Professional Development Trainer

Description

Jackson State University College of Business invites applications for the position of a Professional

Development Trainer in the Center of Academic and Professional Success (CAPS). This position

is a non-tenure track position. The position is a full-time, 12-month staff position. The College is

interested in candidates who have a passion for teaching along with an excellent teaching record

as well as a strong enthusiasm to support student's career growth and development in the Center

for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS).

Examples of Duties

* The preferred candidate should possess a Ph.D. in business education (business communications) or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

* Consideration may be given to a candidate who holds a master's degree (and/or above, other a professional degree in business education (business communications) or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

* The qualified candidate should demonstrate strong teaching and other related success.

* The qualified candidate should demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence and should have experience in teaching various platforms.

* The qualified candidate will be expected to demonstrate capability in the usage of technology in the classroom.

* Experience in developing students oral and written communication skills a plus.

* The successful candidate should have experience in preparing students for the workforce.

* The successful candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Typical Qualifications

* This position is a full-time, 12-month position.

* The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at the undergraduate level along with carrying out other duties and responsibilities in the Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS).

* The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate level and will provide instruction for courses which could include any combination of University Success for Business Majors, Introduction to Business, and Business Communications per semester.

* The successful candidate will be instrumental in providing students with both theory and practical experiences.

* The successful candidate will be expected to place emphasis on student mastery.

* The successful candidate will be expected to utilize various resources and technology in assigned courses to engage students and to introduce Students to business. Also, the successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with the Jackson State University Center for innovation to incorporate interactive technology within the courses.

* The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate respect and follow through in working cooperatively with the supervisor, fellow CAPS employees, and other faculty, staff and students, and others.

* The successful candidate will be accountable for carrying out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supplemental Information

The College of Business at JSU is fully accredited by AACSB International. The College of

Business offers several degrees including: the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree

with several majors including accounting, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship,

finance, management, marketing, and the recently added supply chain management; the Master of

Business Administration (MBA) both on-campus and online; the Master of Professional

Accountancy (MPA) on-campus and now online; and the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Business

Administration (PhD.) with concentrations in accounting, economics, and management.