Associate Professor in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, Department of Business and Management Studies SAS

St. George’s University is a truly international institution located in the English-speaking Caribbean island nation of Grenada, attracting students from over 80 nations.  It boasts a new, rapidly developing and expanding campus, designed to meet the needs of modern innovative instruction. The University includes internationally recognized Schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Arts and Sciences, and a Graduate Studies Program. St. George’s University emphasizes the highest standards of teaching, while encouraging research and hosting the Windward Island Research Foundation (WINDREF) on campus. Basic Science courses within the medical program are offered in Grenada and at the Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars Program at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom.

The School of Arts and Sciences is currently seeking applicants for an Associate professor in Leadership and Entrepreneurship. The purpose for this post is to prepare MBA students to lead and manage organizations, institutions and teams by gaining academic and practical knowledge, skills and tools.

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD in Management, IB, and/or Entrepreneurship Studies
  
• MBA or equivalent Masters-level Degree
  
• Executive and International Business Experience
  
• Minimum of 4 years teaching at MBA/Masters level or higher
  
•  Strong research and publishing background
  
• Proven track record in leadership, management, entrepreneurship, OB, and/or IB (MD, PhD, DVM, etc.)
  
• High level executive experience in medium to large organizations and entrepreneurial ventures will be an advantage
  
• Access to internet with audio and video computer capability (requirements will be provided)

Primary position

Primary position will be an Associate Professor along with any such duties as directed by the Director of MBA Programs and the Chair of the Department.  
You will teach both MBA-level courses and undergraduate-level courses. 
Graduate courses may be taught either in an online or Residency environment and undergraduate, face to face. 

General Responsibilities 

• Serve as a faculty member of the Department of Business and Management Studies.
  
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in leadership, management studies, international business, and entrepreneurship and related topics as directed by the Director of MBA Programs and Chair of the Department.
  
• Serve on Departmental and School-wide committees as requested by the Director, the Chair, and the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
  
• Serve on the Faculty Senate(s) and appropriate committees and subcommittees.
  
• Serve as an academic advisor to graduate and undergraduate students.
  
• Serve as a professional mentor for leadership and management skills development and final projects with students.
  
• Be actively engaged in MBA Team Meetings.
  
• Participate in Residency courses within the MBA Multi-Sector Health Management and International Business Programs as requested by the Director.
  
• Perform scholarly research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, books, and/or other works as well as attend discipline-related conferences and the like.
  
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by the Director, the Chair, or the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
  
• Reporting line is through the Director of MBA Programs to the Chair of the Department.

Detailed Teaching Responsibilities

Standard Teaching Responsibilities include:

• Complete online/learning training and coaching development program before instructing.
  
• Develop knowledge and skills in learner-centered teaching and online learning on an ongoing basis.
  
• Review and update current course curriculum and/or develop new course curriculum.
  
• Prepare class materials for instruction purposes, managing the online learning environment.
  
• Deliver engaging learning experience via online class periods or within Residency environment.
  
• Provide books titles, materials list, and syllabus for student distribution two to three months in advance of class start date.
  
• Hold weekly office hours.
  
• Communicate with students via email and phone as needed.
  
• Deliver online, Residency, or face to face classes for the respective courses.
  
• Grade assignments on a timely basis (all grades due 48 hours after close of class).
  
• Mentor students, as appropriate, and provide mentoring to named MBA and undergraduate students during to encourage their development as leaders and managers throughout their program experience.
  
• Communicate with the Director of MBA Programs for any requirements, issues, questions and class/course feedback.

To submit an application click Application Form.
Closing date: Until position is filled