Center Director/Faculty of Practice in Nonprofit Management & Leadership

Description

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin seeks an experienced faculty of Nonprofit Management and Leadership within the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service. This faculty of practice would also serve at the Director of RGK Center.  This is a 12-month position, with 60% of the role focused on teaching and 40% on center administration and leadership. 

 

The LBJ School seeks a dynamic faculty member to advance the RGK Center’s mission of fostering research and education in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in these areas and a commitment to building a vibrant and diverse global civil society.

 

About the LBJ School of Public Affairs

One of the nation’s top ten programs in public affairs, the LBJ School is dedicated to training leaders in public policy and administration. The LBJ School offers a range of degree programs, including Master of Public Affairs, Master of Global Policy Studies, Bachelor of Public Affairs, and PhD in Public Policy. Our mission is to develop innovative solutions to complex societal challenges through rigorous academic training and practical experience.

 

About the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service

The RGK Center, housed within the LBJ School, is a hub for research and education in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. The Center provides a collaborative space for students and community members to build a vibrant and diverse global civil society. Through its student-centered, data-driven, and community-based initiatives, the RGK Center equips leaders to achieve significant social impact.

 

Teaching Responsibilities (60%)

This faculty member will teach four nonprofit management and leadership courses per year to both degree-seeking students as well as midcareer executive education students at The University of Texas at Austin. While the focus of the courses may vary, relevant course topics include:

·         Fundraising Strategies & Skills for Nonprofits

·         Public and Private Sector Contracting with Nonprofits

·         Social Entrepreneurism (for-profit organizations with a pro-social purpose)

·         Program Evaluation & Measuring Impact for Nonprofits

·         Innovative Uses Data and Technology in Nonprofit Management

·         Nonprofit Leadership & Management in International Development

 

While teaching responsibilities will be assigned based on the qualifications of the faculty member and the needs of the school, candidates can expect to teach approximately four courses per year while also contributing to executive education course offerings.

 

Director Responsibilities (40%)

As Director you will work with a team that includes the Dean, the Center’s Associate Director for Research and Programs Manager, and Center-affiliated Faculty. The responsibilities of the director include:

  

·         Refine Mission and Programmatic Focus by updating the Center’s mission and programs to emphasize sector-relevant applied research, community engagement and educational training in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership. Our goal is to equip both graduate, undergraduate and mid-career students with skills in civic capacity-building, strategic partnerships, training and research, and evidence-based approaches to social impact.

·         Position the Center as a Thought Leader by strategically strengthening the RGK Center through sector-focused convenings, speaker series, internship programs, collaborative publications, executive education, and support of the Center’s Associate Director for Research.

·         Advance Student Engagement by leading the existing portfolio program and developing an undergraduate minor as well as developing a robust pipeline of experiential learning opportunities for students at all levels.

·         Enhance Visibility and National Standing, raising the RGK Center’s profile at the local, national, and international levels through strategic participation in conferences, partnerships, and professional networks.