Open Rank Faculty - Technology Management with emphasis in Aerospace Project and/or Operations Mgt

Athens State University; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens State University invites applications for Open Rank Faculty in Technology Management with emphasis in Aerospace Systems Management, Project Management, or Operations Management. The role supports both tenure-track and practitioner tracks, teaching at day, night, and online formats across campus and offsite locations.

Responsibilities include course development, student mentoring, and active engagement with area partners to create hands-on opportunities for students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in teaching areas mentioned.
• Preference for aerospace industry and management of aerospace organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to teach upper-division management courses in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of upper-division Management courses including Aerospace Systems Management, Project Management, Operations Management, or related fields.
• Develop and deliver online and in-person courses with quality assessment.
• Advise students and maintain office hours; participate in professional development and scholarship.
• Engage with area businesses and agencies to create experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Serve on university and departmental committees and contribute to institutional mission.

Skills

Aerospace industry

Academic experience

Teaching

Project management

Operations management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Open Rank Faculty - Technology Management with emphasis inAerospace Project and/or Operations Mgt

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Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The College of Businessinvites applications for an Open Rank (Assistant orAssociate Professor – Tenure-Track or Professor of Practice) ofTechnology Management with an emphasis in Aerospace SystemsManagement, Project Management, Operations Management, or relatedareas. This position is designed to attract bothtenure-track academic candidates and seasoned practitioners.

In addition to adhering to the general faculty guidelines, asspecified by the Employee Handbook, the Dean of Colleges, AssistantDean of the College of Business, and the Provost/Vice President ofAcademic Affairs, duties will include:

DUTIES:

• Teaching a variety of upper-division Management courses whichmay include Aerospace Systems Management, Project Management,Operations Management, or Management of Technology courses in day,night, weekend, distance learning formats and at various offsitelocations;
• Developing, and delivering courses in a variety of modes,including online courses that ensure quality and effectiveassessment;
• Working with a range of students to assist them in reachinggoals and learning outcomes;
• Participating in professional development and/or scholarshipappropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency indisciplinary field(s);
• Maintaining office hours and advising students;
• Willingness to contribute to the University's mission in termsof undergraduate teaching, research, creative activities,etc;
• Providing service to the institution through active on-campusinvolvement in committees and special projects as assigned;
• Actively engaging with area businesses, government agencies,and contractors to develop experiential learning opportunities forstudents.
• Serve on university, college, department, and departmentalcommittees
• Assuming any other professional duties and responsibilities asassigned by administrative personnel.

Required Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Preference will be given to candidates possessing industryand/or academic experience in the aerospace industry and themanagement of organizations therein;
• Minimum Required: Master's degree from a fully accreditedinstitution of higher education with 18 graduate semester hours inone or more of the teaching areas mentioned.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.

Salary Schedule:

Salary Range: $68,000 - $114,000 includes range forAssistant/Associate To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/resources/salary-schedule-tables Salary will be commensurate with experience andqualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or universitywhich verifies qualifications for the position.

Note:

Credential evaluations are needed for alltranscripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading andsubmitting an application. (Credential evaluators should providecourse-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all collegesand universities attended must be submitted. Continued employmentis contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges anduniversities attended.

About Athens State University

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offersjunior and senior-level coursework to community college graduatesand transfer students holding sufficient credits from otherinstitutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected AthensState because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors anddegree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportiveand exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students areenrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is aworking adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featuredin the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org forfour online programs including computer science, accounting,education and human resources. The University offers undergraduatedegree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business.The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employeeswith approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges:College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College ofEducation. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty membershold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant betweenNashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several eventsand festivals that have been featured as the Southeast TourismSociety's \"Top 20 Events in the Southeast\" including the AthensStorytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time FiddlersConvention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines,the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign aconsent form for a criminal background check. Employment willing contiguous upon the receipt of a clearance notification from thatcriminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, asan equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies withall applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscriminationand affirmative action. Athens State University does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression,pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, geneticinformation, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to orparticipation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries orconcerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President ofEnrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens,AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.