Executive Director

American Association of
University Professors

Office of the Executive
Director

Executive
Director

The American Association of University Professors is seeking
qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director in our
Washington, DC office. Application packets and resumes for this
position will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Screening will
continue until the position is filled. This position requires a
commitment to racial equity and involves working with diverse
individuals both inside and outside of the AAUP office.

Duties and Responsibilities

The executive director is the chief administrative officer of
the Association, appointed by and responsible to the AAUP’s
governing Council. The executive director is responsible for
implementing Council and executive committee policies, initiatives,
plans and personnel directives, along with actions and mandates
approved by the biennial meeting. The person appointed to that
office shall be well acquainted with academic institutions and
committed to core AAUP principles, including academic freedom,
shared governance, and collective bargaining. The executive
director approves academic freedom and shared governance
investigations, collective bargaining campaigns, and searches for
positions on the administrative staff. In all aspects of
employment, the executive director promotes and furthers the AAUP’s
mission.

The executive director is responsible for the financial
stewardship of the association as well as managing the budget and
operations; day-to-day decisions are delegated to the deputy
executive director who is responsible for the routine management of
the national office and for ensuring its smooth and efficient
operation. The executive director exercises a significant role in
the planning and coordination of the Association’s programs and
services in line with Council’s initiatives and priorities.
Currently these include (1) fighting back against inappropriate
interference into higher education, especially partisan legislative
interference and other inappropriate interference into academic
institutions by politicians and donors, (2) an initiative to enact
permanent, structural, organizational change in order to view all
AAUP work through a racial equity lens and to address racial
justice in the AAUP and the academy, and (3) overseeing the ongoing
implementation of the AAUP affiliation with the American Federation
of Teachers – infusing AAUP standards and principles more widely
into higher education and building membership while AAUP retains
its independence and autonomy.

The executive director provides staff service to the AAUP
president, executive committee, Council, and the AAUP Foundation
board. The executive director speaks for the Association and serves
as a national voice on higher education issues, when appropriate.
The executive director is expected, as a member of the Washington
Higher Education Secretariat, to collaborate with chief officers of
other higher education organizations. The executive director works
with key education leaders in government and higher education. The
executive director coordinates relationships with other higher
education unions and promotes collective bargaining nationally. The
executive director shall seek adherence to AAUP’s recommended
standards in the community of higher education.

The executive director will be accountable to and will report
directly to the Council. The Council will evaluate the performance
of the executive director on an annual basis using this position
description as a basis for evaluation. In the evaluation process,
the Council will solicit the views of the staff, Association
chapters and members, and others in the higher education community
who work and interact with the executive director on a regular
basis.

Qualifications

Candidates must be very familiar with and committed to AAUP
principles. Experience as a faculty member is desirable.

Administrative experience, knowledge of collective bargaining,
leadership within the AAUP at the local, state, and/or national
level are desirable.

Education:          
Required: Advanced terminal degree.

Skills:                   
Required: Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, leadership,
and management skills. Proven communications, public relations, and
writing skills. Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and
priorities. Experience in development/fundraising a plus.

Compensation  

Expected salary range is $200,000-$230,000, commensurate with
educational background and work experience. Generous benefits
package including health, dental, and vision insurance; and
401(K).

Position Classification

This regular full-time position is categorized as a confidential
staff position and is excluded from the staff bargaining unit. This
is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime pay.

To Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications must include a statement of interest and a curriculum
vitae and should be emailed to the Chair of the Search Committee at
[email protected].
Questions, inquiries, and nominations should also be directed to
[email protected].
No phone calls please.

The AAUP is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability, race, color,
religion, national origin, marital status, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, family
responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political
affiliation, homelessness, or other characteristics unrelated to
professional performance. (EEO Know Your
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Employee Polygraph Protection Act).

Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.