Program Director, Human Organizational Leadership and Development (HOLD)
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
View more
- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration, Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Permanent Faculty
Working Title:Program Director, Human Organizational Leadership and Development (HOLD)
Appointment Type:Fixed Term Faculty
Full-time/Part-time:Full Time
Vacancy ID:FAC0003354
Posting Open Date:11/20/2020
Open Until Filled:Yes
Proposed Start Date:07/01/2021
Position Summary:The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced scholar to serve as the inaugural program director for the newly created bachelor’s degree program in Human Organizational Leadership and Development (HOLD). The HOLD program director will play a central role in the administration, coordination and teaching, as well as growth of the program. This is a fixed-term, full-time 12-month appointment at the Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank. The start date is July 1, 2021.
Context: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Carolina), established in 1793 as the first public university in the nation, is a doctoral-granting institution situated in the beautiful college town of Chapel Hill, NC. Ranked fifth among public institutions by US News & World Report, and one of the original public ivy schools, Carolina has earned a reputation as one of the best universities in the world. We pride ourselves on a strong, diverse student body, unparalleled academic opportunities, and a value unmatched by any public university in the nation. The School of Education, ranked 24th by US News & World Report, is among the best in the nation and boasts nationally recognized programs in educational policy, organization and leadership.
Responsibilities: The position is a unique opportunity to provide leadership as the School of Education launches its newly approved interdisciplinary undergraduate HOLD program that seeks to prepare students with the critical, analytic, communication, collaboration and organizational skills to enact change in organizations and communities around the world, including businesses, nonprofits and government agencies that are committed to cultivating clients’ and workers’ capacities. Responsibilities will include implementing and further developing the major’s curriculum; teaching courses in leadership, social entrepreneurship, and community development; recruiting and advising students; growing the program’s reputation and enrollments; and developing and maintaining relationships with, and managing internship placements at, partner organizations (e.g., educational and community development organizations, schools, learning-oriented businesses, and other formal and informal organizations and institutions focused on learning and social change).
Educational Requirements:An earned doctorate degree in Business, Education, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health, Sociology or a related discipline is required. Recent professional experience in organizational leadership and development is highly preferred.
Qualifications and Experience:The position requires experience putting multidisciplinary theoretical and research backgrounds into practice in the nonprofit sector and learning-oriented businesses. Successful candidates will have professional experience in human capital development in nonprofit, community, or business settings; a demonstrated ability to draw connections between social science research and the practice of organizational or community development; experience teaching and leading in a higher education setting; as well as the ability to build and nurture relationships with a wide network of organizations where program graduates would intern and possibly work.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Special Instructions:Salary and Starting Date: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with rank and experience. The proposed starting date is July 1, 2021.
The Application Process: To apply for the position, submit a letter of interest, vita, and the names of four references with full contact information, using the online application process at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/185672.
For full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 11, 2021, at which time the search committee will begin reviewing applications. The search will remain open until filled. For more information, email the Search Chair, Professor Thad Domina, tdomina@email.unc.edu.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert