Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Of Practice in Tucson

Posting Number

req21163

Department

School of Human Ecology-RES

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The John and Doris Norton School of Human Ecology seeks a full-time Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice to teach traditional and online courses in the Retailing and Consumer Science program (RCSC), expected to start in January 2025. This is a 9-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment (non-tenure-eligible); additional summer teaching opportunities may be available. The position will involve 90% teaching and 10% service (approximately three classes per academic semester). This position is central to the teaching mission of the Norton School and involves teaching courses during fall and spring semesters as well as expectations of professional development and service. The initial contract is for one year, with 1 to 3 year contracts available thereafter based on performance.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Teach 6 (six) courses during the regular academic year (fall/spring semesters) with primary responsibility for the main campus RCSC program. Courses will be delivered via a variety of methods including face-to-face/in-person, fully online, and hybrid delivery. Courses and/or topics presently in need of staffing include, but are not limited to: retail business analysis, consumer behavior, data management, retail operations management, retail innovation, digital retailing, and supply chain management
As needed, develop and teach online coursework for various program initiatives (i.e., Arizona Online, Arizona Distance campuses, others) as directed by the Director of the School;
Serve on academic committees as needed; and
Provide additional service requirements to RCSC; for example, student club advising, and student project oversight

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in retailing, business, marketing, or other related discipline
Five years or more of industry experience in retailing, business, or other related discipline with progressively increasing responsibilities and/or training of personnel, or significant teaching and student-mentoring experience in traditional classroom settings at a college or university level

Preferred Qualifications

Rank

To be Determined

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40+

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$85,000 - $95,000 (DOE)

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Sheila Kressler-Crowley
sheiladkressler@arizona.edu

Open Date

12/5/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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