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Posted: 06-Dec-24
Location: Alamosa, Colorado
Salary: $67,620 - $71,856
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Internal Number: R318
The Adams State University School of Business invites applications for one full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in General Business. This position requires relocation to the Alamosa Colorado area with the successful candidate beginning in the academic year 2025-2026. The person appointed to this position will teach courses in economics (both macro and micro) and management/marketing/hospitality to support the business curriculum. Responsibilities include advising students, engaging in departmental and university service, and maintaining scholarly currency in the discipline. The anticipated course load is a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester (24 credit hours per year). 6-9 credits in Macro and Micro Economics will be part of the load each semester
Mission of the Department/School of Business
Come to the Adams State School of Business and you will find welcoming faculty who enjoy seeing you grow and develop in your business knowledge and skills. You will always have an open door and willing professors ready to help you navigate your way. Your great story can begin here and we will be with you every step of the way.
We recognize that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they don’t match 100% of the job qualifications. Don’t let that be the reason you miss out on this opportunity! We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate many of these skills and competencies.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field; or ABD
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A strong focus on teaching
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Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
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Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University’s student population, including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded, inclusive practices within the classroom
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Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.
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Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.
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Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
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Demonstrated self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.
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Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.
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PhD or DBA in Business and/or Economics
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Industry Experience
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Teaching Experience
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Commitment to providing a quality educational experience for students while maintaining an appropriate level of rigor.
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Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment.
Salary and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $67,620 - $71,856 commensurate with experience and education. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit https://www.adams.edu/hr/benefits/ Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s Workday application portal.
Required Documents Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, diversity statement, graduate transcripts, and three references.
Completed applications should include the following:
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A detailed cover letter of application addressing teaching interest/experience as well as how professional interests and goals align with Adams vision and values.
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We encourage applicants to discuss their commitment to scholarly and/or creative excellence.
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Additionally, we seek to learn how scholarly excellence is interwoven with their approach to service, teaching, mentoring, and affirming diverse perspectives.
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Teaching Statement: (include sample course syllabi) in addition to describing your approach to teaching in general, please address the following questions:
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What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized in (enter discipline)?
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What role should faculty play in student success?
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Diversity Statement: please address the following questions:
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Describe how your life experiences, identities, and/or professional commitments have shaped your approach to enacting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)?
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How does teaching at a small HSI with a sizable population of first-generation university students set in a rural environment align with your teaching interests/experience and professional goals?
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References: name, job title, and contact information (email, phone).
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Graduate transcripts - Copies accepted. Official transcripts required upon hire.
No other format of application material will be accepted.
Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by 2/1/2025 will receive priority.
Questions about the position may be directed to
Ms. Leslie Boutillette
E-mail: lboutillette@adams.edu
Phone: 719-587-7164
Disclosures:
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.
About Us- Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Adams State University is a state-supported, regional comprehensive university located in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado and the city of Alamosa. As the state’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), over 50 percent of its undergraduate students represent racially diverse backgrounds. A high percentage of undergraduate students are first-generation and Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the arts and humanities, physical and natural sciences, social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business, and nursing, and specializes in educator preparation in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in cultural resource management, public administration, music education, kinesiology, higher education administration and leadership, history, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program. The Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).
The institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff. We are working to diversify our faculty and staff and especially encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically-underrepresented populations. We will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings; persons who possess varied language skills, a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities/student populations; and job seekers who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.
Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/