Assistant or Associate Professor in Project Management and Process Improvement (PM/PI) - (FAC001945)

The Department of General Business, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management (GMSC) of the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Project Management and Process Improvement (PM/PI) to begin Fall 2022. The Marilyn Davies College of Business is accredited by AACSB and enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students.

We encourage a pedagogical approach to teaching that emphasizes practical applications. Faculty are expected to teach courses offered at the primary campus located in downtown Houston, as well as off-campus locations located in suburban Houston. The courses are offered during the day, evenings, and weekends, as needed to serve the students and may include, face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.

The selected candidate will have teaching responsibilities in the areas of graduate and undergraduate project management and process improvement, including, but not limited to:  MBA 6381 Project Management Overview, MBA 6382 Project Life Cycle: Initiating/Planning, MBA 6384 Change Mgmt. & Leadership, MBA 6383 Project Life Cycle: Monitoring/Controlling, MBA 6385 Process Imprv. Tools & Techniques, MBA 6386 Process Improvement Applications. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing the curriculum of the PM/PI graduate concentration of the MBA. The selected candidate will be expected to create and maintain a stream of quality research leading to peer-reviewed publications relevant to this curriculum.

The ideal candidate should be an experienced professional in managing process improvement efforts, leading projects, and have experience in higher education. ABDs are encouraged to apply but would be expected to complete their degrees within one year from the beginning of the appointment.

EEO/AA

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD or other relevant terminal degree in a field closely related to Project Management and/or Process Improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work history in one of Houston’s primary business sectors
• A business degree from an AACSB-accredited business school
• Experience managing significant projects
• Experience managing process improvement efforts
• PMP Certification
• ScrumMaster Certification
• Six Sigma Certification
• Evidence of excellence, or potential excellence in effective teaching using a variety of methodologies and scholarly activities

 

About The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)

UHD is one of the most ethnically diverse institutions in the nation. It is ranked 33rd and 37th in the nation for graduating Hispanic and African-American students, respectively, with bachelor's degrees and is a federally qualified Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI). UHD is a Carnegie-classified engaged university committed to civic engagement and is on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. In 2012, UHD was the only public university in the state of Texas to have received the President's Honor Roll with distinction. UHD has been recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse liberal arts institutions west of the Mississippi and is located in the fourth largest city in the nation, home to 26 Fortune 500 companies and other world-class institutions. The campus is located in the central business district near three professional sports stadiums and the dynamic Theatre District.
 

The University's student body accurately reflects the Greater Houston Area's wealth of cultures, languages and nationalities. Through its academic programs, UHD engages with this diverse community to address the needs and advance the development of the region. The University is also dedicated to integrating teaching, service and research to prepare students for success in a dynamic global society.

UHD is the second largest, four-year, public university in Houston and is a separate university within the University of Houston System. The policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

To learn more about University of Houston-Downtown, please use the link below.

https://www.uhd.edu/about/Pages/about-index.aspx

 

Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Unofficial Transcripts

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular/Benefits

Job Posting : Oct 4, 2021, 10:12:08 AM

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Ongoing