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Director of the Center for Emerging Technology & Associate Professor

Cleary University · Howell, MI · 1 mo ago
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About the role

The Director of the Center for Emerging Technology & Associate Professor position at Cleary University is seeking an innovative and student-centered academic leader. This role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic academic leader responsible for advancing the application of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, spanning both use in and outside of the classroom.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as the academic lead and subject matter expert for one or more of the following domains based on experience and qualifications.
    • Finance
    • Digital Marketing
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Project Management
    • Data Management & Analytics
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses within qualified disciplines and levels using applied, student-centered teaching methodologies, in multiple modalities (in person, hybrid, asynchronous).
  • Support and mentor adjunct faculty through onboarding, coaching, professional development, instructional guidance, and ongoing collaboration.
  • Contribute to the implementation of AI initiatives across the university and support the discipline-specific integration of AI within assigned academic areas.
  • Partner with university leadership, staff, and faculty on AI and emerging technology applications across the university.
  • Collaborate with academic leadership on curriculum development, assessment, accreditation readiness, and program review initiatives.
  • Promote experiential and workforce-aligned learning practices that emphasize practical application of the domain and The Cleary MindTM professional attributes.
  • Assist in ensuring instructional consistency, academic quality, and positive student learning experiences across modalities and student populations.
  • Participate in institutional committees, strategic initiatives, and professional development activities.
  • Pursue available funding for initiatives of the Center for Emerging Technology.

What We’re Looking For

  • Earned master’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university in a relevant discipline.
  • Doctorate or active doctoral enrollment preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience within one or more applicable domain areas.
  • Knowledge of the current application of AI in one or more of the domain areas listed in this job description.
  • Experience with emerging technologies, including AI, and their impact on teaching and learning and industry use within the individual’s domain areas.
  • Teaching experience in higher education, training, or professional development environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, or support teams in academic or professional environments.
  • Familiarity with instructional technologies and learning management systems in multiple delivery modalities.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to student success and workforce-ready education.
  • Experience with curriculum development, assessment, or accreditation processes.

What Makes a Strong Candidate

  • A strong candidate is deeply committed to the student experience and believes that higher education should be transformational, engaging, and genuinely valuable to students’ professional futures.
  • The ideal candidate is excited about the future of teaching and learning, particularly the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence into education and professional practice within their domain.
  • The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, forward-thinking, and committed to remaining current as both an educator and an industry expert.
  • The ideal candidate actively monitors emerging trends, technologies, and practices and is eager to translate those developments into meaningful, applied learning experience for students.
  • The ideal candidate is passionate advocates for high-quality, applied professional education that connects classroom learning to real-world outcomes.
  • The ideal candidate understands the importance of preparing graduates who are workforce ready and professionally capable.
  • The ideal candidate values and champion the importance of The Cleary MindTM professional skills and intentionally embed them throughout the student learning experience.
  • The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative academic environments and are excited to contribute to a highly innovative and student-focused teaching and learning culture.
  • The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about supporting and mentoring adjunct faculty.
  • The ideal candidate is willing to invest in students as individuals and help create an environment where students feel challenged, supported, and connected – no matter the course modality.

Location and Schedule

This position is based on-site at Cleary University’s campus in Howell, Michigan. Regular on-site presence is required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required according to your course schedule, which varies each semester, and for occasional campus and community events. This is a year-round faculty position with teaching requirements throughout the entire year.

Compensation

Cleary offers a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition benefits. Cleary University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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