Visiting Lecturer - Department of Management

Working Title: Visiting Lecturer - Department of Management

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100777 - Management

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 05/16/2024

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Mission
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Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

James Madison University’s Department of Business Management invites applications for a visiting Lecturer position beginning in the Fall of 2024. This position is a one-year academic appointment with a teaching load of eight courses. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate must be able to teach COB 202: Interpersonal Skills, and MGT 305: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. COB 202 is a prerequisite course for all business majors; it is a skills-based class that focuses on individual differences, decision-making, teamwork, communications in organizations, conflict management, and other professional skills. MGT 305 is a course required for general business minor students and incorporates content related to both organizational behavior and human resources. The courses are highly interactive; therefore, evidence of teaching effectiveness is particularly important. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and demonstrate an ability to collaborate.

Qualifications:

Required:
• Master’s degree in management or a related field from an AACSB-accredited institution is required.
• Significant and substantive professional work experience within the past five years relevant to the position and topic areas.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

Position start date is August 2024.

Candidates will complete the application and attach the following documents:
• Cover letter. In addition to articulating interest and qualifications, this document must include a discussion of the applicant’s efforts towards equity and inclusion, and demonstrate a focus on inclusivity within the applicant’s workplace activities. The statement should not focus on personal values and personal experiences, but rather on actions and experiences as they relate to inclusivity in the workplace.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Documentation related to teaching effectiveness (preferred) or brief statement of teaching philosophy (uploaded under "Other Document #1").

All application materials must be submitted online. Questions can be directed to Ms. Chris Roeder at roedercc@jmu.edu.

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