Assistant Professor - Management - 000531 | Western Carolina University - Military Veterans

Assistant Professor - Management - #000531 Posting Number: FAC734P Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/28877 Classification Title: Assistant Professor Working Title: Assistant Professor - Management - #000531 Department: Econ, Mgt, Proj Mgt About WCU Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers' lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes America's Best Employers by State' list. Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge. Position Summary: The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The School of Economics, Management and Project Management, one of the three schools in the College of Business, invites applications for a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor position in Management (emphasis on Organizational Behavior and/or Human Resource Management) beginning in August 2025. The successful candidates will bring areas of teaching and research that complement and integrate with those of existing faculty. The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the College's mission of providing students with the skills needed to address the challenges of contemporary business. Responsibilities include teaching three courses (face-to-face or online format) per semester, scholarship, advising, and service activities as designated by the school director. Moreover, although faculty are typically assigned to teach 2 or 3 days per week, teaching and service duties may require a campus presence on non-teaching days. The ability to maintain an active research agenda resulting in publication in peer reviewed journals is required. Candidates should have a strong record or show strong promise to contribute to the intellectual and practical lives of students and other stakeholders of the School, College, University, and business community. The successful candidates must meet the standards for qualification per the College's Policy on Classification of Qualified Faculty. The AACSB requirements for academic qualification mandate a minimum level of relevant research and publication in order to remain current in the field of teaching. Carnegie statement WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position: Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. or ABD in Management or an appropriate business field from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. Applicants who are ABD with a dissertation defense date and completing all degree requirements on or before August 31, 2025, will be considered. The applicant must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in Management from an AACSB-accredited institution. Preferred Qualifications An established record of scholarship in the field of Organizational Behavior and/or Human Resource Management. Teaching experience at the graduate level. Private or public sector managerial work experience. Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours Per Week Number of Months Per Year: 9 Posting Text Open Date: 09/04/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE. Hard copy materials will not be accepted for consideration. Review will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Interested applicants must include the following attachments: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vita; 3) unofficial transcripts from graduate degrees*; and 4) a list of professional references (include full contact information). * All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state