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Instructional Assistant Professor or Term Instructor

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA · 3 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The Instructional Assistant Professor / Instructor position will join an existing team of faculty teaching who are primarily responsible for the teaching of BUS 103-Developing Your Professional Skills: Foundational Elements and BUS 303-Developing Your Professional Skills: Advanced Elements in undergraduate programs. As a member of this team, they will teach effectively, positively contribute to the academic environment, and provide service to the Business Foundations Area, the Costello College of Business, the university, and the profession.

Responsibilities

  • Teaches business courses in undergraduate programs.
    • The teaching load for this position is 4 courses per semester for fall and spring or as determined by the College’s workload policy.
    • Teaching may include both face to face and online offerings, with an emphasis on face to face;
    • Additional responsibilities include service to the Foundations Area, the Costello College of Business, the university, and the profession, such as academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in business or a related field;
  • Experience teaching at the postsecondary level;
  • Experience in business or another relevant field;
  • Significant teaching experience in face-to-face and familiarity with teaching in online environments with the ability to create materials, and supporting existing programs;
  • Strong teaching capabilities which enable introducing undergraduate students to the business environment, and knowledge of trends in the workplace;
  • Ability to aid students in developing the background and skills that will contribute to successful transitions to employment opportunities;
  • Good citizenship in terms of service is critical, as is the ability to work well with colleagues.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in business or a related field;
  • Experience teaching at the postsecondary level;
  • Experience in business or another relevant field;
  • Significant teaching experience in face-to-face and familiarity with teaching in online environments with the ability to create materials, and supporting existing programs;
  • Strong teaching capabilities which enable introducing undergraduate students to the business environment, and knowledge of trends in the workplace;
  • Ability to aid students in developing the background and skills that will contribute to successful transitions to employment opportunities;
  • Good citizenship in terms of service is critical, as is the ability to work well with colleagues.

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