General Summary (Purpose) of Position
The College of Management at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking applications from qualified individuals interested in teaching Business Communications in the College’s undergraduate program.  The emphasis of the course is on formal and informal spoken and written communication in both small and large groups.

The position is available on a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor basis, or possibly on a full-time Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor basis for one or more academic years.  Undergraduate courses are generally taught during the day but evening teaching is also expected.

The College of Management’s mission is closely tied to the mission of the University, which is to become a model of how a public university can facilitate sustainable economic and business development in its region.  The University offers innovative graduate and undergraduate educational programs, strongly facilitates the attainment of external funding for research and promotes partnership activities with business, K-12 schools, non-profit organizations and community groups.  Faculty members are strongly encouraged to engage in mission-related professional activities and regularly earn teaching load reductions for the publication of high quality research.  The College of Management has over 1500 MBA and undergraduate students.  Classes are taught both in traditional classroom settings and over the Internet.  Ample opportunities are available to become involved in mission-related instructional activities and develop outreach partnerships with other units of the University.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Minimum Qualifications
• Earned Doctorate from an AACSB-accredited business school with an emphasis in Communication.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available
• Demonstrated potential for mission-related publications in scholarly journals.
• Demonstrated ability working with a diverse student and faculty population.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak and write English clearly.
• Industrial or corporate experience is desirable.

Visiting Instructor Minimum Qualifications
• Masters degree in Communication
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available
• Demonstrated ability working with a diverse student and faculty population
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak and write English clearly.
• Industrial or corporate experience is desirable.

Rank is open and salary is competitive.  The position is contingent upon funding.
Women and under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact the University of Massachusetts Lowell Human Resources Department at 978-934-3560 for information regarding benefits and related employment matters.

To Apply
Applicants should forward via e-mail (1) a statement of professional interests and goals, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) samples of research work, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available, and (5), for non-U.S. citizens, your U.S. residency status to: