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Cornell University · 3 months ago

Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - CALS - Department of Global Development

Ithaca (Main Campus)

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$90K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League institution seeking a Professor of Practice (Open Rank) for the CALS Leadership Minor and Executive Director for the LEAD New York Program. The role involves providing administrative oversight, developing curricula, and teaching courses related to leadership in the food, agricultural, and natural resource sectors.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide faculty administrative oversight of LEAD NY and the CALS Leadership Minor and Micro-Credential

Serve as Instructor of Record for curricular offerings within the minor and micro-credential

Design and implement the core leadership development program

Work with the program’s curriculum committee to design program curricula, engage instructors, and evaluate results

Deliver some program content as appropriate, or may engage other instructors/facilitators based on their expertise

Work with an administrative assistant to plan and execute program logistics that ensure efficient use of class members’ time and maximum educational impact

Designs and oversees formal and informal processes to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the LEAD New York program

Hires and supervises qualified employees to provide high-quality work performance

Oversees budget development, monitors income and expenditures, and provides regular reports for council and college approval

Cultivate, solicit and steward donors and supporters that provide on-going financial and in-kind support for the program

Develop and manage the budget for the program

Prepare press releases, class and alumni directories, web page and industry displays

Represent LEAD New York at appropriate food and agricultural meetings, conferences and meetings of national organizations

Serve as advisor for the leadership minor

Mentor students in the minor, including creating and participating in regular events and career/leadership seminars

Qualification

Leadership developmentCurriculum designAdult educationFundraising experienceCommunity developmentAdult learningAgricultural issuesCommunicationTeamwork skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Master's degree in education, agriculture or related field required

Minimum 5 years of experience in adult education, leadership development, community development or related field

Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills required

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills required

Understanding of adult learning processes required

Must be knowledgeable about contemporary food, agricultural, natural resource, political process and community development issues

Must be willing and able to travel both domestically (1-3 trips monthly during academic semester) and internationally (1-2 trips annually)

Foreign travel experience desirable

Fundraising and development experience preferred

Preferred

PhD preferred in education, agriculture or related field

Company

Cornell University

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Cornell is a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York.

Founded in 1952

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://gradschool.weill.cornell.edu

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