Lecturer - Department of Marketing

Working Title: Lecturer - Department of Marketing

State Role Title:N/A

Position Type:Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100778 - Marketing

Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:10/03/2024

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Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

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General Information:

The James Madison University College of Business is seeking applicants for a renewable term appointment (RTA) as a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing. This position is a full-time, renewable academic year position. The teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours per semester (4/4). This is a full-time benefits-eligible position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position has teaching responsibilities in the areas of business and marketing. The primary courses taught will be Business Decision Making in Modern Society (BUS 160), a first-year critical thinking course within the Madison Foundations area of the JMU General Education Program, and Principles of Marketing (MKTG 380), an introductory marketing course for non-majors. Secondary teaching may include courses within the business and marketing curriculum.

In addition to teaching responsibilities and office hours, the successful candidate will be expected to perform service activities such as working on departmental committees, advising student organizations, and attending university meetings, as well as maintaining professional qualifications according to AACSB standards.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of possible activities faculty members may undertake to support the maintenance of professional qualifications: continuing education and certifications, consulting, serving on boards, recognized professional expertise in the teaching discipline, publications, and university administrative duties. These requirements can be met in several ways, thereby providing the candidate the ability to contribute based upon their strengths, abilities, and interests. It is anticipated that in order to meet these obligations, the successful candidate will need to be available for potential on-campus activities during multiple days throughout the week.

Qualifications:

Required:
Master's degree in a discipline related to the field in which they will teach. Examples of such would include an M.B.A. or a Master's in Marketing.

Two years of non-academic work experience within the past five years relevant to the teaching assignment.

Strong potential and expertise in teaching either of these two courses or similar courses: Business Decision Making in Modern Society (BUS 160), a first-year critical thinking course within the general education program or Principles of Marketing (MKTG 380), an introductory marketing course for non-majors.

Additional Posting Information:

To apply for the position, candidates should complete the online profile on PageUp and provide:

• Cover letter articulating the candidate's professional experience and teaching interests with respect to BUS 160, MKTG 380, and any other courses in the business and marketing curriculum that they find appealing.
• Statement of teaching philosophy addressing approaches to student engagement and incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion within the classroom and the curriculum.
• Professional vita.
• Contact information for three references.

All application materials must be submitted online. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the Search Chair, Dr. Theresa B. Clarke (clarketb@jmu.edu).

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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