Associate Professor of Leadership Management

A successful candidate will play an active role in FMU's existing academic and operational success. The Associate Professor of Leadership/Management position requires a strong research background in the field with the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses both face-to-face and online. Faculty must develop and utilize a syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines. There will be daily interaction with students handled in a professional, positive and tactful manner at all times.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Under minimum supervision, the Associate Professor will manage the day-to-day office operations.
• Maintain and oversee a full-time teaching and service load.
• Participate in scholarly activities and academic services beyond the regular teaching assignment.
• Remain current in their disciplines and instruct assigned courses in a manner consistent with the scheduled time, course content, and course credit approved by the faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees.
• Complete all teaching, advisement, and service assignments that are a normal part of their duties in a professional and timely manner.
• Give individual evaluations of student performance including midterm and final grades.
• Adhere to high standards of professional integrity and conduct.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishments of the responsibilities and functions of the School of Business.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning tasks that logically relate to the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong research background in the Business Management field.
• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is significant as dependability.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Manage, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (3) hours per day.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information, protect the assets of the institution, act ethically and with integrity, and adhere to FMU’s Code of Conduct and policies and procedures.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in field preferred and/or three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn Learning, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

Supplemental Information

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. In addition to the completed application, candidates must submit a list of three professional references (at least one from a previous employer) that includes names and contact information. Review of application materials will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.