Faculty - Technology Management emphasis in Aerospace Project​/Operations Mgt

Position: Open Rank Faculty - Technology Management with emphasis in Aerospace Project and/or Operations Mgt
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Position Information

Department/College
College of Business

Position Title
Open Rank Faculty - Technology Management with emphasis in Aerospace Project and/or Operations Mgt

Job Category
Faculty

Posting Number
00533

FLSA
Exempt

Full or Part Time
Full-Time

Other

Temporary
No

If Temporary, number of months

Position Summary Information

Duties

POSITION SUMMARY:The College of Business invites applications for an Open Rank (Assistant or Associate Professor - Tenure-Track or Professor of Practice) of Technology Management with an emphasis in Aerospace Systems Management, Project Management, Operations Management, or related areas. This position is designed to attract both tenure-track academic candidates and seasoned practitioners.

In addition to adhering to the general faculty guidelines, as specified by the Employee Handbook, the Dean of Colleges, Assistant Dean of the College of Business, and the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs, duties will include:

DUTIES:

• Teaching a variety of upper-division Management courses which may include Aerospace Systems Management, Project Management, Operations Management, or Management of Technology courses in day, night, weekend, distance learning formats and at various offsite locations;
• Developing, and delivering courses in a variety of modes, including online courses that ensure quality and effective assessment;
• Working with a range of students to assist them in reaching goals and learning outcomes;
• Participating in professional development and/or scholarship appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary field(s);
• Maintaining office hours and advising students;
• Willingness to contribute to the University's mission in terms of undergraduate teaching, research, creative activities, etc.;
• Providing service to the institution through active on-campus involvement in committees and special projects as assigned;
• Actively engaging with area businesses, government agencies, and contractors to develop experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Serve on university, college, department, and departmental committees
• Assuming any other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by administrative personnel.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Preference will be given to candidates possessing industry and/or academic experience in the aerospace industry and the management of organizations therein;
• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Master's degree from a fully accredited institution of higher education with 18 graduate semester hours in one or more of the teaching areas mentioned.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.

Salary Schedule

Salary Band: AS240; AO240
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University Information

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Approximately 3,000 students each semester have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where over 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 95% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course.

The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was named the Most Affordable College in Alabama by The Best Schools, as well as a 2024 Great College to Work For by Modern Think. Athens State offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 392 full and part-time employees with approximately 88 full-time faculty members in three colleges:
College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. 83% of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. Athens State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in North Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN…