Assistant Professor of Management

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Description

Job Summary
The College of Business at Hawai’i Pacific University seeks an Assistant Professor of Management who will be responsible for teaching courses in business management, with specializations that may include leadership, organizational behavior, international business, accounting, finance, business law, and related areas. The role emphasizes the integration of technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
The successful candidate is required to maintain competence in the academic field by remaining current in their own and related disciplines and in the most effective instructional methods. The successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in the synthesis, interpretation, and communication of new knowledge and engage in research and academic writing, publications of research findings in academic journals and attendance at related academic conferences and other professional activities.
In addition to instructional and scholarly activity, the successful candidate will participate in commencement, convocations and other university-wide events, and department and collegiate meetings in the week before the start of academic terms. Faculty presence and engagement is expected during academic terms that faculty have teaching responsibilities.
This is a full-time position with up to 24 credits of teaching over the academic year that runs from mid-August to mid-May.
Hawai’i Pacific University (HPU) is a private, non-profit institution of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 800 graduate students. Founded in 1965, it is Hawai’i’s largest private university with its core campus in the heart of Honolulu’s business district.
Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate or terminal degree in management or related field from an accredited University OR an MBA with significant professional experience equivalent to the terminal degree
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Potential to conduct original research, scholarship, or creative work appropriate to the discipline
• Commitment to academic and career advising and mentoring
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse student populations
• Record of scholarship relevant to the field
• Teaching experience at the graduate level
• Meaningful experience in industry/management in public or private sector
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.
• This position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between and to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• This position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicle. Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with HPU’s Vehicle Driving policy.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
• Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Teaching (60%)
• Teach up to 24 credits of undergraduate and graduate courses, in-person and online, in one or more academic subjects within the discipline.
• Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description or program chair, establish appropriate student learning outcomes, and provide for appropriate class activities throughout the semester.
• Plan and deliver individual classes that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.
• Demonstrate a command of the discipline, and skill in presenting it effectively in the context of an integrated education.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, use appropriate measures and evaluate student performance on the basis of established student learning outcomes, provide timely feedback to students and assign grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work.
• Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Administer student evaluations of faculty at the end of each course, review evaluation summaries and meet with department chair and dean to review.
• Post and maintain regular office hours at times reasonably convenient to students. Serve as an advisor to students to assist them in understanding the curriculum, especially within the major, and mentor them as they plan their degree programs and careers.
• Advise and mentor students

2. Scholarship and Professional Development (20%)

• Engage in research or scholarly projects relevant to management, business law, and international business, with a special focus on applying findings to global, multicultural, and diverse academic and professional environments.
• Apply for and obtain internal and external research funding.
• Disseminate research findings through publication, conference presentations, and invited talks.
• Contribute to institutional and infrastructure grant writing.
• Keep abreast of new knowledge and other developments in the field of choral music.

3. University Service (15%)

• Perform related duties such as advising students on academic and vocational curricula, acting as advisor to student organizations, mentor students, and provide office hours for students.
• Regularly attend program/department, college, and university meetings.
• Assist in the recruitment of new students.
• Assist withco-curricular activities to include organization of, participation in, or presentation of faculty forums or workshops; advise and/or sponsor clubs and societies; participation in, organize, provide guidance and assistance to extra-curricular or co-curricular university events.
• Colleges will further determine and articulate specific expectations for university service.

4. Performs other related duties as appropriate (5%)

• Actively participate as an effective member of a team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required for this job.