Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for the Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) program
- Supervise, mentor, coach, and advocate for MDP students, faculty, and staff
- Cultivate inclusive culture and ensure equitable admissions and scholarship processes
- Identify and pursue external funding and oversee program fund management
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships within and outside Emory; participate in university committees and initiatives
- Review and approve annual reports, learning outcome assessments, and required documentation
- Ensure compliance with university policies and promote transparent communication between leadership and the MDP community
- Teach or co-teach MDP courses and supervise independent student research as needed
- Oversee internship and field practicum placements and support student/alumni career advancement
- Implement research bridging disciplines; produce scholarly publications and represent MDP at conferences
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree required
- 10-12 years of experience in global/community development or in a relevant sector
- Preferred: 15 years of experience in global/community development or relevant sector
- Understanding of current landscape of foreign aid and development practice, as demonstrated by thought leadership, research, and advocacy
- Experience in academic leadership, strategic planning, program design and implementation, and faculty/staff development
- Proven ability to build partnerships and collaborate across institutions, sectors, and disciplines
- Outstanding communication skills, including effective writing and public speaking
- Experience supervising staff and mentoring students
- Experience with admissions processes, scholarship parameters, and managing program funds
- Ability to teach or co-teach graduate courses and supervise independent research