia Science and Technology campus in Ashburn (VA), and our Main Campus in Washington, DC. Our Master’s program is the oldest in the county and is globally recognized for its quality and rigor. It has recently been retitled as the Organizational Leadership and Learning (OLL) Program, and attracts early, mid, and senior level professionals globally, in an online and on campus (at the Foggy Bottom campus) formats. Master’s program also provides leadership development of United States Coast Guards’ officers.
In order to continue with the ongoing growth of our Master’s Program, we are seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor for primary appointment within the Department of Human and Organizational Learning at our historic Foggy Bottom Campus (main campus) in Washington DC. This non-tenure accruing, fiscal year contract position is available beginning as early as Jan 1, 2019, and is initially available for 12 months. It may be renewable to an additional 12-months based upon individual performance, Dept. and School needs.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:The successful candidate will be expected to teach a total of six graduate level courses at the Master’s level, (both online and in-class) in the Organizational Leadership and Learning (OLL) Program (emphasis on leadership, learning and change), collaborate with OLL Program Director with the ongoing design and evaluation of the Master’s program, maintain an active research agenda, and advise Master’s students. The successful candidate will be an active contributor to the Organizational Leadership and Learning Program, Department of Human and Organizational Learning and the University, including, for example, serving on program, department, school, and university administrative committees.
Minimum Qualifications:All applicants must have:
1)An earned doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning or a related field such as industrial/organizational psychology, management, or organization science;
2)Graduate level course design experience;
3)An emerging theoretically-based and practically relevant research record in leadership, organizational studies, or a related field; and
4)Demonstrated graduate level teaching experience.
Envisioned by our first President and created by an Act of Congress in 1821, George Washington University (GW) is now the largest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital. The University offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study as well as degrees in medicine, public health, law, engineering, education, business, and international affairs. Each year, GW enrolls a diverse population of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all 50-states, the District of Columbia, and more than 20 countries. GW’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) is ranked 11th among private institutions by the U.S. News and World Report among graduate schools of education.
The Graduate School of Education and Human Development houses five departments
(Curriculum and Pedagogy, Counseling and Human Development, Educational Leadership,
Human and Organizational Learning, and Special Education and Disability Studies), and runs programs at the Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC, the GW Virginia Science and
Technology Campus in Ashburn, VA and at graduate education centers in Arlington, Alexandria, and Hampton Roads, VA.
Please complete the online faculty application and upload the following:
1. Letter of application indicating qualifications, research interests and teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages);
2. Curriculum vitae
For queries about the position, please contact Prof. Shaista E. Khilji, Professor of Human and Organizational Learning & International Affairs via email at sekhilji@gwu.edu
The University seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.
Department Link: Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/57119 Applicant Documents Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have an earned doctorate in Human and Organizational Learning or a related field such as industrial/organizational psychology, management, or organization science?
- yes
- no
- * Do you have graduate level course design experience?
- yes
- no
- * Do you have an emerging theoretically-based and practically relevant research record in leadership, organizational studies, or a related field?
- yes
- no
- * Do you have demonstrated graduate level teaching experience?
- yes
- no
Organization
George Washington University is a top nationally recognized institution and is currently the largest employer of higher education in the District of Columbia with students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Our community is as diverse as the many backgrounds and occupations we represent. Enrichment, opportunities, and work/life balance are just some of the rewards of joining our learning community. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
The George Washington University is a dynamic institution located in the heart of Washington, D.C. As the largest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital, GW is able to draw upon a rich array of resources to enhance its educational endeavors and generate creative energy. Through its diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the university contributes talent and knowledge to improve the DC area and the world.
Located four blocks from the White House, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital. The university offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study as well as degree programs in medicine, law, engineering, education, business, and international affairs.
The George Washington University dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. We value a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas. A diverse population of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all 50 states, D.C, and more than 130 countries enroll at GW each year.
To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative perspectives, the university provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, GW offers outstanding learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in D.C., the nation, and abroad. The university acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and the professions by encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it serves.
What Makes GW a Great Place to Work
Working at GW is an experience that allows each individual an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Our community includes individuals of diverse and unique backgrounds whose individual contributions build the momentum to make GW a great university and indeed, a great place to work. As a top employer, we want to do all we can to attract the best people who connect to our mission of excellent teaching, research, and community engagement. Those who are here are “Proud to be GW.”
GW is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare plans such as medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance as well as retirement and tuition programs. Free wellness programs include exercise classes, walking clubs, smoking cessation benefits, free flu vaccinations, GW’s Healthy Pregnancy Program, a faculty and staff summer softball league, and much more.
- Website
- https://www.gwu.jobs/
- Telephone
- 202-994-8500
- Location
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2013 H Street
Washington
DC
20006
United States
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