Instructor of Business Communication
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 11, 2023
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
2012521Faculty
Working Title
Instructor of Business Communication
Pay Rate
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment
Temporary
Contract Period
9 month
Employment Category
Adjunct Position?
No
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Austin Peay State University's College of Business, in pursuit of AACSB accreditation, invites applicants for an Instructor of Business Communication with teaching interests in business communication to begin in August 2023.
Austin Peay State University is a comprehensive university committed to raising the educational attainment of the citizenry, developing programs and services that address regional needs, and providing collaborative opportunities that connect university expertise with private and public resources. Collectively, these endeavors contribute significantly to the intellectual, economic, social, physical, and cultural development of the region. APSU prepares students to be engaged and productive citizens, while recognizing that society and the marketplace require global awareness and continuous learning.
APSU's vision is to create a collaborative, integrative learning community, instilling in students' habits of critical inquiry as they gain knowledge, skills and values for life and work in a global society. Austin Peay's five core values, which set the tone for how the University works, are quality, innovation, collaboration, community and globalization.
Austin Peay State University is a vibrant, growing university, located on a beautiful campus close to downtown Clarksville and the Cumberland River. Clarksville, Tennessee, is the state's fifth largest and youngest city. Austin Peay is a four-year public, master's level university, which began offering its first doctoral degree fall 2018. Austin Peay's strategic plan focuses on five goals that will guide the University through the next 10 years. The five goals are growing enrollment, building student success, sustaining University growth, expanding diversity and enhancing communication.
For more information about Austin Peay State University visit: https://www.apsu.edu/
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This position requires active teaching related to the discipline.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Essential Functions
•Possess the knowledge, talents, and skills in business communication or a closely related discipline and in multiple teaching methodologies including hybrid, flipped, and blended courses.
•Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs of students.
•Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for business communication courses taught.
•Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be qualified as Scholarly Academic (SA) or as an Instructional Practitioner (IP) per AACSB standards. To meet these standards a candidate must have:
• recently earned a doctorate in communication, or
• earned a doctorate in communication and have recent publications related to communication (SA) or
• earned a Master's degree in Communication or MBA with Business school teaching experience, and professional experience that is current, substantial in terms of duration and level of responsibility, and clearly linked to the field of Business Communication.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the requirements of AACSB accreditation.
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• A background search will be required of the successful candidate.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
02/07/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references with your application. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab.
If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Unofficial Transcript” tab before finalizing and submitting your application.
You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated.
Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.
Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu
IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities.
The Office of Equity, Access, & Inclusion (OEAI) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University's non-discrimination/harassment policies, 416 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) 221-7267, Email: OEAI-Diversity@apsu.edu.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting Number
2012521Faculty
Working Title
Instructor of Business Communication
Pay Rate
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment
Temporary
Contract Period
9 month
Employment Category
Adjunct Position?
No
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Austin Peay State University's College of Business, in pursuit of AACSB accreditation, invites applicants for an Instructor of Business Communication with teaching interests in business communication to begin in August 2023.
Austin Peay State University is a comprehensive university committed to raising the educational attainment of the citizenry, developing programs and services that address regional needs, and providing collaborative opportunities that connect university expertise with private and public resources. Collectively, these endeavors contribute significantly to the intellectual, economic, social, physical, and cultural development of the region. APSU prepares students to be engaged and productive citizens, while recognizing that society and the marketplace require global awareness and continuous learning.
APSU's vision is to create a collaborative, integrative learning community, instilling in students' habits of critical inquiry as they gain knowledge, skills and values for life and work in a global society. Austin Peay's five core values, which set the tone for how the University works, are quality, innovation, collaboration, community and globalization.
Austin Peay State University is a vibrant, growing university, located on a beautiful campus close to downtown Clarksville and the Cumberland River. Clarksville, Tennessee, is the state's fifth largest and youngest city. Austin Peay is a four-year public, master's level university, which began offering its first doctoral degree fall 2018. Austin Peay's strategic plan focuses on five goals that will guide the University through the next 10 years. The five goals are growing enrollment, building student success, sustaining University growth, expanding diversity and enhancing communication.
For more information about Austin Peay State University visit: https://www.apsu.edu/
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This position requires active teaching related to the discipline.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Essential Functions
•Possess the knowledge, talents, and skills in business communication or a closely related discipline and in multiple teaching methodologies including hybrid, flipped, and blended courses.
•Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs of students.
•Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for business communication courses taught.
•Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be qualified as Scholarly Academic (SA) or as an Instructional Practitioner (IP) per AACSB standards. To meet these standards a candidate must have:
• recently earned a doctorate in communication, or
• earned a doctorate in communication and have recent publications related to communication (SA) or
• earned a Master's degree in Communication or MBA with Business school teaching experience, and professional experience that is current, substantial in terms of duration and level of responsibility, and clearly linked to the field of Business Communication.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the requirements of AACSB accreditation.
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• A background search will be required of the successful candidate.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
02/07/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references with your application. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab.
If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Unofficial Transcript” tab before finalizing and submitting your application.
You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated.
Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.
Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu
IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities.
The Office of Equity, Access, & Inclusion (OEAI) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University's non-discrimination/harassment policies, 416 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) 221-7267, Email: OEAI-Diversity@apsu.edu.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3