Associate Director for Outreach & Industry Engagement POP

Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

This non-tenure track Professor of Practice position will provide leadership, program, and project management, particularly in collaboration with industry stakeholders in the construction supply chain. The role includes teaching a two-semester, six-credit course sequence, working directly with students as scheduled by the school director. As an industry and outreach liaison, the incumbent will facilitate communication and collaboration among the school, advisory board, industry advisory council, and external partners, current and future. Additionally, the position will work closely with the Advancement team to identify and secure resources supporting emerging school initiatives. Reporting Structure: Reports to the School Director and works closely with the Advancement Team, with a dotted line relationship to LINK. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in a closely related field to the position Significant experience working in the construction industry Previous experience networking with industry partners Demonstrated experience in program management Leadership and management experience Marketing experience Experience working with or serving on University Advisory Boards and/or Industry Boards of Directors Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to work with sponsorships, fundraising, or related advancement experience Experience working in a university environment and working knowledge of university policy and procedures Experience with university course development and administration Experience with delivering training and credit or non-credit educational curricula for industry Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Hours per week 40 as needed Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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