Assistant Instructor of Management at University of Central Missouri in warrensburg, Missouri

Job Description:

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


Salary Depends on Qualifications
Job Type Faculty Full Time
Division Management
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 996944
Opening Date 11/11/2024

Description

The Department of Management within the Harmon College of Business & Professional Studies at the University of Central Missouri invites applications for a full-time, 9-month instructional faculty position in Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a variety of undergraduate and MBA-level courses, contributing to the academic development of our students, and engaging in scholarly/professional activities and service within the department and university.

Faculty within the College of Harmon Business and Professional Studies at the University of Central Missouri support the university’s mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of students. This includes quality teaching, advising, collegiality and communication. In addition, faculty provide service to their program, department and university, engage in research, scholarship, and professional development activities. During contractual employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist, engage, and respond to students, colleagues, departmental, college, and institutional needs.

We are seeking candidates with a passion for teaching, industry experience, and the flexibility to teach across different course formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, asynchronous, and synchronous settings. The department requires strong collaboration to continue the integration and improvement of the for continuing integration and improvement of curriculum. University service and engagement in professional organizations is expected. The Faculty load is 4 (4/4) courses per semester. While based primarily in Warrensburg.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Management and related fields.
• Contribute to course development and innovation in teaching methods.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service obligations on the Warrensburg campus.

The ideal candidate will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses across at least half of the following:

Undergraduate

• MGT 3315: Management of Organizations
• MGT 3325: Business Communication
• MGT 3345: International Management
• ESE 3710: Business Planning
• ESE 4710: Commercialization

Graduate

• MGT 5310: Leading and Guiding Change
• MGT 5320: The Learning Organization
• MGT 5325: Strategic Organizational Communication
• MGT 5340: Building Leadership Credibility
• HRM 5340-5342: Corporate Training Capstone
• MGT 5355: Management and Strategy
• HRM 5960: Employment and Development

Graduate courses are taught at night (6:00-9:00 p.m); candidates may be required to teach during the day on campus and in the evening on campus or virtually (synchronously).

Examples of Duties

Teaching - The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.

• Keep current in your discipline.

• Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.

• Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.

• Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes.

• Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.

• Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours.

• Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.

Scholarship/Professional Development - The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area.

• Authoring academic writings.

• Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences.

• Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.

Service - An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department, college, and university community.

• Attending department/college/university meetings

• Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.

• Assisting with student recruitment.

• Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies.

Advising - A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper, timely, competent and professional advising of students.

• Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s).

• Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation).

• Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.

Communication - Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. This implies an understanding of the communication hierarchy within departments, colleges, and administrative levels. Timely communication with students supports other faculty responsibilities (teaching, advising).

• Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university.

• Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.

Typical Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree appropriate to teach management discipline courses. Degree must be from an institution with an AACSB-accredited business program.
2. Strongly desire professional experience in management/entrepreneurship/human resources/related fields. Will consider recent publications in place of professional experience (past 5 years).
3. Demonstrated experience in how to appropriately write, speak, and perform within a diverse environment of stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Excellent record of teaching in collegiate or organizational settings.
2. 3-5 years of relevant business experience.
3. Ability to teach in multiple delivery formats (face-to-face, hybrid, asynchronous, and synchronous).
4. Understanding of team-based, experiential, and applied methods of learning in the classroom.
5. Potential to research and publish in the business management disciplines (required to maintain AACSB faculty qualification).
6. Commitment to service in academic/professional communities.
7. Evidence of mentoring ability.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Management at the University of Central Missouri is dedicated to teaching excellence and places a strong emphasis on experiential, team-based, and applied learning. We strive to provide students with hands-on, practical experiences that prepare them for business challenges they may encounter in their professional careers. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and will engage students through dynamic and innovative instructional methods. They will take an active role in mentoring students, helping them navigate academic and professional pathways. Additionally, the successful candidate will be committed to building and maintaining industry connections, integrating these relationships into the curriculum to enhance students' educational experience and career readiness. This focus on experiential learning helps students apply theoretical knowledge to professional contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of management practices.

Our instructional faculty are fully participating members of the department who engage in departmental, college, and university service obligations. Information on promotion guidelines are available here.

Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Application Process: Candidates should submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter detailing qualifications and teaching/research interests.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching philosophy statement
4. Three letters of reference will be required if candidates progress to the interview stage.
   

Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo. Apply to position number 996944

Attach to the faculty profile a letter of application, current curriculum vita, and copies of transcripts showing all degrees completed. Initial applications may include unofficial transcripts. You are welcome to include other documentation of teaching effectiveness with the application. Please list on the faculty profile the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for three (3) professional references. These documents must be attached to the faculty profile at the time of application. Only completed on-line faculty profiles with attached documents will be reviewed for this position. Finalists for the position will be asked to submit official transcripts as a part of the interview process.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) letters of recommendation may be requested.
For more information about the position, contact Dr. Eric Nelson at enelson@ucmo.edu or by phone at (660) 543-4717.

Review begins: Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!

AgencyUniversity of Central Missouri (UCM)Address PO Box 800

Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093-5299 Phone(660) 543-4255
Website https://www.ucmo.edu/

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