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Instructional Assistant Professor or Term Instructor

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Background, Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Background Investigation, Business Ethics, Career Development, College Level Faculty, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Government, International Business, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Fairfax, Virginia
POSTED
2 days ago
Department: Costello College of Business

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason's global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college's AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at business.gmu.edu.

Business Foundations is one of the six areas of the Costello College of Business. Faculty with multidisciplinary backgrounds within the Business Foundations Area teach undergraduate courses that engage students with a range of contemporary business contexts and provide a foundation for academic success in business major courses and in the professional work environment. This is an area focused on teaching excellence and collaboration.

Courses provide context and skills in the following areas:
• how to succeed in college
• the role of business and its impact on society
• career development skills
• professionalism and preparation for the workplace
• the global environment of business
• the legal environment of business

About the Position:

The Instructional Assistant Professor / Instructor position will join an existing team of faculty teaching who are primarily responsible for the teaching of BUS 103-Developing Your Professional Skills: Foundational Elements and BUS 303-Developing Your Professional Skills: Advanced Elements in undergraduate programs. As a member of this team, they will teach effectively, positively contribute to the academic environment, and provide service to the Business Foundations Area, the Costello College of Business, the university, and the profession. The Instructor or Instructional Assistant Professor is also expected to interface with students and the business community.

The intent of the courses is both to provide a background for promoting success in the undergraduate program and to prepare students for successful entry into professional careers at the conclusion of their undergraduate programs. In accomplishing this, BUS 103 will include material applicable from the perspectives of not only students but also professionals including time management, relationship building, working in teams, academic integrity and ethics, and the enhancement of capabilities in writing and presentations. BUS 303 will cover topics such as understanding the modern work environment (e.g., working in teams, diversity in the workplace, and cross-cultural personal competencies), developing leadership skills, business ethics and professional responsibilities, and engaging in the job search process.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position does not support work visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities:
  • Teaches business courses in undergraduate programs. The teaching load for this position is 4 courses per semester for fall and spring or as determined by the College's workload policy. Teaching may include both face to face and online offerings, with an emphasis on face to face; and
  • Additional responsibilities include service to the Foundations Area, the Costello College of Business, the university, and the profession, such as academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.
Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in business or a related field;
  • Experience teaching at the postsecondary level;
  • Experience in business or another relevant field;
  • Significant teaching experience in face-to-face and

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