Lecturer of Business Communication

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Lecturer of Business Communication

Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing)

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-Management-131330

Job Location: Frisco

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 9,000 students, making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a hallmark of the world’s best business schools. Nationally recognized, cutting-edge degrees enable students to learn beyond the classroom, preparing them to become leaders in their fields.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Management within the G. Brint Ryan College of Business (RCOB) at the University of North Texas (UNT) is seeking a full-time Lecturer of Business Communication, a non-tenure-track position.

Lecturers in the RCOB teach multiple courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and also serve as respected members of the faculty team and contribute strategically in service activities across the department, college, university, and business community.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in business, management, communication, organizational communication, professional communication, or a closely related discipline relevant to teaching business communication.

• Meaningful professional experience in a business, management, consulting, corporate, training, leadership development, or related organizational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional business experience in a communication-intensive capacity, such as corporate communication, consulting, executive communication, leadership communication, management, client relations, training and development, organizational development, sales leadership, public relations, or stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to connect business communication instruction to workplace practice through real-world examples, cases, simulations, projects, executive-style briefings, or applied communication assignments.
• Experience designing or delivering training, workshops, seminars, executive education, leadership development, or professional development programs for business professionals.
• Experience coaching managers, executives, entrepreneurs, or professionals on presentations, writing, interpersonal communication, leadership communication, persuasion, negotiation, conflict management, or stakeholder communication.
• At least three years of university teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level, including face-to-face and online course delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate relevant and applicable business experience into business communication instruction.
• Experience working with corporate partners, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, or professional clients.
• Ability to support graduate-level instruction, executive education, certificate programs, corporate training, or other professional-facing initiatives within the college.
• Experience and ability to teach other management courses if needed.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.