Assistant Professor

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Number: 129750
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Management

Department: Dept. of Business Administration
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis: Annually

To teach undergraduate and graduate classes in Management (face-to-face and online), specifically Management Fundamentals, Organizational Behavior, E-Bus Systems Fundamentals, Intro to Business Analytics and other management related courses to adequately provide a good foundation in Management, and to prepare students for many other classes within the department and the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business. This position will teach three classes each fall and spring with a possible teaching assignment in the summer.

This position will also serve on departmental, college, and university committees. This faculty member will maintain professional affiliations and contribute to professional activities. The person in this position must retain their scholarly academic qualifications. This position will mentor students and provide advice on professional endeavors.

Doctoral degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, in Management, or a closely related field (i.e., Organizational Behavior), with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. Pertinent work experience, continuing professional development and an active research agenda to maintain qualifications for performing teaching assignment are required. This faculty member will have relevant teaching experience which includes proven effectiveness in online course development and teaching.

Must meet the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualification for an Assistant Professor position.

Doctoral degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, in Management, or a closely related field (i.e., Organizational Behavior), with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. Pertinent work experience, continuing professional development and an active research agenda to maintain qualifications for performing teaching assignment are required. This faculty member will have relevant teaching experience which includes proven effectiveness in online course development and teaching.

Must meet the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualification for an Assistant Professor position.

A PhD from an AACSB-accredited institution, in Management, or a closely related field (i.e., Organizational Behavior). Regardless of the degree, it must be coupled with pertinent teaching experience, continuing professional development and a robust research agenda. Candidate must meet the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business Policies on Faculty Qualification for an Assistant Professor position. Preferred candidate will also have relevant teaching experience which includes proven effectiveness in online course development and teaching, professional experience and professional certifications.

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at  or email jobs.

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