Elms College

Assistant / Associate Professor, Management & Marketing

Elms College located in Chicopee, MA is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Management and Marketing faculty member. This is a full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing Faculty position reporting to the Chair of the Division of Business. This faculty position is primarily responsible for traditional and online course development and instruction in the Management and Marketing Bachelor of Arts Degree for the traditional campus programs, the online and off-campus degree completion programs, and the Management tracks in the MBA program. A strong candidate could be considered for Division Chair.

Courses can include, but are not limited to,

• Business & Society
• Managerial Communications
• Sales and Sales Management
• Marketing Research
• International Marketing
• Macro and Microeconomics
• Gender and Diversity
• Organizational Behavior
• Operations Management
• Advertising
• Human Resource Management

The faculty member is also responsible for actively participating in all aspects of college community (teaching, scholarship and service) in alignment with the faculty handbook and for serving a primary role in the governance and organization of the program including academic planning, curriculum development and review, student academic advising, and program enhancement.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes responsibility for assigned course instruction online, off-campus and on-campus in both undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Facilitates learning and caring environment, which encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual.
• Leads and/or participates in course development, curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Attends Business Club meetings with accounting students.
• Assists students in finding internships with area businesses and organizations.
• Helps with Junior Achievement programs for student volunteers.
• Supports the collection of lACBE results related to the accounting students on campus and off-campus and assists with IACBE accreditation reporting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and implementation of the general education philosophy.
• Serves on College committees as appointed or elected.
• Participates in peer, self, and course review.
• Promotes the mission and purposes of the College in various internal and external activities.
• Evaluates student progress and maintains appropriate records.
• Advises students in course-related matters and makes referrals to appropriate resources.
• Remains current with the trends, issues and practices in the discipline.
• Actively involved in professional development and scholarly activities.
• Assists the Chair of the department with administrative tasks as needed and appointed.
• Participates in recruitment and retention efforts, specific to the program, as needed.
• Is responsible for performing other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to the evaluation of student academic achievement and other evaluative processes of the College.
• Adheres to College and System policies and procedures as indicated in the Faculty Handbook, College policies and in other regulatory applicable documents.
• Upholds, promotes and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Mission and Core Values (Faith, Community, Justice, Excellence) the College.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA/MS Required, Doctorate degree in related field preferred.
• College-level teaching experience in accounting and experience with web-based course delivery and instructional technology are highly desirable.
• Significant experience in Management and Marketing or related fields.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the concepts of innovation and excellence in education.
• Active and current memberships in professional and community organizations.
• Strong facility with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working with a Learning Management System (Moodle, Blackboard, etc.) or online-hybrid course delivery and support in higher education.
• Experience with learning management systems (Moodle preferred), digital-authoring tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Create Cloud, and Zoom or other collaborative software.
• Evidence of design and development of instructional materials.
• Professional skills include organization, attention to detail, and effective and efficient time management.
• Full-time schedule is on campus and may include occasional evening appointments in addition to teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (writing, speaking), problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee, student/family records and data. Ability to use tact, discretion and diplomacy when providing technical assistance to faculty, staff and students.
• Criminal background check will be conducted upon hire and on a routine basis thereafter.

TO APPLY

Send a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references via email (as Word or PDF attachments) to jobs@elms.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Elms College’s diversity statement embodies the charism of the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, including embracing “the love of neighbor without distinction” and whose Catholic heritage guides our intellectual, social, educational, and community endeavors.

The College values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all curricular and co- curricular programs. We encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply for our positions. We want to ensure all applicants demonstrate intercultural competence, commitment, and experience working with diverse populations, proven through educational background, professional development, and lived experience.

Elms College is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every qualification outlined in the job description. At Elms, we want to ensure we find the best candidate for the position, and we believe that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Therefore, if you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your experience and qualifications for the role.Elms College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator founded in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph.