Assistant Professor - 2479

Degree in appropriate discipline area - prior experience teaching in higher education setting

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The Thomas College of Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke prepares students to become knowledgeable, ethical, innovative, and effective business professionals who are equipped to succeed in a dynamic and increasingly global business environment. The College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB), reflecting its commitment to academic quality, rigor, relevance, engagement, and continuous improvement.

The Thomas College of Business and Economics emphasizes student success through energetic and engaging instruction, effective business communication, experiential learning, professional and career readiness, ethical decision-making, leadership development, global awareness, and the application of contemporary business practices. The College seeks to connect classroom learning with real-world business challenges while developing students' abilities to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, lead others, think critically, and make sound business decisions.

Through innovative teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement with the business community, the College prepares students to succeed in rapidly changing professional environments and to effectively utilize emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, as responsible and productive business professionals.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide energetic, engaging, and contemporary instruction in Business Communication at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with the ability to teach Management and related business courses as needed. The position will emphasize the development of students' written, oral, interpersonal, presentation, and professional communication skills necessary for success in today's workplace.

The faculty member will use innovative and experiential teaching approaches that connect classroom learning with real-world business situations and promote professional and career readiness. Instruction should incorporate contemporary business practices and emerging technologies, including the appropriate use of artificial intelligence and other communication technologies. The position will also contribute to teaching in related areas such as organizational behavior, international business, leadership, professional development, and other Management disciplines based on the needs of the College.

The position includes scholarship, service, student engagement, and other responsibilities consistent with the mission of the Thomas College of Business and Economics and the expectations of the University.

On-campus and online delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses in Management with a primary emphasis on Business Management; scholarship in Management with a primary emphasis on Business Management service to the university, profession, and broader community; and other forms of organizational citizenship behavior for the betterment of the university and key stakeholders.

On an ongoing basis, the successful candidate must publish in discipline-appropriate peer-reviewed journals to maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) status and for tenure and promotion consideration. Beyond scholarship, service to the University/School/Department and the business community is valued and required. Accordingly, performance will be assessed based on teaching, research, and service quality. Rank is open and commensurate with education and experience.

App instructions: attach copies of transcripts, a reference list, and contact information.

Higher education teaching experience, with preference for experience teaching Business Communication, Management, or related business courses. Preference for candidates who demonstrate an energetic, engaging, and contemporary teaching approach; experience with experiential and applied learning; and the ability to incorporate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, into instruction. Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online environments is preferred.

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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.