Instructional Assistant Professor – Management - Creating a Pool

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement and supplemental retirement

Tuition waiver

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is maintaining a pool of qualified individuals for potential part-time, non-tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor – Management positions in the Department of Management, College of Business, at the Normal, IL campus. Roles involve teaching undergraduate business courses, with emphasis on broad management topics and related fields.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, and demonstrate strong English language proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Business Education, or related field conferred prior to appointment start date.
• State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in business administration, entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, operations management, organizational behavior, organizational leadership, strategy, and statistics.
• Position responsibilities include service and undergraduate classroom duties.
• Participate in pool maintenance and continuous hiring processes as vacancies arise.

Skills

Oral English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Business/Business Education or related field

Job description

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor – Management - Creating a Pool
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Business
Department: Department of Management
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year, the Department of Management maintains a pool of qualified persons interested in part-time, non-tenure-track teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously for part-time, non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

Position Responsibilities: These positions have some service and undergraduate classroom responsibilities with particular emphasis on teaching undergraduate courses in business administration, entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, operations management, organizational behavior, organizational leadership, strategy, and statistics.

Additional Information

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life eligibility determination
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/.

Illinois State University: Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

For a non-terminal degree, the salary range starts at $5150 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications and prorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE). For a terminal degree, the salary range starts at $5665 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications andprorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE).

Required Qualifications

• 1. Master's degree in Business, Business Education, or related field conferred prior to appointment start date.
• 2. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Work Hours

Varies depending on class hours and office hours.

Proposed Starting Date

To be determined

Required Applicant Documents

• 1. Cover Letter (include information about your teaching philosophy; maximum length = 2 pages)
• 2. C.V. or Resume
• 3. List of references (at least three professional references and contact information)

Special Instructions

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Dr. Somnath Lahiri, [e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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