Position Summary: The Adams State University School of Business invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, nontenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in General Business. The person appointed to this position will instruct as well as create courses in business communications, leadership, management, organizational behavior, and general business topics to support the business curriculum, advise students, engage in service responsibilities to the department and university, and maintain scholarly currency in the discipline. The anticipated course load is 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester. Adams State University values an inclusive environment that facilitates collegial relationships, encourages mutual understanding among diverse individuals, and leads to addressing issues and differences in an atmosphere where all are valued and affirmed. We warmly invite applications from candidates who thrive in this environment of honesty, efficacy, and collaboration. This position requires relocation to the Alamosa Colorado area with the successful candidate beginning in the academic year 2024-2025. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: ● Master’s degree in Business Administration or related Business emphasis ● Experience in business or a related field. Preferred: ● Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business Administration with a focus in business communications, management, or organizational behavior/theory/strategies earned from an accredited institution ABD near completion will be considered ● Experience teaching business courses or business-related material in an industrial setting. ● Commitment to providing a quality educational experience for students while maintaining an appropriate level of rigor. ● Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment. HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE: Applications: Completed applications must include the following: ● An application letter addressing the position description, qualifications, as well as ability and commitment to working with students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds ● Unofficial photocopies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. ● A professional CV ● Three (3) letters of recommendation ● Contact information for at least three professional references ● A statement of teaching philosophy All applications must be submitted through the ASU Careers page at https://www.adams.edu/hr/employment/. Questions about the position may be directed to Ms. Leslie Boutillette, at lboutillette@adams.edu or 719-587-7164. Salary and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $67,620 - $71,856 commensurate with experience and education. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit https://www.adams.edu/hr/benefits/ Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MST April 1, 2024; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Background Check Policy Adams State University performs background checks as a condition of employment for prospective employees and current employees seeking certain promotional opportunities. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of an acceptable background check. Applicants will be asked to provide personal data and sign a release form before the background check is conducted. Applicants who fail to provide the data and consent form will not be considered for employment or promotion. Background checks include review of criminal records and sex offender registry background. Credit and driving record background may apply to certain positions. Campus and School Information Adams State University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. Adams State is Colorado’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is also a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with over 54% of our students representing diverse backgrounds. We have a high percentage of first-generation students with an equally high percentage of students who are Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in physical and social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business and nursing, and specializes in educator curricula in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in history, art, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program, both in participatory sports and in athletics educator training. The Adams State Grizzly athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Adams State University is located in the beautiful San Luis Valley between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. The vast San Luis Valley is designated the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. We are, at 7,500 feet, in the largest alpine valley in the United States. Alamosa is located approximately 3.5 hours from Denver, 1.5 hours from Taos, New Mexico, and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alamosa has a population of 9,500, with recently built elementary schools and a moderate cost of living. ASU takes a leading role in local theater performances and musical events and is in an area where the opportunities for outdoor recreation abound. Faculty in the School of Business enjoy a collaborative environment and have university-wide support to further the vision of educating diverse students and working closely with our San Luis Valley community. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status. Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/ Situated in the San Luis Valley, the campus is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. With towering peaks of over 14,300 feet, the mountains provide variety of outdoor recreation in all seasons. Adams State Is The Most Publicly Diverse University in Colorado Join us for a learning experience that links education to community, fosters a sense of belonging, and celebrates diverse cultural and social perspectives. Adams State University’s driving purpose is to provide equitable access to education for all. We promote successful and engaged lives by caring for, connecting with, and challenging our students, campus, and community. Adams State has a long history of diversity and inclusion, and has been an established, respected Hispanic Serving Institution since 1998 (the first HSI in Colorado). We have an institutional commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic students. Here, HSI is more than just a designation; it’s a continual, energizing mix of intentional actions that enhance the education and experience of all our students. It’s not just a head count. It’s the way our students count — how each person is treated with the same high level of respect, inclusion and service, and how each person has an equal opportunity to grow and advance