Course Developer and Adjunct Professor- Strategic Leadership & Ethics in Engineering
Kaplan has partnered with Wake Forest University in their mission to develop a new kind of leader through their fully online degree programs. At Wake Forest, students gain a rare and valuable blend of leadership, technical, and practical industry expertise that empowers them to advance their career, organization—and the world around them. Wake Forest’s curricula constantly evolve to reflect the most up-to-date market trends. And their programs are designed by both faculty experts and thought leaders in the field, providing the highest quality education possible. Unprecedented times such as these call for a new type of leader. That’s why Wake Forest created the School of Professional Studies—to help working professionals rise to the challenge by building the skills and credentials needed to thrive in a fast-transforming global marketplace. The graduate programs align with market demand, are informed by the economy, and address the critical need for strategic leaders who can help businesses adapt, grow, and excel in promising new ways. Course Description: Strategic Leadership & Ethics in Engineering (Engineering Management Program) Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies is seeking highly qualified candidates to develop and teach the Strategic Leadership & Ethics in Engineering course in the online Master of Engineering Management program. The ideal candidate is a professional who understands the theory and practice of Engineering Mangement, along with recent trends and innovations in the industry. This course prepares engineering managers to lead high-performing technical teams while upholding the public trust. Students examine contemporary leadership models alongside frameworks for ethical decision-making, stakeholder analysis, and professional codes of conduct. Through real-world cases, ranging from autonomous-vehicle safety to cybersecurity breaches, students practice resolving “grey-zone” dilemmas, designing governance policies, and communicating values-based decisions that align technical operations with organizational strategy. Emphasis is placed on cultivating an inclusive, innovation-oriented culture that balances performance, accountability, and societal impact. Students meet face-to-face in a virtual classroom environment weekly over an academic term, providing them the opportunity to reinforce coursework materials, apply academic concepts, and participate in focused discussions with faculty and colleagues. Faculty Qualifications:
- Master's
degree in program field or related degree. Terminal degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience in university-level teaching.
Preferred applicants also will have a demonstrated ability to deliver graduate-level, online course experiences that are valued by industry. With the targeted audience for this program being adult students pursuing career growth, the University seeks to hire colleagues who are highly skilled in and/or highly attuned to adult learning best practices.
- 5+ years industry experience. Preference
will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and an ability to integrate ethical concepts and broad understandings of diversity. Application packet must include:
- A cover letter that addresses
the candidate’s interest in the position, as well as a summary of relevant academic, professional and teaching experiences
- Current curriculum vitae/resume
- Sample of recent course evaluation results, preferably for graduate-level, online
courses (at least 2) Compensation for developing a 3.0 credit course= $10,000 Compensation for teaching a 3.0 credit course= $5,000 Interested candidates, please submit your complete application packet to [email protected]