Director, Kravis Leadership Institute / Full or advanced Associate Professor

About the role

The successful candidate will lead the Kravis Leadership Institute (KLI) at Claremont McKenna College (CMC), providing intellectual and strategic leadership for KLI's research initiatives, curricular innovation, and co-curricular leadership programs. The Director will also promote faculty and student research collaborations, mentor students, and oversee signature leadership and experiential opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide intellectual and strategic leadership for the Institute, overseeing KLI’s research initiatives, curricular innovation, and co-curricular leadership programs.
• Shape the Institutes academic and programmatic vision, steward its resources, strengthen student engagement, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the College and beyond.
• Promote faculty and student research collaborations, mentor students, and oversee signature leadership and experiential opportunities.
• Support externally engaged programming, conferences, and partnerships; assist with fundraising; and represent KLI nationally and internationally.
• Ensure that KLI continues to provide innovative, high-impact opportunities that prepare students to become effective and responsible leaders across public, private, and social sectors.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and demonstrate the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in leadership and related fields.
• Experience in leadership development and/or research.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience in fundraising and external engagement.

Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $180,000 - $300,000, depending on discipline, rank, and experience, as well as a $25,000 Institute Director Stipend. Claremont McKenna College offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more.

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $180,000 - $300,000, depending on discipline, rank, and experience, as well as a $25,000 Institute Director Stipend.

Schedule

The position will begin July 1, 2027.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit: https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/faculty_opening.php

Application Instructions

Applications should include a cover letter addressing your vision for the Kravis Leadership Institute, including potential initiatives or ideas for using the resources of the Institute to promote responsible leadership within the CMC community and, where appropriate, beyond it; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement that addresses your ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and a writing sample. Applicants must also upload the names and email addresses of three references as a separate document in the Supplemental Documents field. References will be contacted during advanced stages of application review after confirmation with the candidate.