Special Purpose Faculty - Management

Radford University's Department of Management in the AACSB-accredited Davis College of Business and Economics invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Special Purpose faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor.

We are a collaborative, student-centered department committed to excellence in teaching, experiential learning, and preparing students for successful careers in business. Our faculty bring together academic expertise and real-world experience to create an engaging learning environment that emphasizes practical application and professional development.

We seek a dynamic, student-focused educator with significant professional and/or teaching experience who is passionate about student success and connecting management concepts with real-world business challenges.

Areas of Teaching Expertise

Candidates should possess academic credentials and professional expertise suitable for teaching in one or more of the following areas:
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• General Management

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement. Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester, advising students, and participating in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.

Candidates must maintain AACSB faculty qualifications consistent with Instructional Practitioner (IP), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Practice Academic (PA) status.

Bring Your Experience into the Classroom. Inspire Future Business Leaders. Make a Difference.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Management or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Academic and/or professional qualifications sufficient to teach in an AACSB-accredited business school.
Credentials that support, or have the potential to support, AACSB Instructional Practitioner (IP), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Practice Academic (PA) status.

Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining necessary faculty qualifications per the standards of the Davis College of Business and Economics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching, including evidence of student engagement and effective classroom instruction.
Significant professional, managerial, leadership, and/or consulting experience in entrepreneurship, human resource management, operations management, project management, supply chain management, or general management.
Experience teaching online and/or hybrid courses.
Demonstrated ability to utilize active learning, experiential learning, and other high-impact educational practices.
Experience advising, mentoring, and supporting student success.
Relevant industry-recognized certifications are desirable, particularly those related to the candidate's teaching areas (e.g., SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or CSCP).

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must provide the following information: an application cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three (3) professional references including both phone and email addresses for each. Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts.

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