Assistant Professor of Business Economics (tenure track)

Position Details

Req ID:

req17294

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Business Economics (tenure track)

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

038

Campus:

Langston

Department:

LANGSTON

Location Address:

701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Human Resources/Student and Employee Services
Langston, Oklahoma, 73050
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

Salary

Work Schedule:

M-F (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY:

The
Langston University School of Business seeks applications for an Assistant
Professor, Business Economics. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics, business, or closely related
areas with at least 18 credit hours of economics or related applied economics. She/He will develop,
prepare, and teach a variety of coursework consisting of Macroeconomics,
Microeconomics, Business or other
pure and applied economics courses. The applicant
should demonstrate a firm commitment
to undergraduate education at a diverse HBCU 1890 Land-Grant University. The
ideal candidate will have interest in fostering additional productive
collaborations between the School of Business
and other academic, research and outreach programs at LU.
The
successful candidate will also be expected
to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department,
advise students, serve on committees,
and participate in the broader university communities. The candidate should be willing to teach in both traditional face­ to-face and online modality delivery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:
Teaching introduction and upper-level management courses in the undergraduate program and Master Entrepreneurial Studies (MES) program.
Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the department, University, and community.
Engage and mentor students in alignment with the mission and vision of the University and school.
Select and organize materials based on course outcomes/objectives and program learning outcomes.
Develop an instruction plan that responds to students’ needs, the instructor’s teaching style, the course’s goals, and the subject matter’s nature. Conduct research and develop grant proposals that enhances the School of Business general programs. Provide  service to the Department, School, and University.

  Provide students with frequent, timely assessments and clear feedback about their performance.

Stay current in the discipline and related pedagogy.
Engage in ongoing professional development, especially activities that advance student engagement, learning, and equity.
Additional faculty responsibilities include student recruitment, academic advising, campus committees, curriculum development, and community outreach.
Broad duties as assigned by the Dean or other administrators.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online and upload a resume for full consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Candidates should have a master’s
degree in economics or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in
Economics is required. Preferred: Ph. D Economics or related areas with at least 18 graduate hours
in Economics. Evidence of high-quality teaching experience, as well as a
demonstrated ability to communicate
with and mentor diverse populations.
Desired: Relevant professional experience, industry
certification, online learning credentials, and a demonstrated record of grants,
research, and scholarship.

NOTE:

Although experience is a desired quality for this position, even more important is the
expressed high energy, passion, vision, ability to learn quickly, optimistic attitude, desire for service to people and communities and the ability to be the ultimate teammate. In this regard, the position offers exceptional
opportunities for growth and for collaborative work.

SALARY:

The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.