Charlotte and Walter Kohler, Director of Graduate Studies

Lakeland University•Plymouth, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Charlotte and Walter Kohler, Director of Graduate Studies oversees the MBA and MS-LOD programs, including review/approve graduate applicants for admission, program assessments, faculty observations, curricular proposals, and annual reporting. The endowed position also includes responsibilities for community engagement. The teaching load is 18 credits per academic year. The successful candidate must be prepared to teach a broad range of graduate and undergraduate courses in business, leadership, and management. Courses are delivered face to face on the home campus as well as through other modalities for non-traditional students. Teaching responsibilities include LO 790 Capstone, BA 790 Corporate Strategy and Decision Making, and additional courses in economics, project management, leadership, management, general studies, and experiential learning supervision. This position also serves as an academic advisor. This is a full-time, renewable, tenure-track position, with a twelve-month contract period.

Requirements

Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Management, or Ph.D. in Business Administration is required for rank of assistant or associate professor.
Three to five years of leadership experience in business, industry, or higher education.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and database management programs.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
Ability to prioritize office workflow and make effective administrative decisions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Demonstrate organizational ability, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates qualified to teach economics, project management, or tourism and hospitality courses.
Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the MBA and MS-LOD program to include assessments, observations, and oversight.
Serve as the graduate programs' outreach coordinator with external businesses, leading the Business Board of Advocates.
Teach a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in business, management, strategy, and business to students of varying ability levels in all modalities.
Advise students as assigned.
Supervise students in experiential learning assignments.
Teach within and support the university's general education program.
Hold regular office hours on a weekly basis.
Respond in a timely manner to calls or emails from students, colleagues, or supervisors.
Participate in institutional service opportunities as assigned.
Use university technology as directed.