"Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management"

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management instructs academic courses in-person and support the department, college and university goals by supporting the academic environment to benefit the educational mission of the University. The faculty employee is expected to contribute to the department's educational mission. Successful candidates will be expected to instruct our students in entrepreneurship and/or strategic management at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -

Teaching Responsibilities

• Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
• Regular course meetings and instruction
• Mentoring students
• Other teaching responsibilities

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Professional Development -

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.

Academic Achievement/Professional Development

• Publications (editing, citations)
• Presentations at professional meetings
• Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
• Current work in circulation or in progress
• Grants received or applied for
• Membership and participation in professional organizations
• Other professional service of development activities

Faculty - Service to Institution -

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and/or disciplinary level. Duties include service on collegelevel and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.

Service to the Institution

• Committee memberships and offices
• Programs directed and advised
• Participation in special programs or projects
• Other service in the institution

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Ph.D. or DBA (terminal degree) in management from a regionally-accredited institution, with emphasis in entrepreneurship and/or strategic management at the time of the appointment

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org - faculty credentials)

Required Experience

One to three years' experience teaching entrepreneurship and/or strategic management face-to-face at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing startup or entrepreneurial organizations.

Preferred Experience

Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline

Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works

Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities
• Solve problems and make data-driven decisions
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service
• Demonstrate leadership and take initiative
• Adapt to changing institutional needs
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
• Curriculum design and program outcome alignment
• Assessment methods and student learning measurement
• Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)
• Academic policies, procedures, and ethics
• Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles
• Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching:

• Course design and delivery
• Learning activity development and facilitation
• Technology integration and LMS proficiency
• Instructional adaptation

Assessment:

• Valid assessment instrument development
• Constructive feedback provision
• Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication:

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Professional presentation abilities
• Active listening and collaboration

Technology:

• Discipline-relevant software proficiency
• Multimedia and presentation tools
• Basic troubleshooting capabilities

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification