Executive Leadership Academy (ELA)
THE ELA EXPERIENCE
A progression from personal leadership to institutional impact.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Leadership development grounded in the work of the University.
- Individual mentoring by experienced senior leaders
- Direct engagement with LAU senior leadership, including an individual conversation with the President
- A team-based Strategic Institutional Project addressing a current LAU priority
- Experiential leadership development, with individual coaching where developmentally appropriate
- Peer learning within a cohort drawn from across the University
ELIGIBILITY
Full-time LAU faculty at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, including equivalent senior ranks on the professional and clinical tracks.
Prior service in a formal administrative position is not required. Candidates should demonstrate meaningful engagement with LAU and sufficient institutional experience to contribute to and benefit from the Academy.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Statement of Interest and Leadership Aspirations (up to 500 words)
- Current curriculum vitae
- Two or three brief examples of leadership or institutional contribution
No recommendation letters are required.
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Eligible faculty may apply directly, by November 16, 2026, through self-nomination or be nominated by any member of the LAU community. Both routes are considered on equal terms. Nominated faculty will be invited to confirm their interest and submit the same application materials.
Questions may be directed to ela@lau.edu.lb.