Assistant Professor

Assistant ProfessorLocation: Americus, GeorgiaSchedule: Full-TimeGeorgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia. Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.Job SummaryGeorgia Southwestern State University and its College of Business and Computing, an AACSB accredited institution, is seeking an Assistant Professor to teach a variety of courses in the Management area. Possible areas of teaching would include Principles of Management, Supply Chain, Business Statistics/Quantitative Management, Project Management, Operations Management, and Strategic Management. The successful candidate will also advise students, be heavily engaged in the campus community and the local community and serve as an active member of the innovative faculty in the College of Business and Computing. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. We have built a strong and innovative learning environment in COBAC. A successful candidate will be expected to pursue cross-functional, integrative curriculum development and incorporate a pedagogical approach that involves students in learning through high levels of engagement. Mentoring and advising students are integral to the mission of the School of Business Administration and our philosophy of student-centric education. GSW's COBAC has an online program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; therefore, teaching will include both traditional and online courses. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will be expected to produce a record of research consistent with AACSB standards for Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification and is expected to engage heavily in College and University service.Required QualificationsPh.D. or DBA in Management from an AACSB-Accredited University. ABD's with a well-developed, defended proposal will also be considered. Strong teaching background and a passion for student engagement. Experience in delivery of both on-campus and online classes preferred. Meaningful experience in industry is strongly preferred.Required Documents to AttachCurriculum Vitae/Resume Cover Letter Evidence of teaching success Philosophy of teaching Transcripts Contact information for three professional referencesUSG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .Conditions of EmploymentOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.