Faculty, Doctor of Executive Leadership; DEL

Doctor Of Executive Leadership (Del) Faculty Member

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.

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.

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

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.

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…