The Center for Civic Leadership (CCL) at Rice University offers co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities to Rice students with the central mission of fostering engaged citizenship. We encourage and engage in long-term, multi-program community partnerships that empower students and community organizations to effect positive change in their communities.
Position Summary
• Develop, implement, and manage experiential civic leadership programs focused on a specific geographic region and directly relevant to the CCL
• In particular, develop introductory experiential learning programs and/or courses intended to develop civic leadership through engagement with Houston community partners
• Teach up to three credits of coursework
• Assist in the cultivation and management of university-community partnerships, faculty partnerships, and alumni networks that enrich civic leadership programs
• May lead special projects or initiatives, serve as the team’s direct report to the Director of Programs and Partnerships, develop and lead workshops, and advise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants
• May also have the opportunity to teach additional courses and/or serve as the CCL undergraduate advisor
Qualifications
• Education Required: Master’s Degree
• Type of Experience:
o Professional experience in undergraduate education at a college or university; in government; or in a community- or service-oriented non-profit organization
o Experience fostering civic leadership through community-based research, service learning, social entrepreneurship, or advocacy.
o Experience in teaching and/or facilitation
• Experience Preferred:
o Experience building partnerships with government and community organizations and/or faculty
o Experience advising students
o Program assessment
For more information and to apply for this position, please visit:
jobs.rice.edu/postings/8495