Description
University of Colorado | CU Denver

Business School

Open Rank Clinical Teaching Track or Instructor Position – Managing for Sustainability

Position #00630761 – Requisition #25121

 

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

 

The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across eight schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through boundary-breaking innovation and impactful research and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and annual economic impact of more than $800 million. For more information, visit www.ucdenver.edu

Open Rank Clinical Teaching Track or Instructor Position – Managing for Sustainability

The Managing for Sustainability program in the Business School of the University of Colorado Denver is growing fast and gaining national recognition.  As such, we invite applications for non-tenure-track faculty at the ranks of Assistant Professor, Clinical Teaching Track, or Instructor.  An individual in either of these positions will develop and teach courses in sustainability, further develop new programs and/or curricula, maintain AACSB professional or scholarly qualifications in their area of expertise, and perform service activities.

Job responsibilities:

A successful candidate hired at the Assistant Professor, Clinical Teaching Track, level can expect a distribution of 60% teaching (6 courses annually), 15% service, and 25% research for faculty who produce two or more academic peer-reviewed publications every five years. The Assistant Professor, Clinical Teaching Track, role has research/scholarship responsibilities that include applied or pedagogical scholarship disseminated in refereed academic outlets.  This person should have a PhD or a commensurate terminal degree in their profession (e.g., MD, JD).

A successful candidate hired at the Instructor level can expect a 70% teaching work distribution (7 courses annually), 10% service, and 20% research/scholarship.  The instructor role has research/scholarship responsibilities that may consist of publications in practitioner journals, documented professional education experiences, or participation in professional conferences.

At either rank, faculty are expected to demonstrate continued professional growth in their fields, especially in relation to sustainability.

Successful candidates will be an integral part of program development and instruction for the Managing for Sustainability program and serve to connect the program with sustainability experts and companies in the community. They should feel comfortable and excited by the opportunity to teach undergraduate and graduate students from within the Business School.  Candidates may be tasked with teaching existing courses such as “Business for a Better World” and “Business and Climate Change”, and/or developing courses related to some of the following topics: sustainability as it relates to finance, marketing, engineering, entrepreneurship, accounting, economics, and environmental sciences.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $75,000- $95,000 for an Instructor . 

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $105,000- $135,000 for a Clinical Teaching Track Assistant Professor. 

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

 Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Qualifications
Required qualifications for the Instructor position include:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

A candidate must possess:A Ph.D. or a terminal degree in a field related to Sustainability, or Master’s Degree in a field related to Sustainability from an accredited (or equivalent) university and five or more years of mid-level or higher managerial experience related to sustainability.

• The applicant shows strong potential for teaching effectiveness at both undergraduate- and masters-level courses.  Typical indicators include past teaching/course evaluations, a documented history of developed courses/curricula, and/or pedagogical training.

Preferred qualifications for candidates at the Instructor level include:

• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses.
• Experience in online or hybrid delivery (online and in-person).
• Evidence of recent intellectual contributions in research/scholarship or be within five years of earning their terminal degree.  This may include presentations at scholarly/practitioner conferences or publications in peer-reviewed academic or practitioner journals.

Required qualifications for the Clinical Assistant Professor level include:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Applicants must meet the CU Denver Business School definition of Assistant Professor, Clinical Teaching Track:Business School definition: Assistant Professors, CTT hold a terminal degree in a relevant field and have deep experience in their teaching area. There must be evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level as well as the potential for service and research/scholarship that supports the program and the School. They must demonstrate ongoing relevance through intellectual contributions in research/scholarship or be within five years of receiving terminal degrees.

A Ph.D. or a terminal degree in a field closely related to Sustainability from an accredited (or equivalent) University satisfies a terminal degree requirement a relevant field.

The applicant must show significant experience in Sustainability or closely related fields.  This can be shown through some combination of the following: (i) courses developed and/or taught in sustainability or closely related areas, (ii) publications in peer-reviewed journals in sustainability or closely related areas, and/or (iii) non-academic work experience related to sustainability.

An applicant must have three or more years of experience teaching Sustainability or a closely related field at the university level.  Instructional experiences while a student (e.g., a teaching assistantship) will satisfy teaching experience requirements only when the applicant was serving as the primary Instructor for the course.  Serving as a tutor, grader, periodic guest lecturer, or similar roles do not meet the experience requirement.

The applicant must show potential for teaching effectiveness.  Typical indicators include past teaching/course evaluations, a documented history of developed courses/curricula, and/or pedagogical training.

The applicant should show recent intellectual contributions in research/scholarship or should be within 5 years of receiving their terminal degree.  Some indicators satisfying this requirement may include:

A premier journal publication (e.g., A* rated on the ADBC list), or

Two high-quality journal articles (e.g., A-rated on the ADBC list), or

At least three academic refereed journal articles, or scholarly books, or

A mixture of at least four refereed academic articles, scholarly books or papers, research grants, industry white papers, and other peer-reviewed research.

Preferred qualifications for the Clinical Assistant Professor level include:

Experience in online or hybrid delivery.Experience with case teaching, experiential learning methodologies, or other modern pedagogy.

 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Mar 21, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing