Professor of Practice in Business and Leadership Studies >>>

Oct 11, 2022

Deadline

Dec 01, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) provides undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in flexible formats that allow working adults to reach their academic goals while fulfilling other life responsibilities.  SoPA’s undergraduate Business & Leadership Studies Program (BSLS Program) is seeking a qualified individual for a Professor of Practice position. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with a typical teaching load of eight undergraduate courses per year, to support the BSLS Program’s curriculum in organizational behavior and management, human resources, small business development, accounting, and related subjects.  In addition to teaching courses in their area(s) of expertise, the successful candidate will work closely with the BSLS Program Director to develop curriculum and train, mentor and evaluate adjunct faculty.  The Professor of Practice also will advise and mentor current and prospective BSLS students; serve on SoPA and University committees; and assist with other administrative tasks necessary for the BSLS Program’s promotion and operation. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in business administration, organizational psychology, leadership, or other related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in organizational management, accounting, banking, finance, human resource management, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, corporate/in-house counsel, or similar areas of business.
• Demonstrated excellence in course development and teaching at the post-secondary level, ideally online and in-person.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver creative, innovative, and rigorous higher education courses in synchronous and asynchronous online formats.  
• Ability to provide effective academic advisement and mentoring to working adult students.
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly with individuals of various ages and backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with leaders in the public and private sectors of the business community, to enhance Program visibility and stature and increase internship and employment opportunities for students.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience with developing and teaching synchronous and asynchronous online courses.
• Experience and high level of comfort in the use of learning management systems, Canvas preferred

Application Instructions

Candidates must apply in Interfolio and provide an updated CV, letter of interest, teaching philosophy, diversity statement, course evaluations, and names and contact information for 3 references.  Additional documents may be requested at a later date. Expected start date for this position is the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester.

For more information about the position, please contact the Business & Leadership Studies program director, Robyn Ice ([email protected]).

Ultimate recruitment for this position is subject to final budgetary approval by the University.

Application Process

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans – a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism . We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.