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https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/21916

Assistant/Associate Professor

Assistant/Associate Professor - Operations Management - #002887

Econ, Mgt, Proj Mgt

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

Western Carolina University’s College of Business invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position in operations management beginning in August 2023 at the Associate or Assistant Professor level. Rank will be determined at the point of hire.

Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching at the college or university level in at least two of the following areas: operations management, supply chain management, management science, and data analytics. The application reviews will begin on or about October, 24th 2022, and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the department programs’ mission in providing students with the skills needed to address the challenges of contemporary business. The expected teaching load is 18 semester hours per academic year. Some teaching responsibilities may be at off-site locations and/or during evening hours. This position requires teaching online and face-to-face courses, advising, and service activities as designated by the school director. Moreover, the successful candidate must be willing to meet the AACSB accreditation requirements regarding the college of business faculty qualification. A commitment to active engagement with professionals in the regional business community is expected.

The university has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education. We seek candidates who can contribute to the academic community’s diversity and excellence through their leadership, research, teaching, and service.

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service and scholarship.

A Ph.D. or ABD in management or an appropriate business field or a terminal degree in a closely related business field from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. Applicants who are ABD with a dissertation defense date and completing all degree requirements on or before August 15th, 2023, will be considered.

College or university level teaching in at least three of the following areas: operations management, supply chain management, management science and data analytics.Teaching experience at the graduate level.

Private or public sector managerial work experience.

Permanent Full-Time

9

09/29/2022

Yes

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE:
Screen of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants must the following documents online:
1) a letter of application, including specifics of experience teaching face-to-face and online courses.
2) curriculum vita
3) contact information for three professional references
4) copies of transcripts from graduate and terminal degree program(s) and
5) research statement

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Drew Carnes at amcarnes@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3544. Please do not email application materials as they will not be accepted for consideration.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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