Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing & Entrepreneurship

*Instructions to applicants:*Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and three references.
* Job Title:*Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing & Entrepreneurship
*Location:*Alpine, Del Rio, Uvalde, or Eagle Pass
*Department:*Business Administration RGC
*Job No.:*998971
*Posting Date:*08/09/2024
*Until Filled:*Yes
*Salary:*Commensurate with experience.
*Required:*Ph.D. from an accredited university in business or related fields (DBA, Ed.D. will be accepted if professional experience is significant in the area of marketing and/or entrepreneurship).

* Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in teaching, program development and management preferably in both in-class and online modes of educational delivery.
* Ability to address student academic-related issues and concerns in support of retention and student success.
* Ability to lead and manage in a creative and fast-paced environment.
* Ability to work comfortably with and manage virtual teams.
* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to relate to and communicate with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external communities.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems in support of quality teaching and learning.

*Primary Responsibilities:*The Visiting Assistant Professor will report to the Chair of the Business Administration Department and works in close collaboration with faculty and other constituents and contributes to a quality student experience. The person will help refine and develop courses in marketing and entrepreneurship and ensure the success of courses and associated components, including program assessment, student retention, technology integrations, and curriculum development.

*Scope:
*College of Business.*
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*Duties:*

* Teaches 8 courses per year or the equivalent, within compensation, to ensure quality of program and student learning experience. Models excellence
* Works closely with dean and Instruction as well as faculty to exchange critical insights and develop innovative ideas to enhance student learning experience in parallel with improving course offerings.
* Assists faculty and administration with increasing student retention and graduation/completion rates using various interventions. Participates in designing effective initiatives for at-risk students.
* Collaborates with the dean and corresponding stakeholders on key program performance and accreditation reports.
* Assists faculty and chair(s) with assessing, reviewing, and developing specified program components.
* Assists with projects within the College of Business to meet various objectives and needs.
* Engages in formal and/or informal academic and institutional governance by serving on councils and committees.

*Supervision:*
Received: Reports to the Dean of the Rio Grande College of Business.

*Working Conditions:*
Usual: Eight-hour workday, forty hours per week, with some early or late hours depending on workload; teach one course each long semester; and attendance at various university, community, and school activities.

Responsible for safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. This position is security sensitive.*Other Information:*Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

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*About SRSU:*Sul Ross State University is an upper level teaching division. Sul Ross State University in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde is a non-residential university offering undergraduate and graduate courses in Humanities, Behavioral and Natural Sciences, Business, and Education. Sul Ross State University serves approximately 1,000 students per semester in the middle Rio Grande region. Most students are part-time, first generation in college students.