Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, 403(b)

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jan 06, 2025

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice
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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
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	1
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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