Professional Leadership Position Listings

The Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education at Virginia Tech seeks a self-motivated professional to provide program support for recruiting, marketing, admissions, advising, evaluation, and related functions across the department’s undergraduate and graduate academic programs. The Academic Advisor will be expected to maintain broad knowledge of department academic programs, university policies and procedures, and student support services within the scope of the position.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as agricultural education, agricultural communications, agricultural science, extension, education, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of advanced training and relevant work experience; Program support experience in an academic or professional office environment; Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and related productivity tools; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, teams, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education and admissions; Proficiency with SLATE Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or a comparable system; Working knowledge of university academic, fiscal, and operational policies and procedures; Experience managing student records or databases, such as Banner and/or Navigate; and Experience supporting online academic programs.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

52,221 - 60,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

07/12/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Learn more about this position and apply at https://jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/academic-advisor-and-program-coordinator-blacksburg-virginia-united-states

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Eric Kaufman at ekaufman@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

The position is a full-time, 100% 9-month academic year, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track Teaching appointment paid over 12 months. The successful candidate will hold a zero percent 12 month administrative position with the title of Director for the James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agricultural Communications, which will require 2 months in administrative service during summer months. The specialized faculty position will include an organizational relationship with the ALEC program in the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES). This position will report to the Director of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications Program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director for the James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agricultural Communications will lead the launch and management of the Center. The Director will provide strategic oversight, marketing, events coordination, and professional development oversight for the newly developed center. The new director will help to establish the center as the nexus of professional development, issues-based research, and advocacy in communicating the science of agriculture and the food system. The Director will work collaboratively with the Agricultural Leadership Education and Communication faculty, alumni and stakeholders of agricultural communications, food and agricultural communications employers and other industry professionals in executing the center’s mission.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the newly developed center.
• Develop and deliver new online courses, certificates and professional development programs related to food and agricultural communications.
• Oversee events and marketing for alumni, current and prospective students, and industry stakeholders as related to center activities.
• Teach two undergraduate classes in food and agricultural communications related to social media, marketing, advertising, journalism production or other production-level work as connected to center activities.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate assistants by providing training, leadership development, and hands-on learning opportunities through the planning and execution of center events and professional development initiatives.
• Advising student publications and other experiential learning efforts connected to center products and services.
• Lead initiatives with an advisory committee, alumni, industry stakeholders and others to achieve the center mission, develop new opportunities and initiatives for the center, and maintain center visibility and outreach.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or higher in food and agricultural communications or related academic discipline
• Minimum of two years of experience with event coordination, marketing, strategic development, and/or teaching in food and agricultural communications.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and coordinating teams toward organizational goals
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to others’ needs or concerns.
• Experience supporting or contributing to grant writing and/or fundraising efforts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of University of Illinois technology infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to oversee educational budgets
• Familiarity with global food and agricultural systems, sustainability, or science communication
• Proficiency in digital tools for content creation and data visualization.

RANK and SALARY

Open Track/Open Rank Specialized Faculty: For the instructional dimension of the position, candidates who hold a Master’s degree will be considered as an Instructor or Senior Instructor depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates with an earned Ph.D. by the time of appointment may be considered as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor depending on their instructional and curricular records and potential to provide curricular and pedagogical leadership. Salary range: $70,000-$90-000. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship.

PROPOSED START DATE

By May 1, 2026, or as soon after a suitable candidate is identified and available.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 23, 2026. The position will remain posted until filled. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload your required documents, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and extension philosophy and the names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references. Applications not submitted through https://go.aces.illinois.edu/1035259 will not be considered.

For further information, please contact search chair Eric Morgan elmorg19@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career - along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

Faculty Recruitment

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Be a part of our story.

POSITION SUMMARY

Visiting Academic Advisor & Coordinator

College of ACES - Academic Programs, Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Manage all functions related to the student experience in the Agricultural Leadership Education and Communications program for online learning in the graduate and undergraduate contexts including teaching online courses, advising online Master's seeking students, and developing and marketing online certificates.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching:
• • Teach 2-3 courses and develop online graduate or undergraduate offerings.
  • Serve as lead instructor or co-instructor for asynchronous and/or synchronous online courses.
  • Provide oversight of grading in credit-bearing courses.
  • Review courses, course components, and analytics of non-credit courses (e.g., Coursera) and propose revisions to improve completion rates.
  • Develop and revise courses and course materials to comply with accessibility standards by incorporating universal design principles, alternative text, and other accessible formats to support diverse learning needs.
  • Create instructional materials for Zoom live sessions (e.g., breakout groups, polls, slides, and other assets).
• Academic advising and support for the online M.S. Program and the ALEC online graduate certificates including:
• • Develop systems to support learners who are interested in the online degree, certificate programs, and non-degree pathways.
  • Support prospective new students through the application, admissions, and course registration processes.
  • Advise current students in online programs (e.g., monthly email communication or open office hours with all students, once a semester 1:1 advising appointments).
  • Create and implement a student support model for onboarding new students (e.g., develop online tutorials, technical documentation, offer training sessions, and curate student support resources for email distribution and web content).
  • Develop Slate communications to promote the online certificates and degree programs.
  • Work with course scheduler and faculty to add courses to Banner each academic term.
  • Communicate with faculty and departmental coordinators to stay up to date on program and curriculum changes.
  • Design new promotional materials for the portfolio of ALEC online educational programs (e.g., degrees, certificates, and non-credit courses).
• Recruitment and program service including:
• • Develop recruitment and marketing for the online graduate and certificate programs using appropriate online and face to face recruitment and marketing techniques.
  • Serve as a member of the ALEC teaching faculty and program curriculum committees.
  • Work closely with the Director for Graduate Studies, Director for Undergraduate Studies and departmental committees in the management of the online undergraduate and graduate curricula.
  • Provide instructional support to faculty in designing interactive class session activities to create a high engagement learning experience.
  • Collaborate with ACES leadership to advance Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility efforts including creation and implementation of innovative programming to diversify student enrollment across all ALEC online programs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT DETAILS

This is a full-time 100% Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The salary range for this position $50,000 - $60,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. This position may become permanent.

APPLICATON PROCEDURES

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting on https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 24, 2026. All requested information must be submitted via the online system for your application to be considered.

For further information, please contact David Rosch (dmrosch@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) for assistance with the application and interview process. Accommodations may also be requested for pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, or for religious reasons. To request accommodations, applicants can use the reasonable accommodations portal or contact the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1034995

Job Category: Education & Student Services

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

The School of Professional Studies at Texas Tech University Online invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Assistant Professor of Practice position in Leadership Studies to begin Fall 2026. This is a continuing appointment-eligible position with opportunities for promotion through the Professor of Practice track. Because the position is housed in TTU Online, it is possible for this position’s duties to be fulfilled remotely.

This position will contribute to the newly launched Master of Science in Leadership Studies (MS-LEAD) program and support as needed teaching in the undergraduate degree in Organizational Leadership. The MS-LEAD is an innovative, fully online graduate program designed for working professionals seeking to develop cross-sector leadership competencies through an accelerated 12-month format with five annual start dates and 8-week terms. This position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within a teaching-intensive, practice-oriented faculty model.

This position is assigned to the online teaching of 8-week courses that are offered as part of five 8-week terms, scheduled throughout the year (two in the fall, two in the spring, and one in the summer) to provide better flexibility to non-traditional students that represent a significant part of the online student population at Texas Tech University. All courses in these 8-week terms are offered asynchronously.

While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU’s Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Major/Essential Functions

At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the School of Professional Studies, you will be expected to:

Teaching (Primary Emphasis)

Professional Development

Service

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree must be conferred prior to hire. Candidates may be considered with degree completion required within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please include the following documents in your application:

Questions about this position should be directed to Raynie Gibbs, Associate School Director, Search Committee Chair at Raynie.Gibbs@ttu.edu.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6945893

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

BES seeks a Fellow for our Fellowship program starting in August 2026 to serve as a founding school leader in the states of Arizona, Georgia, Ohio, and Tennessee. 

This BES Fellowship offers highly motivated leaders committed to transforming education the rigorous, multi-year training needed to design, found, and lead a high-achieving school that meets the unique needs of its community.

Who We Are

Strong schools are built by strong leaders, which is why BES identifies and prepares exceptional individuals to transform education in their communities. From school founders and executive directors to operations leaders, deans, and curriculum directors, we train leaders to build schools, to ensure their schools excel, and to sustain their results over time.

The BES Fellowship and selection process fosters an equitable, inclusive, and empowering experience for Fellows. For over two decades, BES Fellows have founded over 220 schools and are currently serving more than 73,000 students, with many BES-trained leaders consistently driving student achievement beyond district and state averages and helping to close the opportunity gap.

Click here to learn more about the Fellowship opportunity for each location. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Professional degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience, with instructional or instructional leadership experience required
• At least 2 years managing and supervising adults in a PreK-12 setting required, 2 years of school leadership experience preferred
• Commitment to serving as a school leader in the proposed community for at least 10 years required
• Ability to establish and activate local connections to support school enrollment
• Strong preference for candidates with at least 2-3 years of experience living or working in the proposed school region, especially those with strong ties to the community
• Clear, compelling rationale for the proposed school location

To Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. As such, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to secure limited spots in our available regions. Our priority deadline for this region is November 17, 2025. Before applying, please review our Applicant Toolkit, which includes helpful guidance and resources to support you through the application process. If you are interested in founding a school in a region other than Ohio please note that additional regions will be announced as they become available. In the meantime, please consider these next steps:

1. To stay updated on new regions, please subscribe to receive emails from BES here.
2. We encourage you to complete this interest form to tell us about the region where you are interested in founding a new school.
3. Consider connecting with our team if you have questions about the Fellowship or selection process before you apply. Please visit our job board to submit your application.