"Open Rank Non-Tenure Track, Associate/Assistant/Professor of Practice in Professional Development"

Position Description

The Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking to fill an open-rank non-tenure track faculty position. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice, depending on the qualifications of the candidate.

This faculty position will focus on teaching professional development and first-year learning courses for undergraduate students. We are seeking an instructor dedicated to fostering professional growth and skill development in students. The ideal candidate will design and deliver engaging coursework that equips learners with the practical tools, knowledge, and mindset needed for career readiness. This role requires staying current with industry trends, integrating real-world applications into instruction, and inspiring continuous learning and leadership development among diverse student populations.

The position is housed in the Undergraduate Dean's area and will report to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs.

The appointment commences for the fall 2025 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A relevant master's degree (in Business or related field) and a minimum of 5 years' appropriate industry experience. The position will require administrative and service activities within the school. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: Applicants must warrant the appointment at a faculty rank consistent with their qualifications and accomplishments A demonstrated record in professional development skills is preferred.

The Naveen Jindal School of Management:

The Dallas Metroplex has a population of over 7 million people and is the home of twenty-two Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, including such well-known firms as AT&T, American Airlines, Toyota North America, PepsiCo and Texas Instruments.

The Naveen Jindal School of Management fosters a professional research environment as well as a collegial culture that is intellectually stimulating and interdisciplinary. The school provides faculty with state-of-the-art computer technology enhanced with in-house programming support. Library and secretarial support are generous, and funding is provided for travel and other activities related to research and teaching.

The Naveen Jindal School of Management is rapidly growing and currently offers BA, MBA, MS, and Ph.D. degrees. Currently, the Jindal School offers more than 30 degree programs at the undergraduate, master's and PhD levels. We have more than 10,000 students and more than 300 faculty members.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by June 20, 2025. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on August 31, 2025.

The University and Community

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 30,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).

UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.

The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.

About The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.