Duties And Responsibilities
Primary Duties: 1. Design and deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate-level business courses, focusing on the candidate’s area of expertise and the needs of the Business Administration department. 2. Develop engaging and effective teaching materials, including syllabi, course outlines, and assignments that meet the learning outcomes of each course and reflect the University’s emphasis on Jesuit values. 3. Maintain a high level of scholarly activity, including research, publications and conference presentations in the field of business. 4. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, providing academic and professional development guidance. Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning. 5. Contribute to developing and delivering academic programs in Business, including curriculum design and program review. 6. Participate in service to the institution, including but not limited to School of Business and Business Administration department meetings and planning, committee work, recruiting and community engagement initiatives. 7. Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program. 8. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities acquired on the job: An essential job function is the acquisition and mastery of on-the-job knowledge, skill, and ability, in order to learn, implement and follow key job functions. The following are performance criteria and are essential functions: 1. Ability and willingness to perform both professional and technical/administrative/clerical tasks. 2. Ability to appropriately use and demonstrate proficiency with standard office productivity software, tools, and University systems, such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite equivalents. 3. Ability to efficiently organize and manage large amounts of data, information, and records; attention to detail; and well-organized. 4. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the organization. Strong written and communication skills, along with the ability to build relationships with various members of the organization. 5. Ability to provide high-quality, strong customer-oriented services, including problem-solving orientation; strong listening skills; expertise in advising and consulting; history of coordinated work effort with extensive follow-through and follow-up; experience identifying customer needs; conflict resolution; ability to put customers before self; and creation of user-friendly communications. Key Performance Expectations: 1. Actively demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Jesuit heritage and ideals. 2. Be driven by the University mission. 3. Be committed to the University and the work we do to support students. 4. Approach commitments cheerfully, enthusiastically, and energetically. 5. Approach issues and assignments with an open mind, objectively and neutrally, with logic and analysis. 6. Be accountable and responsible. 7. Be well organized. 8. Behave and perform ethically. 9. Collaborate effectively both within and outside the department. 10. Have consistent and timely attendance. 11. Meet all departmental and work area expectations. Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The University reserves the right to change, add, or reassign job duties, combine positions, or portions thereof, at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. This job description may be updated from time to time based on the needs of the University.