Assistant Teaching Professor in Management

Description

The Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington, Tacoma invites applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor in Management to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management. This is a full-time, teaching-track position with an initial term of three years that is eligible for reappointment upon successful reviews. This position is not eligible for tenure. The teaching course load is 8 classes per academic year, with an expected start date of September 16, 2025. 

The base salary range for this position will be $9,445 – $10,000 per month ($85,005-$90,000 per academic year) for the 9-month service period, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/

All faculty at the University of Washington engage in teaching, scholarship, and service within their school, the University, and their professional community. As teaching-track faculty, this position has an emphasis on instruction, and the successful applicant will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level management courses with an emphasis on organizational behavior and managerial communications topics. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in teaching and scholarship that strengthens and complements the Milgard School’s core values of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in pedagogy, teaching, and practice. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in multiple modalities, including online, hybrid and in-person, in an urban-serving campus environment with a diverse student body, many of whom are first generation college students.

University and School Background

One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington’s commitment to high-quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural and economic development of the South Puget Sound. Located largely in renovated historical buildings in Tacoma’s downtown warehouse district, UW Tacoma serves students from diverse racial/ethnic and cultural populations. UW Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. UW Tacoma has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching. It offers a range of academic programs focused on sustainability including environmental sciences and sustainable urban development. It is also home to the Centers for Urban Waters and Leadership & Social Responsibility. Situated on the high-technology corridor of Puget Sound, UW Tacoma offers views of the historic Foss Waterway and Mount Rainier, providing an incomparable gateway to the Pacific Northwest recreation. For more information about UW Tacoma, please visit http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/.

The Milgard School of Business, named in recognition of a multi-million-dollar gift from the Milgard family, enjoys strong relationships with businesses and the South Puget Sound community. The AACSB-accredited Milgard School currently has more than 845 students in its undergraduate, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accounting (MSAcc), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL) programs, in addition to undergraduate minors in business data analytics, sports enterprise management, and corporate responsibility. The School’s Centers for Leadership and Social Responsibility, Business Analytics, Financial Wellness, Entrepreneurship, and Wealth Creation offer opportunities for teaching, research, and community outreach related to its mission. Additional information about the Milgard School of Business can be found at http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/business.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in management or equivalent field. A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in management or related field is acceptable but not required. Prior experience in teaching university-level undergraduate and/or graduate management classes is required.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio via http://apply.interfolio.com/156231 as pdf documents. Initial screening of applications will begin November 4, 2024. Applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. Required materials include:

1. A letter of interest describing academic qualifications relating to your experience and teaching effectiveness for this position. Applicants are also encouraged to highlight ways in which they might contribute to the urban-serving mission of the UWT campus.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. A statement that addresses how the candidate’s teaching, service, scholarship, and/or mentoring promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University of Washington and the Milgard School of Business are committed to preparing students for engagement with complex DEI topics from multiple perspectives, including personal and managerial. Please share your approach to integrating the practice of DEI in your pedagogy and how you have improved levels of access and success for students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds in your field. Candidates who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should articulate how they expect to contribute to these core institutional values.
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, course materials developed, copies of student evaluations).
5. The names and contact information of at least three (3) references.

Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Marion Eberly, at marionb@uw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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