Assistant Professor of Industrial Management - Tenure Track

University of Central Missouri, United States

Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Warrensburg, MISSOURI
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Position Title Assistant Professor
Working Title Assistant Professor of Industrial Management - Tenure Track
Department 210835-SOT Graduate Programs
Pay Rate Per faculty salary model
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 998320
Classification Faculty
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998320.
Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) teaching philosophy; (5) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references; and (6) scholarship agenda that details involvement with undergraduate and graduate students (please upload under “Research Statement”.
If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.
Review of applications will begin May 15th, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Central Missouri requires that all faculty applicants complete the online faculty profile at https://jobs.ucmo.edu. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Search Committee Chair contact information:
Dr. Suhansa Rodchua
Industrial Management & Technology Search Committee Chair
School of Industrial Sciences & Technology, G-009 University of Central
Warrensburg, MO 64093-5025
(660) 543-4438
[email protected]
www.ucmo.edu/sotgrad
For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (660)543-4255.
UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.
The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Working hours:
Professional Faculty Hours
Bargaining Unit No
Work Location Warrensburg Campus
Posting Date 04/12/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Purpose
The School of Industrial Sciences & Technology at the University of Central Missouri invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to teach Industrial Management and Technology courses starting Fall 2024.
This tenure track position will involve a variety of teaching, advisement, and coordination duties in direct support of the Industrial Management and Technology graduate programs. The successful candidate will teach industrial management and technology courses, develop curriculum and instruction, foster industry contacts, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the university.
Responsibilities:
  • Teaching twelve credit hours per semester of graduate courses each spring and fall. Summer teaching available if desired.
  • Course development and instruction in graduate classes.
  • Advisement, recruitment, and promotional activities.
  • Participation in professional organizations.
  • Service to university and region.
  • Professional consulting, research, grants, and publication of results.
  • Teaching on-campus, online, and at Lees’ Summit campus


University Information:
The two graduate programs, MS in Industrial Management and MS in Technology, are under the College of Health, Sciences, and Technology. These two majors were the first graduate programs accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering in 2008 and renewed every six years. The following program accreditation renewal will be in April 2026.
The University of Central Missouri is a state-assisted, four-year comprehensive university governed by a state-appointed Board of Governors, founded on May 10, 1871. The main campus is in Warrensburg, with 20,000 residents, located 50 miles southeast of Kansas City. UCM’s 13,000 students can choose from more than 150 areas of study in an atmosphere of personalized attention and individualized instruction. In addition, UCM features ten pre-professional programs, 27 areas of teacher certification, and 50 graduate programs. The School of Industrial Sciences & Technology offers five baccalaureate degrees, two Masters’s degrees, and the Ph.D. in Technology Management (Consortium) degree from Indiana State University.
Education & Formal Training Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)
Other Education & Formal Training
Required Qualifications:
  • Doctoral Degree awarded by starting date of appointment (Doctoral or Master Degree must be in Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering, Technology Management, Production, and Operation, or a closely related field). NOTE: The earned doctorate is required for tenure consideration.
Computer Skills Word-Processing, Presentation, Class Management Software
Experience
Required:
  • At least three years of relevant U.S. industry experience.
  • Effective spoken and written English communication skills.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge base in industrial management/engineering technology, including but not limited to quality systems, planning and control, production and operation, project management, facilities planning, engineering economics, organizational dynamics, and applied research.


Preferred:
  • Three years of experience in online course delivery and course development.
  • A doctorate, professional registration, and teaching experience at the college or university level.
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality
Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Physical & Environmental Factors:
Special Working Conditions:
Ability to Keyboard