Job Description

Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time (four courses), one-year position of Visiting Instructor in the Department of Business and Economics to begin September 1, 2024.

Institution Information: Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/.

Department Information: The Business and Economics Department provides a diverse range of educational opportunities with five majors, including specialized tracks, and three minors, all designed to prepare students for successful careers. The department is also partnering with faculty across campus on a new sport management program. Emphasizing practical experience, social responsibility, and ethical decision-making, our dedicated faculty is committed to fostering the development of well-rounded individuals.

We pride ourselves on delivering a transformative liberal arts education that empowers students to unravel complex problems through hands-on learning and critical thinking, encouraging them to be ethical and entrepreneurial leaders.

Joining our Business Management team is not just about teaching-it's about shaping the next generation of leaders through your wealth of business experience. We facilitate unique opportunities for student engagement, connecting majors with real-world scenarios through guest speakers, dedicated alumni mentors, and immersive experiential learning with companies. Your expertise will not only impact the classroom but also resonate in the broader business landscape.

Discover a teaching environment where innovation, collaboration, and real-world application converge. Be part of a department that values your unique contribution to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Learn more on the department's website: https://gustavus.edu/academics/departments/business-and-economics/ .

Things you will do:

• Teach 4 course sections during the academic year. Typically, 2 in the Fall and 2 in the Spring. Two of the sections in Fall and/or Spring may be the same course. Primary teaching responsibilities may/will include Introduction to Business Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior. We are open to additional upper level courses that are your specialty.
• Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.

Things you can choose to do:

• Improve your teaching by joining a teaching circle, participating in workshops, applying for an internal teaching development grant, and engaging in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.
• Advance your scholarship by working with undergraduate research assistants, joining a writing retreat, applying for an internal grant, receiving travel funds to present at conferences, receiving help applying for external grants, and making use of our research facilities.
• Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College's membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).

How to apply:

Visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy
• Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable)
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.

For full consideration, applications must be received by February 5, 2024. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists will be asked to submit syllabi, student evaluations, etc. as needed. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

Things you might like:

Based on AAUP (American Association of University Professors) and CUPA (College and University Professional Association) data, we offer a starting salary that is competitive with our peer institutions as well as comprehensive benefits that prioritize your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Daily multifaith sabbath
• Employer match contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• 1-on-1 financial coaching

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: https://gustavus.edu/deib/.

Prerequisites

Whats required:

• MBA with a Marketing or an Organizational Leadership Concentration

Whats preferred:

• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate students
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identities
• Prior experience in business

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