AEC Director Search
Lead an innovative program supporting English-language learners and collaborate with campus partners at KU.
The University of Kansas is seeking a leader to serve as the director of the Applied English Center (AEC), a key position within the International Affairs division. Reporting to the associate vice provost for student support and academic services, the director will provide strategic oversight, innovation, and advocacy for the center’s services designed to enhance the academic experience for English-language learners.
The AEC works in close collaboration with campus partners across International Support Services, Study Abroad and Global Engagement, five area studies centers, and the central administrative office for International Affairs. In addition to operational leadership, the director will help expand the university’s global reach through curriculum development, external partnership building, and strategic planning.
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Search Committee Members
| Name | Position and Department |
|---|---|
| Kari Balthazor | Assistant Director for Business Operations – Applied English Center |
| Elizabeth Gould | Interim Director of International Short Programs – International Short Programs |
| Amanda Ostreko | Associate Vice Provost and Director of Graduate Enrollment Management – Graduate Studies |
| Andrew Shoemaker | Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Success – Academic Affairs |
| Parul Sood | Lecturer/Faculty – Applied English Center |
| Luciano Tosta | Associate Professor, Director & Director of Graduate Studies – Center for Global & International Studies |