Wake Forest University · 2 days ago
Academic Director/Professor of the Practice of Project Management and IT Management (R0008215)
Charlotte Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveWake Forest University is seeking an exceptional faculty leader to serve as the Academic Director of the Project Management and IT Management programs. The role involves providing academic oversight, strategic direction, and fostering collaboration to ensure program quality and relevance, while engaging with industry leaders to enhance student success.
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Responsibilities
Provide academic oversight and strategic direction for graduate Project Management and IT Management degree programs
Nurture a culture of innovation and collaboration that centers on the success of students and community partners
Guide the programs' strategic positioning and guarantee their market leadership
Continuously enhance the programs' impact by ensuring the quality and relevance of the program curriculum
Monitor outcomes and seek input from students, faculty, advisors, and other stakeholders
Engage with program faculty and nurture close connections with industry leaders
Lead Program Advisory Boards to advance the programs and provide mentorship to students
Engage deeply with IT and project management professionals in the Charlotte region to advance program goals
Qualification
Required
An earned master's degree in a related field such as technology, computer science, business, management, or IT management, along with relevant professional certifications
Significant experience leading and managing IT and other high-level projects in a professional setting
Prior experience teaching online at the graduate level is required, with evidence of teaching effectiveness
Preferred
Prior academic leadership or business managerial experience is preferred
Company
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, independent, nonprofit, non-sectarian, coeducational research university.
Founded in 1834
1001-5000 employees
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2024 (37)
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2022 (28)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.9MKey Investors
Lilly EndowmentAmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institutes of Health
2025-07-10Grant· $30M
2024-10-10Grant· $0.2M
2023-02-23Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
VP, Sustainability (CSO) and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Jacqueline Travisano
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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