Senior Instructor, Inst Fac

Description

The programs in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies have been AACSB International-accredited since 1995, and the undergraduate CIS program is also ABET-accredited. The CIS program offers baccalaureate and masters degrees in Business Analytics and Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Big Data Analytics, and IT. Instructional (non-tenure track), Spring 2027

Examples of Duties

Duties include teaching Computer Information Systems coursework to students enrolled at the University of Central Missouri's 4+0 joint institute with Guangdong University of Finance and Economics (GDUFE) in Guangzhou, China; maintaining professional qualifications commensurate with expectations of an AACSB-accredited institution; and service to the program and profession. Instruction is delivered on-site in Guangzhou, China, in English, in an intensive, compressed format, with instructors responsible for delivering the UCM curriculum and meeting assessment requirements for a GDUFE cohort. Compensation is AACSB competitive; travel, lodging, and meal support are arranged through the partnership agreement.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in CIS, Data Analytics, or Information Systems-related field required.

• Doctorate degree in CIS, Data Analytics, or Information Systems-related field preferred.

Experience:

Required:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and work experience in a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and the appropriate People's Republic of China entry visa, and to travel internationally for the duration of the assignment.
• Please note that the University of Central Missouri does not provide immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN visa sponsorship) for employees in this role. All applicants must possess valid US work authorization at the time of hire.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience teaching international or English-as-a-second-language student populations.
• Prior teaching, research, or professional experience in China or East Asia.
• Experience with compressed, intensive, or weekend course formats.

Supplemental Information

Computer Skills: Word-Processing, Presentation, Learning Management System (Brightspace)

Other Education & Formal Training:
We seek collegial faculty who value teaching and are committed to delivering rigorous instruction to an international student population. A terminal degree in Computer Information Systems or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited program is strongly preferred. ABD candidates and those with a masters degree will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a closely related degree will also be considered. Professional certification/s are desired.

Special instructions to applicants:
Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate for this position, and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Candidates must complete an online faculty profile found at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) a teaching philosophy; and (5) include on the faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is January 2027.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Ryan Peterson at (Department Chair) or Narasimha Paravastu at (Search Committee Chair)

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the online faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes atUCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes atUCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

CompletedUCMonline application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the universitys most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page !