Lecturer - Department of Marketing

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Lecturer - Department of Marketing
Position Number 1555
Posting Number F2299
Position Type Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status Full Time
College/Division College of Business
Department 100778 - Marketing
Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The James Madison University College of Business is seeking applicants for a renewable term appointment (RTA) as a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing. This position is a full-time, renewable academic year position for the 2024-25 academic year. The teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours per semester (4/4). This is a full-time benefits-eligible position.
Duties and Responsibilities
The position has teaching responsibilities in the areas of business and marketing. The primary courses taught will be Business Decision Making in Modern Society (BUS 160), a first-year course experience within the JMU General Education Program, and Principles of Marketing (MKTG 380), an introductory marketing course for non-majors. Secondary teaching may include courses within the upper-division marketing curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong potential and expertise in teaching BUS 160 and MKTG 380.
In addition to teaching responsibilities and office hours, the successful candidate will be expected to perform service activities such as working on departmental committees, advising student organizations, and attending university meetings, as well as maintaining professional qualifications according to AACSB standards.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of possible activities faculty members may undertake to support the maintenance of professional qualifications: continuing education and certifications, consulting, serving on boards, recognized professional expertise in the teaching discipline, publications, and university administrative duties. These requirements can be met in several ways, thereby providing the candidate the ability to contribute based upon their strengths, abilities, and interests. It is anticipated that in order to meet these obligations, the successful candidate will need to be available for potential on-campus activities during multiple days throughout the week.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Master’s degree in marketing or business, preferably from an AACSB-accredited business program.
  • Significant and substantive non-academic work experience within the past five years relevant to the teaching assignment.


Preferred:
  • The ability to teach other courses in the marketing curriculum is desired but not required.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 10/05/2023
Beginning Review Date 11/05/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 08/25/2024
EEO Statement

James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required 3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15607
Additional Posting Information
To apply for the position, candidates should complete the online profile on JobLink and provide:
  • Cover letter articulating the candidate’s professional experience and teaching interests with respect to BUS 160, MKTG 380, and any other courses in the marketing curriculum that they find appealing.
  • Statement of teaching philosophy addressing approaches to student engagement and incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion within the classroom and the curriculum.
  • Professional vita.
  • Contact information for three references.


All application materials must be submitted online in JobLink. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the Search Chair, Amy Strunk ([email protected]).

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