ROLLINS COLLEGE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TENURE TRACK POSITION
The Department of Business at Rollins College is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in the area of Social Entrepreneurship at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2017.
The position includes teaching undergraduate Social Entrepreneurship courses in the Department of Business. The ability to teach other courses in areas such as Management, International Business, Finance, and/or other related business disciplines is highly desirable. Teaching general education courses is also required. Other responsibilities of the positions include advising, program and curriculum development, assurance of learning (AOL), service activities, and research. The ability and willingness to develop and sustain an active research agenda and output is expected. The willingness to teach blended and evening courses are also expected.
The minimum requirement is a doctorate in Social Entrepreneurship or a closely affiliated discipline, preferably from an AACSB accredited institution – ABDs will be considered. Some college-level undergraduate teaching and practical experience are highly desirable. Candidates must have the ability to develop and deliver curriculum; meet the demands of the position in a timely manner; assess student learning outcomes. In addition, candidates should have strong oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills. Rollins expects the inclusion of high impact teaching practices. Social Entrepreneurship courses are interdisciplinary and involve such practices as: out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, community engagement projects, human-centered design-thinking, public poster sessions, and pitch competitions. Ability and willingness to embed these course components is expected.
The successful candidate must be able to contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment at Rollins. We view differences (e.g. nationality, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, physical ability, learning styles, perspectives, etc.) as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. The undergraduate business programs at Rollins College are accredited by AACSB International. The Department of Business offers undergraduate majors in Business Management, International Business and Social Entrepreneurship. The Business Management major is offered to both Day and Evening Students.
To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials via the Rollins job site:
- Letter of Application: Rollins is committed to creating a just, diverse, and inclusive learning community. In your cover letter, discuss how you can contribute to this commitment through your teaching, scholarship, service (at the college, community, and professional levels), and presence on campus. Include examples of ways you have already addressed this commitment in your previous and current experience or would like to in the future.
- Curriculum vitae
- Evidence of teaching excellence including a statement of teaching philosophy and sample course evaluations
- Sample course evaluations
- Include contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin December 1 and continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries can be directed to: Dr. Tonia Warnecke, Chair - Search Committee, twarnecke@rollins.edu.
For additional information, please see: http://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/492416/assistant-professor-social-entrepreneurship