MBA DirectorAssistant Professor of Business
MBA DirectorAssistant Professor of Business
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JOB SUMMARY
The Division of Business Leadership and Communication at Columbia College seeks a fulltime dynamic educator to serve as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Business (halftime) and Director of the Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program (halftime). This unique position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the development and success of our online MBA program while also engaging in teaching and scholarly activities within the business department.
TheDivision of Business Leadership and Communicationserves over 300 students offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration community and organizational leadership communication hospitality accounting and sports management. Programs are offered in day evening and online formats. Students are equipped for a variety of professions based on internship and research opportunities to maximize their professional preparation. The divisions strengths lie in supportive faculty and students with a commitment to developing professional acumen. The College and the Division are committed to social justice and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of underserved and marginalized populations. Academic programs balance strong liberal arts roots and deep relevant content to foster personal and professional success.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Director of Online MBA Program (HalfTime):
- Develop and implement strategies for the growth and enhancement of the online MBA program in alignment with the colleges mission and goals.
- Oversee all aspects of the online MBA program including curriculum development student recruitment and retention faculty hiring and support program assessment and evaluation.
- Collaborate with faculty staff and relevant stakeholders to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the online MBA program.
- Provide leadership and guidance to faculty teaching in the online MBA program.
- Stay informed about industry trends workforce needs best practices and innovations in online education and integrate them into the program as appropriate.
- Manage budgets and resources allocated to the online MBA program.
- Assistant Professor of Business (PartTime):
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in business administration with a focus on areas such as management economics finance human resource management and/or entrepreneurship.
- Teach a 12 semester hour load per semester. Summer teaching optional.
- Develop and deliver engaging and effective instructional materials including lectures assignments and assessments for both online and traditional classroom settings.
- Update and monitor MBA curriculum and policies.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support their learning and academic progress.
- Engage in scholarly activities such as research publications presentations and participation in professional conferences to contribute to the academic community and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students including academic and career guidance as needed.
- Contribute to departmental and collegewide initiatives including committee work and program development efforts.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- A doctoral degree in business administration management or a related field is required.
- Demonstrated experience in online program development and administration preferably in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level preferably in both online and traditional formats.
- Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching scholarship and service.
- Knowledge of current trends and issues in business education and online learning.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the college.
This tenuretrack (at Assistant Professor level) position entails a split in responsibilities serving as Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Business (dependent on background and qualifications) halftime and overseeing the online MBA program halftime with a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the college community and contribute to the success of our students and programs.
Applications
To apply a candidate must submit the following materials through the online submission portal (all in one pdf file with the exception of the cover letter which may be uploaded as a separate document):
- A cover letter describing teaching interests/experiences and administrative experience
- A current curriculum vitae
- A teaching or leadership statement that includes the applicants teaching or leadership philosophy and methodology
- A statement regarding the applicants research professional experiences and other scholarly endeavors
- Names and contact information for three references and
- Copies of graduate transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for the initial application stage.
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Employment Type
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