Full Time Faculty - Technology Management Department

Full-time faculty members at the University of Bridgeport are responsible for maintaining the highest academic standards in their discipline. Faculty advise students; develop and maintain curriculum; stay current in their disciplines; participate in on and off-campus staff development activities; fulfill administrative responsibilities relevant to their positions; and participate in University and community service. This position is for Fall 2022.

Duties to be performed:

At a minimum, the essential functions of the instructor are to:

• Use the approved course syllabus format when creating course syllabi
• Teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus
• Ensure that each course contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
• Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• Assess student academic achievement and demonstrate modification of teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback and universal design of courses
• Submit reports in an accurate and timely manner including attendance, grades and other related documentation
• Attend department meetings and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of program goals and curriculum review based on student learning outcomes
• Initiate discussions and make recommendation concerning the improvement of teaching, curriculum, and processes related to improving student outcomes
• Attend professional development activities to remain informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction and discipline
• Serve on and provide information to University committees as needed and requested
• Demonstrate professional attitude, philosophy, compassion, and commitments that promotes student growth and learning
• Serve as Chair and/or committee member on dissertation/ thesis committees as needed
• Assist with program specific accreditation reports
• Advising candidates as needed
• Commitment to the University mission, vision, and values
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Other responsibilities:

• Maintain labs and equipment related to the courses
• Maintain professional relationships with the educational community and other relevant stakeholders

Required qualifications:

• PhD degree in Technology Management or related. The areas of interest are Technology Entrepreneurship, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT Management, etc.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in the field
• Demonstrated skills in teaching in traditional University classroom and on-line environments
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret student learning outcome data to improve teaching and learning
• Ability to work collegially in a team environment
• Ability to exercise individual initiative, independent action and sound judgment
• Ability to serve as a dissertation/thesis mentor or committee member

This is a full-time non-tenure track 12 month contracted position.

NOTE: The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position. You will devote your full time and best efforts to the performance of your various job duties and will observe any and all policies, rules and regulations that the University may now have or shall hereafter establish.