Director, School of Public Policy - College of Leadership and Public Service

Director, School of Public Policy - College of Leadership and Public Service Job Category : Faculty Requisition Number : DIREC003220 Posted : August 5, 2026 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location University Main Campus 1 University Park Dr Nashville, TN 37204, USA University Main Campus 1 University Park Dr Nashville, TN 37204, USA The Director will lead the School of Public Policy in the College of Leadership and Public Service. This position will include managing the Master of Arts in Leadership and Public Service (LPS) and the Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs. Additionally, the position willsupervise the Manager of Student Success. The Director will develop partnerships and coordinatewith the Community and Government Director of Leadership and Public Service to support recruitment and fundraising across the state. This position reports to the Dean of the College and will coordinate with the Associate Dean of Academics on curriculum development. Oversee the curriculum, recruitment, scheduling, and operations of the LPS and MPA programs Lead nationally recognized programs that develop leaders in Public Service, focusing on state and local issues Manage staffing of graduate programs, including the recruitment, scheduling, and assessment of instructors Supervise and work collaboratively with the Manager for Student Success and the Program Coordinator to ensure the highest quality student experience Maintain and develop strong relationships with key program partners and sponsors Admit graduate students and develop strategies to foster a strong pipeline of prospective students Cultivate relationships with alumni of the School of Public Policy while maintaining an Alumni Council Cultivate partnerships to expand support for students, including mentoring and career opportunities Teach assigned courses, educate and advise students who have widely diverse experiences and expectations Assess and participate in continuous improvement Participate in college and faculty meetings Develop research and publishing within the School of Public Policy in coordination with the Associate Dean Other duties as assigned. Education: Earned doctorate or terminal academic degree with an emphasis on at least one of the following areas: public policy, leadership, public administration, community development (Ph.D. or EdD preferred) or significant public policy experience with a desire to complete a terminal degree Experience (preferred): Experience in leading organizations or experience in public service Experience in and evidence of building strong community/governmental partnerships, successful professional networks, and university teaching Skills: Knowledge of curriculum development and pedagogy Excellent speaking, communication, teaching, and presentation skills Committed work ethic Passion to be a national leader in education Excellent interpersonal skills(including team leadership and facilitation of cooperative endeavors) Work effectively in a collaborative environment Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using data Knowledge of adult learning theory Effectively present information to various internal stakeholders Effectively present information to various external stakeholders in local, state, and national venues. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and self-regulation Humility Strong Christian faith Organized Possess knowledge of leadership theory Possess organizational skills, handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects Advanced skills in Microsoft office suite programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google programs Demonstrate flexibility and resilience Assistant/associate professor – depending on experience (determined by the Provost) Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Required Doctorate or better in Public Administration. Experience Preferred Experience in leading organizations or experience in public serviceExperience in and evidence of building strong community/governmentalpartnerships, successful professional networks, and university teaching Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lipscomb University