Lecturer - Business Communication & Legal Studies

Job Title LECTURER - Business Communication & Legal Studies Classification Title LECTURER Rank Lecturer Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Job Description

This is a full-time, nine-month, faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs an equivalent of 24 teaching load credits for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.

• May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and advising.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Provides services to the university and the profession and engages in research/scholarly/creative activities.

• May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.

• May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Knowledge and practical experience in the field in which the individual will be teaching.

• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.

• Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Physical Demands

Ability to teach 45- to 150-minute classes in a classroom setting.

Required Education

Master's degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.

Required Experience and Training

Practical experience sufficient to teach at a university level, through teaching or profession, is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at a university level is preferred.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Other Specifications

For this position, the primary area of teaching is business communication. Candidate will be expected to teach multiple sections per semester of a writing-focused business communication course. Candidate may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview process.

The ideal candidate must be qualified to teach business communication (written and oral) and general business classes in ethics or introduction to business. The ideal candidate will also have:

• ability to teach on-campus, in-person, and online;
• ability to engage in research/scholarly/professional activities;
• ability and desire to teach writing-intensive classes;
• ability and desire to perform other service/academic duties as assigned; and
• professional business experience.

Preference will be given to a candidate who is also able to teach in one or more of the following areas: corporate training and employee development, leadership development, business technology, and data analytics and/or data representation.

The Rusche College of Business is AACSB-accredited and candidate will be required to meet faculty sufficiency requirements and to engage in research/scholarly/professional activities sufficient to maintain faculty sufficiency as defined by the College of Business Faculty Sufficiency Policy and its accrediting body (AACSB).

Required Background Check Yes Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (936) 468-2304.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F2024-001 Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 01/17/2024 Review Start Date 02/05/2024 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Initial review date: Begin examining applicant information on 2/05/2024 and will remain open until candidate is selected. Position will begin in upcoming academic year (Fall 2024).

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11029

Contact Information

Department Business Communication & Legal Studies Contact Name Carol Wright Contact Phone (936) 468-1496 Contact Email cwright@sfasu.edu Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304