Job Title: Assistant Professor
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 268922
About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary

Georgia Southwestern State University and it College of Business and Computing, an AACSB accredited institution, is seeking an Assistant Professor to teach the following in the Management areas; Primary focus a combination of Organizational Leadership, Principles of Management, Legal Environments, Organizational Theory, and Strategic Management regularly; Secondary focus a combination of International Business, Communication and Intro to HR occasionally.

The successful candidate will also advise undergraduate Management major students, heavily engage in the community and campus community, and serve as an active member of a highly cohesive, innovative faculty in the College of Business and Computing (COBAC). This is a full-time, tenure-track position to begin in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 based on the candidate's availability and department needs.

We have built a strong and innovative learning environment in COBAC. A successful candidate will be expected to pursue cross-functional, integrative curriculum development and incorporate a pedagogical approach which involves students in learning through high levels of engagement. Mentoring and advising students is integral to the mission of the College of Business and Computing and our philosophy of student- centric education. GSW's COBAC has a large online program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, so teaching will include both traditional and online courses.

In addition to teaching, the faculty member will be expected to produce a research stream consistent with AACSB standards for SA qualification and is expected to engage heavily in College and University service.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or DBA in Management from AACSB-Accredited University. ABDs with a well-developed, defended proposal will also be considered.

Strong teaching background and a passion for student engagement.

Experience in delivery of both on-campus and on-line classes preferred.

Meaningful experience in industry is strongly preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Evidence of teaching success

Philosophy of teaching

Transcripts

Contact information for three professional references

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.