Job Description

The Economics, Accounting and Business Department at Converse University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Business Administration (with qualifications and expertise in International Business) at the Assistant Professor level for the 2025-26 academic year.

We are seeking someone with the broad credentials and enthusiasm needed to teach both general business courses and international-specific courses, including international marketing, international economics/finance etc. An ideal candidate would also be able to design new courses in this area. Preference will be given to candidates who are also qualified and willing to teach one or two courses in another business area, such as business law, economics principles, or marketing. A Ph.D. in Business or Management with a focus in International Business is strongly preferred, but candidates with a master's degree and significant industry experience are also invited to apply. Demonstrated expertise either via training or research and academic qualifications to teach in the relevant areas is needed.

The standard teaching load is 24 credit hours per year, (often fulfilled by teaching a 4-4 or 3-1-3 with the 1 course in the middle taught as part of the Jan Term intercession). Additional responsibilities include advising students, assessing student learning, curriculum development, and providing service to the department, university, and community. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal art setting and provide evidence of excellence in teaching and continued professional development, as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues across campus. Selected candidates must complete a background check that is satisfactory to the university and be qualified to teach in the US.

Converse University is a private, coed liberal arts university with an enrollment of ~1,284 traditional and non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students. The department supports undergraduate majors in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration (with concentrations in International Business, Marketing and Sports Management) and Healthcare Administration.

To apply, submit the following to amy.cox@converse.edu.

- a CV

• -a cover letter explaining how your background fits the position; applicants should share their experience with, record of, or interest in supporting today's new majority students.
• -graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial review; official copies are required for employment)

- three professional references with contact information

• -also fill out the employment application online at www.converse.edu/employment.

Review of completed applications will begin September 16, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. This position is ineligible for immigration sponsorship.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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