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Job Description:           Senior Researcher in Leadership and Executive Development

   National Center for Professional and Research Ethics

   University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The National Center for Professional and Research Ethics (NCPRE) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is offering a post-doctoral fellowship for newly graduating Ph.Ds in Organizational Development, Leadership, or related fields such as psychology. This position is a full-time postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will report to the Director of the National Center and will be supervised by the Collaborations Director of the National Center. This position will support the National Center's efforts to promote executive development and successful leadership practices within the global academic community. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with team members, faculty, consultants, and client groups. Initially, the candidate will focus on creating self-directed management enrichment materials: conducting and writing literature reviews, and preparing briefing papers on selected issues in leadership and executive development. These materials will be used to support the National Center's collaboration with the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)-Illinois Collaboration: Nanyang Leadership Academy ("NLA").

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Conduct directed and comprehensive research in leadership, academic management, and executive development across a wide range of fields/disciplines;

·         Develop insightful and practical materials, such as executive briefing papers, videos, and resource guides, that will enhance the leadership curriculum used with NLA;

·         Identify issues, concerns, topics, and interventions that support the learning needs of NLA participants;

·         Contribute to NLA leadership curriculum development, delivery, and support, and work collaboratively with the Principal Investigators and the NCPRE staff in the design and development of curricular modules offered through NLA;

·         Assist in the technical and programmatic development of all materials and interventions, employing multiple educational technologies for the design and delivery of content;

·         Support and participate in NCPRE's ongoing information-based leadership research, monitor current and cutting-edge technologies, and propose learning strategies for effective leadership/executive development; and

·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD or JD) with excellent oral and written communication skills, project management skills, and proven ability to research and analyze information.  The successful candidate is expected to have experience in qualitative and quantitative research in management and leadership topics, organizational development, adult learning theories, and cross cultural communication. Candidates with experiences in global academic environments, including Pan-Asia and the Global South, are encouraged to apply.

Salary:

Salary will be commensurate with training and experience. Appointment will be 100%, full- time with University benefits for eligible postdocs.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a  disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.  (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

Application:

To assure full consideration, applicants should send a cover letter explaining your background and interest in working with the NCPRE. Please include your c.v., three letters of recommendation, and a sample research paper, and send to: 

   Dr. Gene Amberg – gamberg@illinois.edu

   National Center for Professional and Research Ethics

   1308 W. Main Street

   Urbana, IL  61801

   217-333-1416

College Name or Administrative Unit:

Coordinated Science Laboratory – National Center for Professional and Research Ethics

Category:           Post-Doc

Title:                  Senior Researcher in Leadership and Executive Development

   National Center for Professional and Research Ethics

Open Date:       01/25/2016

Close Date:       Until Filled