Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, Maryland United States

Assistant

  • POSTED ON
    March 06, 2023
  • PRIORITY DATE
    March 19, 2023
  • FINAL DATE
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Mount Saint Mary’s is the only women’s university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation. The University is known nationally for its research on gender equality, its innovative health and science programs, and its commitment to community service. As a leading liberal arts institution, Mount Saint Mary’s provides year-round, flexible and online programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Weekend, evening and graduate programs are offered to both women and men. Mount alums are engaged, active global citizens who use their knowledge and skills to better themselves, their communities and the world. www.msmu.edu.

Mount Saint Mary’s University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is thoroughly committed both to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees, and to providing a work environment that is free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The University will not assist applicants with any visa matters. A background check will be required. Applicants must also provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

Job Description:

The Business Administration Department at Mount Saint Mary’s University invites applicants with a Doctorate or a Master’s degree with professional experience to apply for a full time Tenure-Track faculty position in Marketing at the Assistant professor rank beginning in August 2023.  

The Business Administration Department at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles offers Associate, Baccalaureate and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degrees. The Mount’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP). Grounded in the Mount’s mission and the liberal arts tradition, the Business Administration Department is committed to employing innovative and evidence-based teaching to empower individuals to become socially responsible, global citizens. The Business Administration Department seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty that share the University’s values and will contribute to the Department’s vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and business education in a values-based learning community.

Specific Duties:

  • The teaching load is seven courses/21 units per year, (three courses one semester and four courses the other semester). 
  • In addition to excellent teaching, faculty responsibilities include a commitment to active involvement in department and university service, academic advisement, mentoring of students, scholarship, and professional activity.
  • Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching, advising, and research/creative work (individually and with students).
  • An appreciation of the liberal art’s educational tradition and service orientation, and experience/interest in contributing to and teaching in a diverse campus environment are required.
  • The ability to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level related to Marketing in three or more of the following areas is required: Principles of Marketing, Principles of Advertising, New Media Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, Sales Management, Marketing and Planning for Healthcare Organizations, and International Marketing.

Courses are offered live weekdays, weekends and in online modalities. 

Position Annual Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate’s qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must hold a doctorate in Marketing, or a master’s degree in Marketing with a minimum of five years’ professional experience. Doctorate preferred.
  • If hired in a tenure-track position, the candidate must maintain academically qualified (AQ) status as defined by the Accreditation Council for Business School & Programs (ACBSP).
  • Applicants should demonstrate commitment to graduate and undergraduate education with experience implementing pedagogically sound practices, both in the classroom and outside of the classroom (i.e. student advising, mentorship, and research/creative work), especially with underrepresented minority (URM) students.
  • The candidate will have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles and teaching methods.
  • The candidate will be able to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • The candidate will be able to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional and courteous manner.
  • The candidate will possess demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information:

The Business Administration Department and Mount Saint Mary’s University are committed to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty. Applicants with the ability to enrich the intellectual diversity and cultural richness of the department and university are especially encouraged to apply.

Work Location: Both Campus Locations, Chalon Campus (West Los Angeles) and Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) 

Start Date:  August 2023

Applications Deadline:  Open until filled

The University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse student population and workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of learning. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to be a student or to work for the University.

Application Instructions:

Application review will begin March 20, 2023. Please complete the online application and submit the following documents

  1. Cover letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae 
  3. Teaching statement
  4. Evidence of teaching (examples include: course syllabus, course materials, course plans, teaching evaluations, etc.)
  5. (Un)official transcripts
  6. Three letters of reference

Mount St. Mary’s College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is thoroughly committed both to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees, and to providing a work environment that is free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The College will not assist applicants with any visa matter.