Lecturer/Area Industry Mentor - AIO
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Business & Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The AIM portion of this position serves as the pleasure their supervisor. This position reports directly to the AIO Area Director, with strong secondary reporting ties to the Professionalism Program Director. The position is designated as an on-campus position and will be officed in Capitol Federal Hall. Alternative and flexible work schedules may be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines.
This position may be filled as part-time or full-time (.50, .75 or 1.0 FTE) depending on course availability/preference of the most qualified candidate. All FTE levels are benefits eligible.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.Job DescriptionDistribution of efforts per FTE is as follows:
For 1.0 FTE: 75% Teaching AIO, 25% AIM
For .75 FTE: 66% Teaching AIO, 34% AIM
For .50 FTE: 50% Teaching AIO, 50% AIM
Percent distributions listed below are based on a .50 FTE. Adjustments* will be made per above chart for if filled at higher FTE.
50%* Teaching and Teaching Related Service - AIO Area
- Teach two* (2) courses per academic year in the area of supply chain management or decision sciences. [Course load for .75 FTE will be four (4); load for 1.0 FTE will be six (6).] Course assignments are typically 3 credit hours. They may include undergraduate and/or graduate courses offered by the School of Business. Instruction may be in traditional classroom and/or on-line formats. Campuses may include Lawrence, Edwards, Leavenworth and/or other settings. Courses related to the Professionalism Program are not typically considered toward the minimum teaching load requirement. The Business School reserves the right to modify instructors course loads based on current needs of the School.
- Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to: course design and preparation, consultation and advising, and assignment of course grades.
- Lecturers serve as participating members of departments and should engage in instruction-related activities beyond direct instruction. Examples include curriculum development committees and course improvement initiatives.
- Lectures should abide by the Area’s, School’s and University’s policies and procedures.
- 35% Program Administration and Mentoring: Coordinate, execute and evaluate activities to support the KU School of Business’ Professional Program goals as it relates to supply chain management. Independently utilize broad range of skills and tools to structure student experiences and academic pursuits for successful transition to professional employment including assessing professional readiness, coaching/mentoring, conducting industry outreach, building constituent relations, and tracking outcomes. Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Work in close coordination with Area Director and area faculty to provide strategic direction to ensure co-curricular programs and course work contribute to professional readiness.
- Create and propose new action plans to Program Director/Area Director to further support strategic goals. Review and modify existing program components to foster student engagement.
- Provide guidance to address knowledge, skill and experience gaps including referral to other university or Business School student services.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to students that would ultimately assist students in professional engagement upon graduation.
- Serve a key role in the development and maintenance of a formal, engaged, and diverse network of industry partners and professional practitioners in an AIO discipline.
- Develop and maintain matrixes for tracking of key program outcomes.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other AIM program members and professional program staff.
- Complete or participate in other AIM related duties or activities that support the role, as assigned.
- May supervise employees.
- (15%) Professionalism Program Instruction (AIM): As an member of the Area Industry Mentor (AIM) team, incumbent will also serve as instructor within the KU School of Business Professionalism Program. Duties include:
- Provide instruction for up to two (2) one-hour credit courses within the professionalism program, per year. Primary course load will be sections of BUS 210 or BUS 230 for supply chain management but may include any course within the professionalism program. Course assignments are made by Professionalism Program Director. The Professionalism Program Director will coordinate with the Area Director if deviation from the identified primary course(s) is/are needed. The Business School reserves the right to modify instructors course loads based on current needs of the School.
- Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, course design and preparation, consultation and advising, and assignment of course grades.
- Instructors should abide by the Area’s, School’s and University’s policies and procedures.
- Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree plus four years of directly related experience.
- Demonstrated experience or potential to mentor undergraduate business students.
- Demonstrated network or potential to establish strong industry relations locally and regionally.
- Demonstrated experience or potential to instruct undergraduate students.
- Master’s degree in business, marketing, advising, counseling or other closely related field.
- Familiarity with undergraduate business programs at KU.
- Current resume/CV
- Cover letter
- Complete contact information for three professional references
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