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Assistant Professor, Management
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Position Number: 4975704
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Business - Management

Assistant Professor, Management

Job ID: 268021
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions ' and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Job Summary

The D. Abbott Turner College of Business & Technology seeks qualified candidates for a tenure track position in Management beginning August 2024. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and engaged learning. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a specialization in Management defined by research and publications. Preference will be given to specialties in Leadership and Negotiations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: primary teaching area of Management.; the ability to teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate management courses; and performing related tasks necessary to ensure excellence in the Turner College of Business and Columbus State University. The successful candidate will be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration; maintain an active research agenda; promote and engage in practices that support the university's focus on student engagement and active learning; commitment to advising and mentoring students; continued instructional and scholarly development; and demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate in Management or related field from a fully accredited institution, but ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates must show evidence of teaching success and potential to maintain an active research agenda to stay academically qualified per AACSB. Candidates should show a willingness and ability to employ technology in teaching. Candidates must be committed to advising and mentoring students, quality teaching, and continued instructional and scholarly development. The candidate must support a strong commitment to practices that support the University's focus on student engagement, problem solving, and active learning. Preference will be given for candidates that have experience with active and experiential learning methodologies.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to CSU's Human Resources Department via email at hr@columbusstate.edu or via phone at 706-507-8920.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Special Applicant Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=268021&PostingSeq=1