Distinguished Professor of Leadership

Position Summary:

The Mitchell College of Business at the University of South Alabama invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track, nine-month Distinguished Professor of Leadership. We seek a visionary leader who will bridge the gap between pioneering research and transformative practice, providing world-class academic leadership that influences the direction of the field.

Core Responsibilities:

• Scholarly Eminence: Maintain a record of exemplary intellectual accomplishments that influence the direction of the field. This includes publishing in top-tier journals and securing extramural funding.
• Pedagogical Leadership: Provide leadership training at a college-wide level, serving as a master teacher and advisor to undergraduate students.
• Instructional Excellence: Teach PhD-level courses often cross-listed across multiple departments to reach a broad segment of the university community.
• Mentorship: Serve as a "role model" and mentor for early-career faculty and graduate students, focusing on their professional development and leadership trajectory.
• Public Engagement: Deliver high-profile public lectures and engage with external networks to enhance the institution's reputation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Academic Rank: Must currently hold the rank of full Professor
• Extensive experience in leadership, academia, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational management experience.
• Experience in academic program development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of "transformative" contributions to higher education leadership, documented through prestigious awards, fellowships, or seminal research.
• A deep understanding of higher education administration, including strategic planning, financial acumen, and change management.
• Ability to align departmental and college goals with the university's mission and navigate complex landscapes.
• Diplomacy and empathy required to communicate effectively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three professional references to Don Mosley, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, 5811 USA Drive South, Mobile, AL 36688-0002. Email: ManagementJobs@southalabama.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.