Director, McCourtney Institute for Democracy, and Associate Professor/Professor in the College of the Liberal Arts, Penn State
Core
Lead the McCourtney Institute for Democracy by directing research, teaching, and public outreach to understand, preserve, and advance democracy.
Role type
Senior academic administrator and tenured faculty (Associate Professor or Professor)
Builds
Research initiatives, public outreach programs, and a community of scholars focused on democratic engagement
Domain
Political Science / Sociology / Humanities (Democracy Studies)
Required skills
Strategic leadership, external grant writing, academic program management, interdisciplinary collaboration, public speaking, curriculum development
Preferred skills
Experience managing research centers, track record of securing external funding, alumni engagement, mentoring scholars
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage institute staff, oversee signature activities (awards, podcast, research centers), develop new research initiatives, maintain active research agenda, teach and mentor students
Seniority
Senior, tenured faculty with administrative leadership