Assistant or Associate Professor of International Business & Logistics

Maine Maritime Academy; Castine (ME); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Maine Maritime Academy seeks a faculty member to teach undergraduate on-campus and graduate online courses in International Business, with emphasis on Logistics, Management, and Operations. The role includes advising students, engaging in scholarship, and contributing to Academy service.

The successful candidate will support interdisciplinary collaboration, maintain professional development, and uphold safety and ethics within the Academy environment.

Qualifications

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in International Business.
• Student advising on academics, curricular matters, and careers.
• Scholarly development and professional growth.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (on campus and online).
• Contribute to curriculum development and program planning.
• Prepare lesson plans and assess student progress and attendance.
• Participate in seminars and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Develop exams and other assessments, and grade them.

Connaissances

Teaching

Advising

Research

Service

Curriculum design

Online teaching

Interdisciplinary

Communication

Time management

Professional development

Formation

MBA/MS

Doctorate preferred

Online course delivery

Teaching experience

Description du poste

This document describes duties that the Academy expects of faculty members. These may change with each academic year, through discussions between you and your department head/dean/vice president. You will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of how well you perform these duties. The responsibilities for this position will include some or all of the following: teaching, student advising, scholarship, service, and administrative responsibilities. Teaching is the fundamental responsibility of each faculty member and all faculty are expected to participate in this activity. Primary focus on teaching undergraduate (on campus) and graduate level courses (online) related to International Business. Primary focus will be centered on International Business, Logistics, Management, Supply Chain, and Operations. Special considerations for those with qualifications in International Logistics and Operations, Warehousing, Information Systems (IS), Cyber/AI, Management Communications, and Organizational Behavior. Must be able to teach multiple disciplines. In addition, a high degree of “volunteerism/participation” is expected to facilitate the administrative support of the Academy along with effectively imparting your unique capabilities and expertise.

TEACHING

Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, and in immediate preparation for these: maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing contemporary teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; supervising independent study projects, and supervising or teaching clinical cooperatives or industry programs.

ADVISING

Student advising includes time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

SERVICE

Academy service includes, but is not limited to, service on the Faculty Senate, Academy, and departmental committees. Professional service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve your profession, the community, the state, the nation, or the world.

SCHOLARSHIP

Professors must provide evidence of their documented and continued professional development. Scholarship enables individuals to remain current in the theory, practice, knowledge, skills and/or pedagogy of their disciplines. For some, scholarship and continued professional development may mean hands-on development and training in industry. The scholarly expectations of Faculty should be consistent with the mission and purposes of Maine Maritime Academy.

OTHER ASPECTS OF FACULTY PERFORMANCE

Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, staff, and members of the public.

DUTIES

• To teach at undergraduate (in-person) and/or graduate (online) level as directed by the Department Chair or Dean.
• To contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
• To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
• To participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• To participate in the development, administration, and marking of exams and other assessments of students within and without your department.
• To provide advice and support to students.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers, and exams.
• Hold 3 office hours per week.
• Participate in the administration of the department’s programs and other activities as requested.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty, or Academy-wide working groups or committees as requested.
• Maintain one’s own continuing professional development.
• Maintain currency of any Professional Licenses and Certifications (if applicable).
• Maintain an awareness and observation of fire and health and safety regulations.

All academic staff are expected to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to academic excellence; that is, to the conduct of possible research, publication, teaching and other forms of knowledge transfer, at the highest levels of achievement.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching (in-person and on-line) and other forms of public presentation.
• Ability to supervise academic work by undergraduates and graduate students.
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to write clearly and tailor communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to share in organization and management of various Academy programs.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Commitment to MMA’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all genders, cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of five years professional industry experience in the following areas is required: Management responsibility with decision-making authority in business operations or management functions.
• MBA or MS from an accredited institution in a business-related field, with preference given to international logistics, supply chain, and operations/management concentrations.
• A doctorate and teaching experience in higher education are highly preferred.
• Experience developing and/or delivering online course material
• Must meet Academy criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Tobacco-free campus Background check is required
• Must present official copies of transcripts and any professional documentation (e.g. licenses, certifications, and endorsements).

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Typical classroom and office environment are in multi-story buildings with elevator access.