Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Business

Louisiana Tech University • Ruston, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Business at Louisiana Tech University invites applications for an Advanced Visiting Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, temporary, non-tenure-track position for a 9-month academic appointment, typically for one year. The position supports instructional and research needs within the College.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a business-related discipline
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Minimum 3 years full-time faculty experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AACSB-accredited programs

Responsibilities

• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate business courses (e.g., International/Global Marketing, Services Marketing, Principles of Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Consumer Behavior, and Quantitative Methods)
• Develop course materials, syllabi, and assessments
• Deliver engaging, applied instruction using case studies and experiential learning
• Evaluate student performance and maintain academic standards
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic support
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Support student success and career development
• Assist with recruitment and retention efforts
• Engage in scholarly or professional activities appropriate to the discipline
• Maintain current knowledge in field of expertise
• Participate in limited service such as departmental meetings and program support

Benefits

• The University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s.
• The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development.
• The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering.
• Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor.
• Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises.
• This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering.
• The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston.
• Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree