Assistant Professor, Management

Assistant Professor, Management & Entrepreneurship (AA25128)

Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Business, College of
Unit: Management & Entrepreneurship209, IFO
Location: Mankato
FLSA: Exempt
Employment Condition: Probationary
Work Shift:
Work Schedule/Hours/Days:

Posting Details:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on May 2, 2024 and continue until the position has been filled.
POSITION: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Salary Minimum:
Salary Maximum:
Salary Type: Depends on qualifications
Bargaining Unit/Plan: 209, IFO

Job Description:
The Management Department in the College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, probationary faculty position that starts August 16, 2024. This position will be responsible for teaching management and entrepreneurial related courses in the Department of Management as well as courses in the online Bachelor of Business Administration program. The successful candidate is expected to serve as an advisor for student organizations, advise students, conduct research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and region.The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities. All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.

• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.

• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.

• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.

• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate or terminal degree in business or business-related discipline. (Conferred on an official transcript a the time of application.)

• Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to teach the courses listed below, along with additional courses depending on the department’s needs: general management and agribusiness courses.

• Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modes of delivery.

• Ability to conduct applied research.

• Experience in leadership.

• Demonstrated ability or experience working with non-traditional student populations.

Other Requirements:
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies elating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Exclusively On Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.

About:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DEPARTMENTAL SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
College
The College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato is the clear business school choice for real-world learning. Leadership is forward-thinking, innovative, and student-centered and has maintained the prestigious AACSB Accreditation https://cob.mnsu.edu/aacsb since 1997, putting it in the top 5% of business schools globally. There are 2,000 students enrolled in 5 Bachelor of Science programs, 2 graduate programs, 2 certificate programs and a new 100% online Bachelor of Business Administration program (MavBiz Online).
Recently added programs in Business Analytics and Agribusiness and Food Innovation keep the College of Business cutting edge with its 25 majors, minors and certificates. The Certified Financial Planning Program was recently ranked #15 in the country by Wealth Management - read article:https://cob.mnsu.edu/cfp15 In 2017 the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was opened and has served over 12,000 visitors and helped launch over 50 student businesses. One of the college’s signature experiences-United Prairie Bank Integrated Business Experience-allows students to combine a suite of required courses into a semester long entrepreneurial experience where they plan, launch and operate actual business. To learn more about the College of Business, visit https://cob.mnsu.edu/

Management
The Department of Management is housed in the AACSB accredited College of Business and serves approximately 600 majors and 140 minors. Management is the largest major in the College of Business and is in the top four in student enrollments at the University. Diverse students from all over the world seek out the Management program. The Department currently consists of seventeen full-time faculty and offers emphases in Business Management and Human Resource Management along with minors in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Human Resource Management, and AgriBusiness & Food Innovation. Additionally, a 100% online Bachelor of Business Administration program (MavBiz Online) is housed in Management. Visit our website for more information about the https://cob.mnsu.edu/academics/Management/

University Demographics Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:· Enhancing access and student success.· Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.· Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here. https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota’s the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/ APPLICATION PROCEDURES:To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/ A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato’s goals?
  
  

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Claudia Pragman
Management and Entrepreneurship
Mankato, MN, 56001
Phone: 507-389-5417
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:claudia.pragman@mnsu.edu
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu

Benefits Info:
The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University.

Select the IFO Summary (Faculty) link from the list for specifics of that plan.

Benefits Overview

Posting Number: M426M
Re-posting: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/16/2024
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date: 04/12/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:

To apply, visit https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2700

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. jeid-5a9ad5bb261381429eb30655617583d4