Visiting Professor - Management

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Visiting Professor Management

General Summary of Position:

The Management Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell, invites applications for a one-year Visiting Faculty in Management position for the 2022-23 academic year.

This visiting position is in the field of Organizational Behavior (OB), with a preferred ability to teach courses on groups/teams to undergraduate students, in-person and on-line.  This is a one-year contracted position that would be a good fit for a newly graduated PhD, an Assistant Professor without a full time position, a strong ABD candidate, or someone with significant and relevant professional experience. The primary responsibility will be to provide high quality teaching, with the opportunity to spend a year visiting in a department of a highly research-active faculty. 

The Management Department has two main areas: Organizational Behavior and Strategic Management. Current academic programs include undergraduate concentrations in Management, a graduate certificate in Management & Leadership, an MBA Managerial Leadership track and MBA International Business track, and a Ph.D. degree in Business Administration with a Leadership/Organization Studies concentration.

In addition to traditional face-to-face course offerings, UMass Lowell has a large and growing set of online courses and programs. Online teaching experience is highly desirable. The standard teaching load for this job is 3-4 courses per semester, depending on research activity.

Located 25 miles northwest of Boston, UMass Lowell has over 19,000 students and is one of the largest public universities in New England. The Manning School has over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is accredited by the AACSB-International. 

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• MBA or master’s degree in field related to Management or Organizational Behavior from an AACSB accredited institution
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups
• Significant professional experience relevant to teaching Management and/or OB

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree (or ABD, all-but-dissertation) in Management or Organization Studies or related field from an AACSB accredited institution
• Experience teaching online courses
• Ability to teach a course on Managing Groups/Teams, and other related OB courses

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. 

Please contact the University of Massachusetts Lowell Human Resources Department at 978-934-3560 for information regarding benefits and related employment matters or if you have any questions about the position.

Please include the following documents with your application: 

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter detailing teaching interests, teaching experience, and professional background
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (e.g., student course evaluations, department chair reviews, teaching awards)
• Names and contact information (email addresses) for three references will be required at the time of application. (Please do not send recommendation letters.)

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.