SENIOR LECTURER - Business Ethics/Business Law

Stephen F. Austin University

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

1. Performs an equivalent of thirty teaching load credits (TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
2. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and advising.

Non-Essential Job Functions

1. Provides services to the university and the profession and engages in research/scholarly/creative activities.
2. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
3. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
4. 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.

1. Knowledge and practical experience in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
5. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Physical Demands Required Education

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.

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

The primary teaching areas for this position are business ethics and business law. We are seeking candidates who can deliver high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students.

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. Candidates with a J.D., Ph.D., or Ed.D. will be considered.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and applied work experience in ethics and/or compliance. 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.
Depending on experience, candidate may be asked to teach courses in a variety of business areas including business communication, oral communication, leadership development, and general business. The standard teaching load for faculty in the College of Business is 24 teaching load credits for the combined fall and spring semesters.

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 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 Hiring Salary - $62,000 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
F2024-022

Candidates Eligible to Apply
Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

 
Position End Date (if temporary)

 
Posting Open Date
05/30/2024

Review Start Date
06/05/2024

Posting Close Date

 
Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

 
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11616
Contact Information

 

Department
Business Communication & Legal Studies

Contact Name
Carol Wright

Contact Phone
(936)468-3103

Contact Email
cwright@sfasu.edu

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

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