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　　Please see Special Instructions for more details.

　　Initial review date: Begin examining applicant information on 2/05/2024 and will remain open until candidate is selected. Position will begin in upcoming academic year (Fall 2024).

　　Posting Details

　　Position Information

　　Job Title LECTURER - Business Communication & Legal Studies

　　Classification Title LECTURER

　　Rank Lecturer

　　Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track

　　FLSA Exempt

　　Full Time/Part Time Full Time

　　Job Description

　　This is a full-time, nine-month, faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

　　Essential Job Functions

　　Performs an equivalent of 24 teaching load credits for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.

　　May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and advising.

　　Non-Essential Job Functions

　　Provides services to the university and the profession and engages in research/scholarly/creative activities.

　　May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.

　　May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

　　Performs other related duties as assigned.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

　　Knowledge and practical experience in the field in which the individual will be teaching.

　　Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.

　　Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.

　　Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

　　Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

　　Physical Demands

　　Ability to teach 45- to 150-minute classes in a classroom setting.

　　Required Education

　　Master’s degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.

　　Required Experience and Training

　　Practical experience sufficient to teach at a university level, through teaching or profession, is required.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience teaching at a university level is preferred.

　　Special Conditions for Eligibility

　　This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

　　This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

　　Other Specifications

　　For this position, the primary area of teaching is business communication. Candidate will be expected to teach multiple sections per semester of a writing-focused business communication course. Candidate may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview process.

　　The ideal candidate must be qualified to teach business communication (written and oral) and general business classes in ethics or introduction to business. The ideal candidate will also have:

　　ability to teach on-campus, in-person, and online;

　　ability to engage in research/scholarly/professional activities;

　　ability and desire to teach writing-intensive classes;

　　ability and desire to perform other service/academic duties as assigned; and

　　professional business experience.

　　Preference will be given to a candidate who is also able to teach in one or more of the following areas: corporate training and employee development, leadership development, business technology, and data analytics and/or data representation.

　　The Rusche College of Business is AACSB -accredited and candidate will be required to meet faculty sufficiency requirements and to engage in research/scholarly/professional activities sufficient to maintain faculty sufficiency as defined by the College of Business Faculty Sufficiency Policy and its accrediting body ( AACSB ).

　　Required Background Check Yes

　　Salary Information Commensurate with Experience

　　Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

　　This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

　　EEO Statement

　　Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (936) 468-2304.

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Posting Number F2024-001

　　Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants

　　Number of Vacancies 1

　　Desired Start Date 09/01/2024

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　Posting Open Date 01/17/2024

　　Review Start Date 02/05/2024

　　Posting Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Initial review date: Begin examining applicant information on 2/05/2024 and will remain open until candidate is selected. Position will begin in upcoming academic year (Fall 2024).

　　Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11029

　　Contact Information

　　Department Business Communication & Legal Studies

　　Contact Name Carol Wright

　　Contact Phone (936) 468-1496

　　Contact Email [email protected]

　　Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304

　　Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　Will you have obtained a Master's degree by the start date of the position? Yes

　　No

　　What is your academic major/minor? (Open Ended Question)

　　If you have taught business communication at the University level, please describe the circumstances and content of the course. (Open Ended Question)

　　Have you taught online courses? If yes, please describe. (Open Ended Question)

　　Please describe your other business experience. (Open Ended Question)

　　Please describe the attributes that will make you a strong candidate for this position. (Open Ended Question)

　　Documents Needed To Apply

　　Required Documents

　　Curriculum Vitae

　　Cover Letter

　　Teaching Philosophy

　　List of References

　　Optional Documents

　　Letter of Recommendation 1

　　Letter of Recommendation 2

　　Letter of Recommendation 3

　　Transcript(s)

　　Writing Sample

　　Other Document