Associate Director, Wharton Communication Program

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Wharton School Overview: Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world.

The primary goal of Wharton's Communication Program is to prepare students for communication challenges of the workplace, emphasizing persuasive speaking and writing.

Job Description

• Serve as the course head for WHCP 6180, Entrepreneurial Communication.
• Manage, schedule, and train part-time lecturers.
• Lead the Program's entrepreneurial initiatives, including organizing WHCP's annual Investor Pitch Day event.
• Teach a minimum of 0.50 CU of WHCP 6180 each year.
• Oversee coaching program for Wharton doctoral students.
• Support WHCP initiatives and other programs throughout the School.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 7 to 10 years of experience are required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Preference for candidates who have taught and coached at the graduate level.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pay Range: $93,500.00 - $115,000.00 Annual Rate