Faculty, Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL)

About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.

About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley

Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive. In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid position. The employee will be remote the majority of the time, with the supervisor determining any residential requirements.

JOB SUMMARY

The Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) Faculty member is a collaborative educator and scholar committed to excellence in graduate education, executive leadership development, scholarship, service, and continuous program improvement.

The faculty member will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of the Doctor of Executive Leadership program through high-quality online instruction, curriculum development, student advising and mentorship, scholarly activity, program assessment, and institutional and professional service.

The faculty member will work collaboratively with the DEL Program Director, faculty, staff, students, and institutional leadership to support the mission, vision, goals, and continued growth of the DEL program and Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE).

The faculty member will carry a teaching load as assigned based on program needs and institutional expectations and will actively contribute to the academic, scholarly, and service missions of ACHE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Curriculum

• Teach online Doctor of Executive Leadership courses within areas of demonstrated academic or professional competence.
• Provide high-quality, engaging, doctoral-level instruction appropriate for experienced working professionals and executive leaders.
• Develop, review, and revise course content, instructional materials, learning activities, and assessments.
• Ensure alignment among course learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, instructional activities, and assessments.
• Maintain current, evidence-informed course content reflecting contemporary leadership theory, organizational practice, healthcare, business, policy, and other relevant areas.
• Utilize effective online teaching methodologies and educational technologies to promote student engagement and learning.
• Provide timely, substantive, and constructive feedback on student assignments and academic performance.
• Maintain consistent course organization, communication, grading practices, and academic expectations.
• Participate in continuous curriculum review and improvement.
• Support the development of new DEL courses, concentrations, certificates, educational pathways, and other curricular initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain the security and integrity of course materials, assessments, student information, and academic records.
• Teach courses in other ACHE programs when appropriate based on expertise and institutional needs.

Student Advising and Mentorship

• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to DEL students as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate availability and responsiveness to students.
• Monitor student academic progression and provide guidance when academic or professional development needs are identified.
• Provide individualized mentorship that connects doctoral education with students' professional leadership goals and organizational impact.
• Support students experiencing academic difficulty and participate in remediation activities when appropriate.
• Refer student concerns involving academic performance, professionalism, or conduct to the DEL Program Director in accordance with institutional policies.
• Support student scholarly activities, presentations, publications, professional development, and other academic opportunities.
• Promote a supportive, inclusive, professional, and academically rigorous learning environment.

Scholarship and Research

• Maintain an active program of scholarship appropriate to academic rank, professional expertise, and institutional expectations.
• Engage in research, applied scholarship, scholarly writing, peer-reviewed publication, professional presentations, or other recognized forms of scholarly activity.
• Pursue opportunities for collaborative scholarship with DEL faculty, ACHE faculty, students, and external partners.
• Mentor DEL students in scholarly inquiry, evidence-based leadership, research, and dissemination of scholarly work when appropriate.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of DEL program-related research and scholarly initiatives.
• Seek opportunities to translate research and professional experience into knowledge that advances executive leadership, organizational performance, healthcare, education, or other relevant fields.
• Pursue external funding, grants, or collaborative research opportunities when appropriate.
• Disseminate scholarly work at local, state, national, and international professional forums.

Program Assessment and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in the ongoing assessment and evaluation of the DEL curriculum and program.
• Assist with evaluation of course learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, student performance, and other measures of program effectiveness.
• Participate in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of assessment data.
• Contribute to accreditation, institutional effectiveness, and continuous quality-improvement activities as assigned.
• Participate in periodic review and revision of course materials, curriculum, academic policies, and program processes.
• Provide recommendations to the DEL Program Director regarding opportunities to improve academic quality, student outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Maintain required academic and administrative documentation in accordance with ACHE policies and applicable accreditation standards

Program and Institutional Service

• Serve as a member of DEL program committees and other ACHE committees as assigned.
• Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum meetings, assessment activities, retreats, and other institutional responsibilities.
• Participate in DEL admissions activities, including applicant review, interviews, and candidate evaluation as requested.
• Support DEL orientation, information sessions, recruitment events, student activities, and other program initiatives.
• Participate in faculty governance and institutional service activities consistent with academic appointment and institutional expectations.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across ACHE programs to advance interdisciplinary education and institutional initiatives.
• Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of ACHE.
• Participate in commencement, academic ceremonies, institutional events, and other activities requiring faculty representation as appropriate.

Recruitment and Program Growth

• Support recruitment and enrollment initiatives for the DEL program.
• Participate in information sessions, webinars, conferences, professional meetings, and other recruitment activities as requested.
• Engage professional networks and organizations to increase awareness of the DEL program.
• Identify opportunities for educational partnerships, professional collaborations, and student recruitment.
• Support development of relationships with healthcare systems, academic institutions, professional organizations, government agencies, military organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other potential partners when appropriate.
• Assist in identifying emerging leadership-development needs and opportunities that may inform future DEL curriculum and program growth.

Professional and External Engagement

• Maintain active engagement within relevant professional and academic communities.
• Represent ACHE and the DEL program professionally at conferences, meetings, educational events, and community activities.
• Participate in local, state, regional, national, or international professional service appropriate to expertise and academic role.
• Develop relationships that may contribute to educational opportunities, research, scholarship, student development, or institutional partnerships.
• Maintain professional competence and remain current within areas of academic and professional expertise.

Faculty Responsibilities and Professional Conduct

• Maintain professional, ethical, and collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, institutional leadership, and external partners.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, professionalism, and responsiveness in fulfilling assigned responsibilities.
• Adhere to ACHE policies and procedures and applicable academic, regulatory, accreditation, and ethical standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of student, faculty, and institutional information.
• Demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, professional experiences, and areas of expertise.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-focused, and professional faculty environment.
• Participate in faculty development and continuing professional education as appropriate.
• Complete required institutional training and administrative responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DEL Program Director, Dean, or their designee.

Teaching Load

• The DEL Faculty member will carry a teaching load as determined by the DEL Program Director and institutional leadership based on program needs, faculty workload expectations, areas of expertise, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Teaching assignments may include DEL courses as well as courses in other ACHE academic programs when appropriate, based on faculty expertise and institutional needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Doctor of Executive Leadership or their designee.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree from an appropriately accredited institution in leadership, healthcare, business, education, organizational leadership, public administration, or another field relevant to the DEL curriculum.
• Credentials sufficient to qualify for academic appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or higher.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education, professional education, executive education, or a related academic environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, administration, organizational management, healthcare, education, business, government, military leadership, or another area relevant to the DEL curriculum.
• Experience developing, managing, or teaching online or technology-enhanced curriculum.
• Evidence of commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and student mentorship.
• Ability to contribute to doctoral-level education for experienced professionals and executive leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and institutional leadership.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and professional communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of ACHE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant progressive leadership or executive experience.
• Experience teaching at the doctoral or graduate level.
• Experience developing or delivering online doctoral education.
• Experience mentoring doctoral or graduate students.
• Record of peer-reviewed scholarship, professional presentations, applied research, or other scholarly activity.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness.
• Experience working across disciplines or within complex organizations.
• Experience developing external partnerships, professional collaborations, or funded projects.
• Demonstrated national or international professional engagement within an area relevant to the DEL program.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to provide high-quality doctoral-level instruction in an online learning environment.
• Ability to effectively mentor and advise experienced professionals and executive-level students.
• Ability to translate theory, research, and evidence into practical leadership and organizational applications.
• Ability to critically analyze complex organizational and leadership challenges.
• Ability to design and evaluate graduate-level learning activities and assessments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a collaborative academic team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively use learning management systems, Microsoft Office, videoconferencing platforms, and other educational technologies.
• Ability to communicate and represent ACHE professionally in academic, professional, and community settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, ethical leadership, and academic integrity.
• Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interactions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
• Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Expertise in negotiation.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
• Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
• Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
• Ability to safely lift and carry 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2290 or hr@achehealth.edu.

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.