Center Director/Faculty of Practice in Nonprofit Management & Leadership

Center Director/Faculty of Practice in Nonprofit Management & Leadership

 

College/School/Unit: LBJ School of Public Affairs

 

Department:

 

Posted: Sep 9, 2025

 

Apply By: Open until filled

 

Description

 

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin seeks an experienced faculty of Nonprofit Management and Leadership within the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service. This faculty of practice would also serve at the Director of RGK Center. This is a 12-month position, with 60% of the role focused on teaching and 40% on center administration and leadership.

 

The LBJ School seeks a dynamic faculty member to advance the RGK Center's mission of fostering research and education in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in these areas and a commitment to building a vibrant and diverse global civil society.

 

About the LBJ School of Public Affairs

 

One of the nation's top ten programs in public affairs, the LBJ School is dedicated to training leaders in public policy and administration. The LBJ School offers a range of degree programs, including Master of Public Affairs, Master of Global Policy Studies, Bachelor of Public Affairs, and PhD in Public Policy. Our mission is to develop innovative solutions to complex societal challenges through rigorous academic training and practical experience.

 

About the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service

 

The RGK Center, housed within the LBJ School, is a hub for research and education in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. The Center provides a collaborative space for students and community members to build a vibrant and diverse global civil society. Through its student-centered, data-driven, and community-based initiatives, the RGK Center equips leaders to achieve significant social impact.

 

Teaching Responsibilities (60%)

 

This faculty member will teach four nonprofit management and leadership courses per year to both degree-seeking students as well as midcareer executive education students at The University of Texas at Austin. While the focus of the courses may vary, relevant course topics include:

 

• Fundraising Strategies & Skills for Nonprofits

 

• Public and Private Sector Contracting with Nonprofits

 

• Social Entrepreneurism (for-profit organizations with a pro-social purpose)

 

• Program Evaluation & Measuring Impact for Nonprofits

 

• Innovative Uses Data and Technology in Nonprofit Management

 

• Nonprofit Leadership & Management in International Development

 

While teaching responsibilities will be assigned based on the qualifications of the faculty member and the needs of the school, candidates can expect to teach approximately four courses per year while also contributing to executive education course offerings.

 

Director Responsibilities (40%)

 

As Director you will work with a team that includes the Dean, the Center's Associate Director for Research and Programs Manager, and Center-affiliated Faculty. The responsibilities of the director include:

 

• Refine Mission and Programmatic Focusby updating the Center's mission and programs to emphasize sector-relevant applied research, community engagement and educational training in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership. Our goal is to equip both graduate, undergraduate and mid-career students with skills in civic capacity-building, strategic partnerships, training and research, and evidence-based approaches to social impact.

 

• Position the Center as a Thought Leaderby strategically strengthening the RGK Center through sector-focused convenings, speaker series, internship programs, collaborative publications, executive education, and support of the Center's Associate Director for Research.

 

• Advance Student Engagementby leading the existing portfolio program and developing an undergraduate minor as well as developing a robust pipeline of experiential learning opportunities for students at all levels.

 

• Enhance Visibility and National Standing, raising the RGK Center's profile at the local, national, and international levels through strategic participation in conferences, partnerships, and professional networks.

 

• Revitalize the Center's Advisory Committeeby establishing an active advisory committee composed of local, state, and national leaders in philanthropy and nonprofit sectors. This committee can help expand the Center's visibility, inform program strategy, and facilitate access to external funding.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications

 

• For professors of practice, a master's degree in a relevant field is required.

 

• Experience developing and delivering high-quality, innovative educational solutions preferably in a higher education, academic environment. Strong commitment to student professional and educational development. Highly skilled communicator with the ability to negotiate complex environments. Action-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset. Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as a member of senior staff. Experience building strong internal and client relationships. Eligible to serve as instructor for LBJ School graduate and undergraduate courses.

 

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Advanced degree and more than the required experience. Extensive knowledge of the government and/or nonprofit sectors.

 

Application Instructions

 

Interested candidates can submit their cover letter, CV, teaching statement identifying courses and topics that they are qualified to teach as well as which specific nonprofit sector in which they have experience, three years of teaching evaluations (or fewer if unavailable), and three letters of reference via Interfolio.

 

Questions about the position can be directed to Steven Pedigo at [email protected]. Questions about the application can be directed to Shannon LaFevers at [email protected].

 

The search committee will begin considering applications November 1. The position will remain open until filled.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

 

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

 

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6563353

 

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