Business Communication Lecturer - University of Nevada, Reno - Reno, NV

Business Communication Lecturer - University of Nevada, Reno - Reno, NV -

Non-Tenured-Track Business Communication Lecturer
The College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking to hire a full-time Lecturer (non-tenure-track) to teach Business Communication at the undergraduate level, starting Fall 2017. The position has a four course per semester teaching load (4-4). Additionally, the position requires contributions to the mission of the university by providing service and other shared governance activities and by facilitating connections with the regional business community. Service activities might relate to students (e.g., supervising independent studies and student clubs) as well as to general administration (e.g., student advising and serving on university committees) and outreach (e.g., providing presentations to business groups in the community).

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a passion for education, strong classroom experience, and a depth of knowledge related to business writing and norms for communication in the corporate world.

Review of applications begins immediately; applications received by 11/15/16 will be given full consideration.

For questions, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Yvonne Stedham at [email protected] .

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Working at the University and Living in Reno
The Management area consists of 13 full-time faculty members. Our growing faculty conduct high quality research and publish in Management’s best journals. Management faculty also play a key role in the MBA/E-MBA programs and take pride in being excellent in the classroom.

The University of Nevada, Reno ( http://www.unr.edu/ ) currently enrolls 21,000 students, with 3,000 undergraduate and 380 graduate and MBA students in the AACSB-accredited College of Business ( http://www.business.unr.edu ). Our part-time MBA program has ranked as high as 4th in the country by Business Week. The College is consistently recognized as among the best by the Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Reports. The Business College maintains a collegial and collaborative work environment and is one of the strongest units at the University. The University and College websites are: http://www.unr.edu/ and http://www.business.unr.edu .

The Reno-Tahoe area is a vast region of high desert valleys and tree-covered mountain tops. The region is frequently ranked as one of the best outdoor recreation areas in the U.S. with world-class activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, climbing, and golfing ( http://www.travelnevada.com/ ) . The area has an active art and cultural scene including a month long summer art festival (www.renoisartown.com/),[renoisartown.com] the only nationally accredited art museum in Nevada, ( http://www.nevavadart.org/ ), and the annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival ( http://laketahoeshakespeare.com/ ). Reno is the home of the National Automobile Museum and features many major tourism events such as Hot August Nights and the National Air Races. In recent years, Reno has been actively engaged in diversifying its economy by attracting high-tech companies such as Tesla and Switch. Also notable is the absence of a personal income tax in the state of Nevada.

Required Qualifications:
This position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in Business, Business Communication, or related areas. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of excellence in teaching. The selected candidate must be able to meet and maintain AACSB standards for academic or professional qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:
A doctoral degree is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who possess strong interpersonal skills and relevant work experience.

Contact Information for this Position: Dr. Yvonne Stedham at [email protected]

Special Instructions to Applicants: The application requires the submission of 1) cover letter, 2) detailed CV, 3) names and contact information for three references, 4) statement of teaching philosophy and, 5) if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student teaching evaluations.Letters of reference may be requested of finalists

Job Open Date: 10/18/2016

Job Close Date: 11/15/2016

Open Until Filled: No

Search Number: 72247

Note to All Applicants: A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation, or genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit: https://www.unrsearch.com/

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Nevada employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

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