Job description
Job ID: 286318
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The Department of Management and Information Systems in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) at the University of North Georgia (UNG) invites applicants for the position of Visiting Faculty Member in International Business and Business Strategy beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses on multiple UNG campuses. There may be an opportunity to teach in the graduate program as well.
Responsibilities
- Use innovative teaching and learning techniques to provide high-quality international business, business strategy, and management courses.
- Engage in significant and sustained scholarship related to international business and business strategy.
- Engage with the business community to further the goals of the Mike Cottrell College of Business (e.g., connecting students to potential employers).
- Participate as an active, contributing member to the service activities of the College.
Required Qualifications
- An earned doctorate degree in an area with a primary focus on international business and/or business strategy, preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution, required at the time of hire.
- An ABD nearing completion will be considered with documentation of degree completion.
- Recent substantive and significant scholarship relevant to international business, business/management strategy, and related fields.
- Preference will be given to those applicants who have a record of excellent teaching and scholarship in the areas of international business and business strategy and commitment to business education.
- Preference will also be given to those with industry experience relevant to international business and business strategy areas
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of teaching and learning practices
- Knowledge of theoretical and applied concepts of international business and business strategy
- Passion for working with students to develop their skills and expertise
- Ability to demonstrate best practices of written and oral communication
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
- Position of Trust + Education
Special Applicant Instructions
- If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
University of North Georgia is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without discrimination at the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability or handicap as a matter of college policy and as required by applicable state and federal laws.
How to apply
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
- Contact information for three professional references
