Assistant Professor of Practice in Management

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The School of Business at the University of Indianapolis is seeking to add faculty to accommodate growth in its business programs. The School seeks applicants for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice in Management. This is a full-time, nine month faculty position with a start date of August 2022. This position is a three year appointment which is renewable and with the possibility to advance in rank.

Teaching requirements will consist of courses in management, quality management, organizational behavior or other related courses at the undergraduate level and graduate levels in MBA, Master of Science in Management or Strategic Leadership and Design programs. The normal teaching load is 24 semester hours per academic year. Teaching may occur in face to face or hybrid modalities. Successful candidates should also have demonstrated abilities toward scholarly activity in their fields to remain current, such as professional certifications or continuing professional education. Service to the school, University and community are also requirements for the position. Business outreach efforts will also be involved with this position in the School’s Applied Business program.

The University of Indianapolis is a private, comprehensive university whose motto is “Education for Service.” Ranked in the top tier of Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report, the university is situated in the 12th largest city in the United States, located on an attractive 65 acre urban campus in an area with an affordable cost of living. It is within a 10-minute drive of what Forbes magazine lists as one of “America’s Best Downtowns” where the potential for networking includes a rich social and intellectual confluence of professionals, artists, and cultural/educational events as well as amateur and professional sports. Founded in 1902, UIndy has a home campus of nearly 6,000 students. The ACBSP-accredited School of Business has a collegial faculty and is home to 700 plus students in 8 majors as well as in MBA, Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Data Analytics and Master of Science in Strategic Leadership and Design graduate programs as well as adult learning programs. Personal attention, small interactive classes, and flexible programming are the rule rather than the exception. The School curricula are built around Applied Business Projects and Experiential Learning. Faculty supervise student projects that work with clients in the local business community. The School also has a long-running joint degree program with Ningbo Tech University in Ningbo, China and teaches classes in English in Ningbo.

The ideal candidate would have PhD or DBA in management. Prior experience in applied consulting or work experience in the field is also desirable; prior quality teaching is essential. Qualified candidates with Master’s degrees will be considered, provided they have significant professional experience and sufficient graduate hours in field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching in management, quality management, organizational behavior or other related courses at the undergraduate level and graduate levels in MBA, Master of Science in Management or Strategic Leadership and Design programs
• The normal teaching load is 24 semester hours per academic year
• Teaching may occur in face to face or hybrid modalities
• Must remain current in field through professional activity and continuing professional education
• Service to the School of Business, the University and to the Community
• Business outreach efforts will also be involved with this position in the School's Applied Business program

QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD or DBA in Management is preferred
• Prior experience in applied consulting or work experience in the filed is desirable, prior quality teaching is essential
• A Master's degree with significant professional experience and sufficient graduate hours in field will be considered

BENEFITS

• Tuition Discount
• Free Parking
• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance