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 byindustry. With the targeted audience for this program being adult students pursuing career growth, the University seeks to hire colleagueswho 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 andbroad 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]
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