Job Description:

Job no: 904770

Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College: Eli Broad College Of Business

Department: Executive Development Programs 10008276

Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: Lansing

Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title

Director, Railway Education

Position Summary

The Director, Railway Education is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership for the Railway Management Certificate Program (RMCP) and to design, develop, and deliver new educational programs in accordance with industry needs. MSU RMCP is the leading management and business educational program for high-potential railroad managers in freight and passenger railroads as well as suppliers and shippers.

The MSU RMCP resides in the Eli Broad College of Business in order to develop synergies with the College's leadership in supply chain management for freight railroads. The goal of CRRE education is to support the MSU mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives through providing management and leadership across the breadth of the railway ecosystem.

Program responsibilities will include: 1) Management certificate programs for senior managers and executives in railway operations management and business development; 2) Potential graduate programs leading to a Master's level academic qualification through a concentration in railway operations and management; 3) Other leading-edge and topical shorter programs that fulfill railway industry requirements from time to time, both open enrollment and customized.

The railway industry has been a principal provider of freight and passenger transportation for almost 200 years and employs cutting edge transportation technology and service delivery capabilities. As the railway industry responds to the increasing needs for sustainable freight and passenger operations, there is a need to educate managers and specialists on railway related issues and develop future railway and transportation industry executive leadership. It is the donor's desire that MSU become the leading provider of graduate degrees and executive development needs for the rail industry through knowledge dissemination.

Position Summary:

The Director will reside within the College reporting to the (currently vacant) Executive Director /Burkhardt Professor who will oversee and direct this position and lead research activities. This is a continuing appointment academic staff position at the specialist level.

Michigan State University has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through innovative teaching, research, and outreach for over 150 years. MSU is ranked one of the top 100 research universities and is rated as one of the top universities in supply chain management. Its more than 50,000 students come from all 50 states and over 120 countries. The 4,500 strong faculty and academic staff annually conduct over $300 million in sponsored research.

The CRRE Director, Railway Education will:

Lead the conceptualization, design and delivery of executive seminars and short courses for railway industry and transportation education with a focus on modal operations, business development, intermodal and multimodal processes and transport roles in global supply chains;

Teach in the Railway Management track of graduate level programs, subject to qualification and experience;

Lead cross-college and cross-discipline teams to deliver executive level education, including carefully selected external subject matter experts where necessary;

Influence the railway and intermodal industry through industry presentations and interactions;

Seek advice from CRRE donors and rail industry experts regarding industry trends and program direction;

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters

Minimum Requirements

A master's degree in business, transportation, engineering or supply chain management; teaching experience in higher education; networks within the North American rail industry; five years working for a railroad or with significant interactions with the railroad industry; experience in design and delivery of adult education programs.

Required Application Materials

Resumé/CV; Cover letter; Teaching experience.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will commence November 3, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

11/03/2023

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://broad.msu.edu/railway-center/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Oct 18, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Oct 18, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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