The Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver (DU) invitesapplications for an Assistant Professor of the Practice position in theDepartment of Management starting no later than September 1, 2024.
The Management Department is an academic unit of the Daniels College ofBusiness at the University of Denver in Colorado. DU is the oldest independentuniversity in the Rocky Mountain region, with approximately 12,000students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as an R1:Doctoral/Research University with very high research activity. Times HigherEducation and U.S. News & World Report have ranked DU among the nation'stop 100 universities.
The Daniels College of Business is the one of the largest colleges within theUniversity, with 1,800 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students, andis eighth oldest collegiate business program in the U.S. Holding AACSBaccreditation since 1923, the College offers a variety of majors and minors.Degree programs include two bachelor's degrees, four MBA degreeprograms, seven specialized master's degrees, and an executive PhDprogram. Daniels is proud to be among the top business schools nationally andinternationally to receive recognition for its graduate and undergraduateprograms from U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek,Financial Times
The Management Department, consisting of 16 full-time faculty members,offers an undergraduate BSBA major in management, a management minor, anMS in Management, and provides core classes for the MBA, executive PhD,and other degree programs within the College. The Daniels College of Businessis widely recognized for its focus on business ethics.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Management Department Chair, the successful candidate willhave responsibility for teaching courses within the field of management,advancing the visibility and reputation of the management department andDaniels College of Business in the business community, and contributing toservice responsibilities.
We are open to applicants from all areas of management, includingorganizational behavior, strategic management, organization theory,human resource management, and leadership. At the Assistant Professor of thePractice rank, the appointment is initially a one-year contract, renewableup to an additional two years pending satisfactory performance. Additionalcontracts may be awarded following a formal performance review.
Essential Functions
Teaching:
The Assistant Professor of the Practice is a non-tenure track line and isexpected to teach eight courses throughout the academic year, which mayinclude summer, fall, winter, or spring quarters in the area ofmanagement. Courses may be undergraduate, graduate, and executiveeducation level using traditional, hybrid and online delivery methods.Teaching responsibilities may involve day, night and weekend classes.
The Assistant Professor of the Practice is expected to attend all scheduledclass sessions and participate in curriculum and pedagogy development, whichmight include establishing learning objectives and syllabi. Teachers are alsoresponsible for timely and consistent grading, classroom management,student advising, student meetings and mentoring, testing/quizzing,instructional assessment, and professional development in educational topics.
Research, Scholarship, or Creative Work:
The Assistant Professor of the Practice is expected to engage in professionaland/or academic efforts to maintain intellectual currency and represent theUniversity and Daniels towards industry. For example, relevant activitiesmight involve publishing articles in reputable industry journals or inpeer-reviewed journals, high-profile speaking engagements, presentationsor keynotes at professional conferences, etc.
Service:
Faculty members are expected to participate in department and college facultymeetings and engage in service activities. Additionally, the AssistantProfessor of the Practice is encouraged to be professionally engaged througheither industry or academic affiliations and to help serve on committees,curricula design, and assurance of learning, and assuming other duties asassigned and/or needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods.Outstanding teaching skills.Initiative and ability to work both independently and in a collaborative,collegial environment.Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse communities or evidence ofa commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods and/or pedagogies toeffectively engage broadly diverse student populations.Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, equity, and access ineducation.Required Qualifications
Proven portfolio of business skills, developmental experiences, andleadership successes in human resource roles and/or other key organizationalroles.
Master's degree in an area of management or a closely related field.10 years of professional experience in management roles.Must carry, or have demonstrated potential to carry, exceptional