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Assistant Professor of International Business The Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2018. This position is a full time, 10-month faculty position with responsibilities for teaching, advising, service, and scholarly activity. The successful candidate will be expected to actively support the college mission to prepare students for the dynamic global economy and support the initiatives of the Center for International Business. Essential Job Functions * Design and teach 18-24 hours of International Business courses at the MBA and BBA levels; including study abroad experiences. * Advise and mentor students with respect to matriculation, course selection, research and other class-related projects. * Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University, the Jack C. Massey College of Business and Department * Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. * Engage in departmental and interdepartmental collaboration to benefit the program, college, university and students. * Participate in departmental and university governance and committee work as appropriate. Qualifications and Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) * Advanced knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of international business. * An ability to teach International Business, and one or more of the following courses: International Management, International Market Entry or International Strategic Management. * A working knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques. * Ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate both undergraduate and graduate students. * Ability and interest in producing high quality scholarship that impacts the development of international business. * Skills in the use of computers and Internet resources in instruction, research and day-to-day work. * Ability to learn relevant sections of Belmont University’s online integrated database systems for student records management. * Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. * Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses. * Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work. * Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Experience Teaching experience is strongly preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with professional international management and international market entry experience. Education A Ph.D. or significant progress toward a terminal degree in International Business from an AACSB accredited institution is required. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu<https://jobs.belmont.edu/>. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, and a Response to Belmont's Mission, Vision, and Values statement articulating how the candidate's knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to a Christian community of learning and service must be attached in order to complete the online application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Belmont University is a comprehensive, coeducational university located in Nashville, Tennessee. Belmont is a student-centered Christian university focusing on academic excellence that seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of faith. Belmont is among the fastest growing universities in the nation. Ranked No. 5 in the Regional Universities South category and named as a "Most Innovative" university by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont consists of over 8,000 students who come from every state and 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The university's purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world's needs. With more than 90 areas of study, 22 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Under federal law, the university may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes. Belmont's Office of Human Resources actively pursues an annual affirmative action plan that outlines the university's commitment to hiring women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals in all positions. The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Find out more at www.belmont.edu. Dr. Jeffrey W. 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