Assistant/Associate Professor of Acquisition & Contract Management (Tenure-Track)

Position Summary

Information Duties The College of Business (COB) at Athens State University invites applications and nominations for a tenure / tenure track Assistant / Associate Professor of Acquisition & Contract Management.

This is a tenure / tenure track position reporting directly to the ACM / AMM / GLSCM Department Chair in the College of Business.

The start date for a Fall 2023 appointment is August 2023. DUTIES : In addition to the duties listed below, faculty members must adhere to the general faculty guidelines and responsibilities as well as perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Business and the Provost / Vice President of Academic Affairs.

• Teaching undergraduate and / or graduate courses in Acquisition & Contract Management (e.g., legal and ethical issues, financial analysis, information systems, strategic policy and planning, organizational theory, and marketing) and related courses in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid);
• Conducting research leading to scholarly publication and providing service to the College, University, profession and the community.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by administrative personnel (Department Chair, Dean, Provost).

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

• Applicants must have a Ph.D., or DBA in Acquisition & Contract Management or a closely related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered provided there is evidence that the doctorate degree will be completed within one year of appointment.
• Candidates must have the ability to effectively teach courses in Acquisition & Contract Management.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED :

• Demonstrated professional experience in the field of Acquisition & Contract Management is strongly desired.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) level 3 certification in contracting or life cycle logistics.
• An established record of publishing scholarly research in peer reviewed journals or a demonstrated potential to do so is also preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in course development and teaching in an online format.

Salary Schedule Salary Band : AS220 / AO230To view salary schedules, visit : Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications Posting Detail Information University Information Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions.

Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty.

Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes.

Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources.

The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges : College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education.

Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in the Southeast including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

EEO Statement Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities.

Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N.

Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175. Background Check Statement In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.

Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check. Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position.

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.

Additional Information Athens State University participates in the E-verify System to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.