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Program Director, Business Administration Program
The American University of Rome (AUR) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track, Program Director position in the Business Administration Program (rank according to experience), beginning August 2024.
Applications are accepted beginning immediately with a deadline of October 31.
The Program Director (PD) provides leadership for the continued development, assessment, and implementation of a comprehensive business degree program.
Reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs, the PD provides day-to-day direction of the department while aligning a strategy and vision with the University’s plans for a competitive program.
AUR’s well-established program currently offers a BS in Business Administration and another in Travel and Tourism Management, along with minors in those and related areas. The person appointed will contribute to the further growth of the program by updating the curriculum, teaching and mentoring students, and raising the program’s academic profile through an active program of scholarship and research.
The successful candidate will:
- Teach courses in the core and among program electives
- Provide leadership to the program
- Lead the development of an innovative, state-of-the-art program and curriculum (e.g., cooperate in joint degree programs with other departments, creation of new courses, field trips)
- Select and manage a large pool of adjunct faculty
- Organize and promote the program and its activities (e.g., seminars, conferences and publications)
- Show capacity, knowledge, and/or willingness to attract resources (e.g., visiting professors, partnerships with companies, fundraising) by engaging in networking activity in Rome, Italy, and Europe
- Advise and monitor the progress of students; advise the student Business Club.
- Serve the University through membership on committees and other normal faculty functions.
- Maintain and pursue active research agenda
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Business Administration or related field; or Doctor in Business Administration (DBA)
- Experience teaching in an American university context
- Administrative experience in an academic setting
- Record of scholarly research and publication
- Knowledge of course instructional technologies and online course management systems
- A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level in a small-class environment with active learning techniques
- Excellent oral and written English
Desirable Qualifications
- Professional business experience
- Experience in an American liberal arts environment
- International experience
- Area of specialization that complements existing strengths in the faculty, for example:
Strategic Business Management
Organizational Behavior/Theory
Entrepreneurship; Start-up Design and Innovation
Business Ethics; Corporate Social Responsibility
Italian working papers are required for employment. International candidates must complete the appropriate visa process.
How to apply
Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing their teaching and scholarly experience, as well as a CV that includes the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage to applications@aur.edu. Include “HR13/2023 PD Professor Business” and the candidate's full name in the subject field. The letter of application should include a reasoned statement of why the candidate wishes to be in Rome and what kind of projects and activities they intend to promote.
Procedure
First-round candidates will be interviewed remotely and will be asked for three reference letters. Shortlisted candidates will be called to interview in Rome and will be required to submit three samples of recent work.
Further details
LEVEL: Assistant or Associate Professor, based on experience
START DATE: August 20, 2024
SALARY: €60000-€65000, depending on qualifications and experience
The American University of Rome is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in higher education. The search is aimed at candidates of both sexes.
Program Director, Fine Arts Program
The American University of Rome (AUR) invites applications for the full-time, tenure-track position of Director of the Fine Arts Program (rank according to experience), beginning August 2024, pending Board approval. The successful candidate will have an MFA or other terminal degree in one of the studio arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture) , or an associated discipline. Applications are particularly encouraged for those with an interest in design. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2023.
The Program Director (PD) provides leadership for the continued development, assessment, and implementation of a comprehensive fine arts program. Reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs, the PD provides day-to-day direction of the department while aligning a strategy and vision with the University’s plans for a competitive program.
AUR’s well-established program currently offers a BA in Fine Arts, along with a minor.
The person appointed will contribute to the further growth of the program by updating the curriculum especially in the area of design, teaching and mentoring students, and raising the program’s academic profile through an active program of scholarship and research or creative output.
We are particularly interested in candidates with the ability to work across disciplines and develop relationships between the Arts and related fields, such as—but not exclusively— Communications and Media Studies, and Film.
In addition, the successful candidate will:
- Teach a nominal course load of six courses (18 cr) per year, with a course release when serving as PD.
- Provide leadership to the program.
- Take the lead in the development of an innovative, state-of-the-art program and curriculum (e.g., cooperate in joint degree programs with other departments, creation of new courses, field trips)
- Select and manage adjunct faculty.
- Attract resources (e.g., visiting professors, partnerships with companies, fundraising)
- Engage in networking activity in Rome, Italy, and Europe
- Advise and monitor the progress of students
- Organize and promote the program and its activities (e.g., seminars, conferences, and end-of-semester exhibitions, and occasional shows).
- Serve the University through membership on committees and other normal faculty functions.
- Maintain and pursue an active research or creative agenda.
Requirements:
- MFA or terminal degree in one of the studio arts, design, or an associated discipline
- Experience teaching in an American university context
- Administrative experience in an academic setting
- A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level in a small-class environment with active learning techniques
- Ability to contribute courses at the introductory level, core courses in our major, and electives in area of expertise
- Record of scholarly or creative output
- Knowledge of course instructional technologies and online course management systems
- Excellent oral and written English
Italian working papers are required for employment.
International candidates must complete the appropriate visa process.
Desirable characteristics:
- Demonstrated capability to work and teach across disciplines
- Experience teaching within the American university system
- Experience in fund-raising or obtaining grants
How to apply
Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing their teaching and scholarly/creative experience, as well as a CV that includes the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage to applications@aur.edu. Include “HR14/2023 Professor Fine Arts” and the candidate's full name in the subject field.
Procedure
First-round candidates will be interviewed remotely and will be asked for three reference letters. Shortlisted candidates will be called to interview in Rome and will be required to submit three samples of recent work.
Further details
LEVEL: Assistant or Associate Professor, based on experience
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2023
POSITION START DATE: August 2024
SALARY: €40000-€45000 depending on qualifications and experience
The American University of Rome is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in higher education. The search is aimed at candidates of both sexes.
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