Lecturer, Organizational Behavior - Military veterans preferred

Position Title: Lecturer, Organizational Behavior
Req ID: R0004476
Time Type: Full time
Location: Waltham, MA
Posted Date: Posted 21 Days Ago
Description:

Job Description Summary

The Management Department at Bentley University is seeking applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time position at the rank of Lecturer to teach Organizational Behavior and other Management courses beginning July 1, 2024. The Lecturer contract carries an eight-course teaching load in one academic year. While class sizes may vary, Management courses are generally capped at 35 students. Bentley is an equal opportunity employer, building strength through diversity. Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University leads higher education in the integration of global business with the arts and sciences, corporate social responsibility, and our legacy strengths in accounting and finance. Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model where teaching, scholarship, service and community engagement are expected and valued. We seek faculty and staff who represent diverse backgrounds, interests, and talents — and have a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace change. A supportive, team-oriented work environment promotes personal development and professional accomplishment.

Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and NECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by US News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North and Most Innovative Schools, with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in the top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley’s high graduation and retention rates and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflects a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a “Force for Good” through the integration of business with the arts and sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real world understanding into the classroom.

The successful applicant must be skilled at teaching. The primary function will be to teach courses such as Human Dynamics in Organizations and Interpersonal Relations in Management. The Management Department is looking for applicants who are also interested in working with students outside the classroom in a variety of capacities (e.g., advising students, engaging outside speakers, advising student organizations, working with service learning and career services, or other relevant activities. Information about the Management Department is available at: http://www.bentley.edu/academics/departments/management

Required Qualifications

A well-qualified applicant must demonstrate evidence of teaching experience and teaching pedagogy. The successful applicant will be expected to be an engaged participant in the Management Department and in the Bentley community. Candidates must have at least an MBA or a master’s degree in a related field. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or terminal degree preferred. A well-qualified applicant will also demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence at an accredited business school or related environment. Additionally, applicants who also have experience teaching either Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Negotiation, or Cross-Cultural (International) Management are preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, candidates must submit the following as part of the application

• A resume

• Cover letter

• A teaching statement, which should include a description of how the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and support an inclusive classroom environment.

• Names and contact information for three references will be required upon application. Bentley University will contact these confidential references for those candidates moving forward in the process.

For consideration, please apply no later than April 19, 2024

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

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