The Williams College of Business at Xavier University invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Professor position in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship beginning fall 2024. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The position entails teaching courses in Business Communication, Strategic Human Recourse Management, and General Management courses, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching load is four courses per semester. Other duties include service and participation in the life of the Department and University consistent with the mission of Jesuit higher education, and professional development activities on and off campus. This position is expected to interact with Cincinnati’s business community via community engaged learning.
The Teaching Professor position is renewable on a yearly basis, with the potential after six years for promotion to Senior Teaching Professor. The candidate must be committed to providing quality teaching and to either (a) maintaining an active professional presence or (b) conducting scholarly research in compliance with AACSB standards for faculty.
Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We are committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and we deliberately seek out multiple perspectives.
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship of the AACSB-accredited Williams College of Business holds close ties to Cincinnati’s business community. Our department provides education, training, and real-life business experiences to undergraduate, MBA, and Executive MBA students in face-to-face and online formats. Experientially-based teaching is one of our strategic pillars, enabled by class sizes that typically are less than 30 students.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants for this non-tenure track faculty position must have at least a master’s degree in business administration or a primary business discipline and a minimum of eight years of professional work experience in the area of the teaching assignment. Strong candidates will have compelling evidence of teaching effectiveness, an active professional or scholarly agenda, and relevant professional work experience. International work experience and the ability to incorporate international perspectives into courses is an added bonus. The successful candidate will be able to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities.
To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit the following to Xavier University’s website by March 29, 2024: cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a sample syllabus. Candidates are asked to include in their cover letter a brief statement regarding how they might support/contribute to Xavier’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The position will remain open until filled.
Please note: In advance of an on-campus interview, three letters of recommendation will be requested. For additional information, please contact search committee chair Dr. Marcie Lensges (lensgesm@xavier.edu).
Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. To read more about Xavier University’s Equal Employment Opportunity statement please use this link.
Benefits
Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.
· Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
· Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
· Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
· Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
· Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
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