Posted in Other about 24 hours ago.
Location: warrensburg, Missouri
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:
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.
Required Qualifications:
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:
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.
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.
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