Executive Education Instructor -Business, Leadership, Healthcare and more

Creighton University seeks accomplished professionals, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts to join a pool of instructors who deliver high-quality executive and professional development programming for corporate and organizational partners.

This opportunity is designed for distinguished practitioners who bring a combination of deep academic or professional expertise, substantial leadership and industry experience, and a passion for developing the next generation of organizational leaders. Selected instructors will collaborate with Creighton faculty and program leaders to design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for working professionals and executive audiences. Instructional assignments may include in-person and hybrid seminars, workshops, certificate programs, customized corporate training, and leadership development experiences. Appointments are made on an as-needed basis and are determined by organizational demand, subject-matter expertise, client needs, and program requirements. Creighton welcomes applications from experts whose experience and perspectives can address emerging challenges facing organizations, leaders, and the workforce.

Instructors may be engaged for individual programs or multiple assignments based on organizational demand, demonstrated performance, subject-matter expertise, and program needs. 

Depending on client needs and program offerings, instructional assignments may include:

• One-day Executive Seminars
• Customized corporate training sessions
• Multi-session leadership development programs
• Certificate and professional development courses
• Hybrid learning experiences combining in-person and virtual instruction

Applications are encouraged by accomplished professionals with expertise in areas including, but not limited to:

• Executive and organizational leadership
• Belonging and culture
• Strategic management
• Healthcare leadership and administration
• Professional well-being
• Change management
• Organizational development
• Human resources and Talent Development
• Project and operations management
• Data-informed decision-making
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Team effectiveness and collaboration
• Communication and executive presence
• Business strategy
• Workforce development
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in organizations
• Health sciences and Healthcare professions

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in business, leadership, health sciences, or a closely related field.
• A demonstrated record of professional achievement and leadership within their industry or discipline.
• Experience teaching, facilitating, training, consulting, or presenting to professional, executive, or adult learner audiences.
• Strong verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• The ability to translate complex concepts and expertise into engaging, practical, and actionable learning experiences.
• A strong working understanding of Creighton University's mission and values.

Preferred

• Experience delivering executive education, professional development, corporate training, or organizational learning programs.
• Demonstrated experience with instructional design and curriculum development, including the development and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Experience teaching or facilitating in both in-person and hybrid learning environments.
• Professional certifications or credentials relevant to the candidate's area of expertise.
• A record of consulting, executive leadership, or significant industry impact.
• Demonstrated application of ethical practices and sound professional judgment in real-world settings.
• Located in the Greater Omaha area.

Demonstration of Teaching Effectiveness

As part of the selection process, finalists will be invited to facilitate a live, in-person professional development session. The teaching demonstration will provide an opportunity to demonstrate the candidate's ability to deliver an engaging, rigorous, and practical executive-level learning experience. The demonstration will be evaluated based on: Participant engagement and facilitation techniques, instructional presence and professionalism, content expertise and practical application, learning design and delivery methods, academic rigor, and overall program quality. 

Appointment and Compensation

• Instructional appointments are offered on an as-needed basis and are contingent upon program and client demand. Appointment to the instructor pool does not guarantee a minimum number of instructional assignments.
• Compensation will be determined based on the scope, duration, format, and requirements of individual assignments. 

Interested applicants should submit:

• Curriculum vitae or résumé 
• A brief statement of teaching and facilitation philosophy, and examples of relevant professional or instructional experience. 
• Official transcripts will be required for any successful applicant.

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.