Assistant Professor of Practice
- Employer
- The University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Business & Management
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice position to lead the new Introduction to Business course (MNGT 101). This dynamic and innovative course introduces students to the core disciplines of business through storytelling, interactive simulations, and real-world problem-solving, fostering early engagement with the business world.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach four large lecture sections of MNGT 101 annually (three in the fall, one in the spring).
- Collaborate with faculty in Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Marketing, and Supply Chain to refine and implement the MNGT 101 curriculum.
- Develop and oversee engaging lecture content and activities.
- Design materials and activities for recitation sections led by upper-level student learning assistants.
- Mentor and guide learning assistants to deliver high-quality recitation sessions.
- Lead the implementation of the Business Battle, an end-of-semester project, including corporate engagement and student coaching activities.
- Participate in ongoing discussions and initiatives to support community-building efforts across the first-year experience.
Required Qualifications
- A master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, or professional practice across multiple business disciplines.
- Demonstrated interest in or prior experience with innovative teaching methods, such as case-based learning, storytelling, or hands-on activities, with a focus on enhancing student engagement.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with a commitment to fostering student success.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. or DBA in a business-related discipline.
- Prior experience in leading large lecture courses and/or working with learning assistants.
- Proven ability to build partnerships with corporate stakeholders for student development activities.
- Understanding of and an interest in creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin March 3, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Access requisition F_250008 at https://employment.unl.edu. Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Applicants will be required to attach three (3) separate documents in PDF or Word format:
- A letter of application outlining their relevant teaching experience and interests. A detailed curriculum vita (CV) that includes information on education, professional qualifications, teaching experience, and work experience; if possible, evidence of teaching experience should be included in the CV, including the title, level (undergraduate or graduate), and delivery method (in-class, online, or blended) for all courses taught, along with a summary of relevant teaching evaluations. Names and contact information for three (3) references.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For specific questions about the position, please email Amy Bartels at amy.bartels@unl.edu.
About the Course (MNGT 101)
MNGT 101 is a foundational course designed to provide students with an overview of the core business disciplines—Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Management. Students will engage with real-world business problems through simulations, interactive discussions, and the Business Battle, a collaborative project with mentorship from business professionals. This course aims to inspire students to explore business education while building critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
About the College
The College of Business drives discovery, creates opportunity, and empowers its more than 4,300 students to lead the future of business. Programs include 12 undergraduate majors, numerous graduate programs, including our highly-ranked online MBA@Nebraska, three master of science degrees, and two Ph.D. programs. Established in 1913, it is the only doctorate-granting business college in Nebraska. Howard L. Hawks Hall, located at 14th and Vine Streets, has been home to the college since 2017. Hawks Hall features interactive learning in state-of-the-art classrooms, cutting-edge technology, and the Teaching and Learning Center, a one-stop student and teaching support service center offering curriculum development support, free one-on-one tutoring, and coaching. Learn more at http://business.unl.edu/.
About Lincoln, NE
Home to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the city of Lincoln consistently ranks among the highest U.S. cities for livability thanks to a low cost of living, great schools, and friendly, community-minded residents. Set amidst a big sky and open landscape, the state’s capital city is simple to navigate with a nationally noted low crime rate, a wide range of housing choices, and a reliable public transit system. As one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, Lincoln boasts a growing technology sector, more parkland per capita than all but a few U.S. cities, an extensive bike trail network, and numerous options for recreational and personal interest activities. It’s easy to feel at home here. Visit https://go.unl.edu/connections, www.lincoln.org, and www.lcoc.com/meet-lincoln for more information about Lincoln.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Organization
Working at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
For 150 Years, A Leader in Higher Education
Always a place of high ambition, University of Nebraska was one of the first institutions west of the Mississippi River to award doctoral degrees - the first was granted in 1896. The University of Nebraska established the world's first undergraduate psychology laboratory. The discipline of ecology was born here, and the campuses reflect that tradition, being recognized as botanical gardens and arboreta. An early institutional interest in literature and the arts provided the foundations for today's Prairie Schooner literary magazine, for the University of Nebraska Press, and for the Sheldon Museum of Art, which houses one of the world's most significant collections of 20th century American art.
Today, Nebraska is one of the nation's leading teaching institutions, and a research leader with a wide array of grant-funded projects aimed at broadening knowledge in the sciences and humanities. Nebraska is also a land-grant university and a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Benefits
The University of Nebraska offers an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability and long term care insurance; retirement accounts; tuition reimbursement for employees and their spouses and dependent children; and reimbursement accounts for health care and dependent day care. Leave policies are designed to help employees deal with personal or family events or crises.
Diversity and Inclusion
In the spirit of the phrase "Every Interaction Matters", UNL has an enacted commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence for our faculty, staff, and students. On our campus, diversity and inclusion are important priorities. Examples include: Husker Dialogues, which is an event that helps first-year students focus on diversity and inclusion and practice handling difficult conversations around difference; three Chancellor's Diversity Commissions that are charged with informing and advising the Chancellor and addressing issues of constituent campus communities; and the establishment of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion whose leader operates at the Vice Chancellor level. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we strive for excellence in all that we do. True excellence requires that each individual be able to work and learn in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and belonging. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion requires each of us to continuously ensure our interactions are respectful, protect free speech, and inspire academic freedom.
About Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in an up-and-coming and safe city of 300,000 people that has many of the cultural and entertainment benefits of a much larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community. The Pinnacle Bank Arena, opened in 2013, routinely hosts major touring acts. A buzzing entertainment district, the Railyard, connects the arena area to the Historic Haymarket. Cuisines from all continents provide the entree to dynamic urban nightlife and a wide variety of ways to enjoy time with friends. Nebraska's City Campus is one with Lincoln's city center, as it has been since the university was founded.Lincoln has more parkland per capita than Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and all but a handful of U.S. cities. The well-manicured Pioneers Park, the native woods of Wilderness Park and the open grassland of Nine-Mile Prairie are each within a 10-minute trip from campus. Connecting many of these parks is an extensive trails network.
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