Term Instructor of Management/Communication

The Department of Management, Marketing, Logistics, & Business Analytics at the University of Alaska Anchorage seeks to hire a non-tenure-track Instructor of Management/Communication, with a start date of August 2025. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Management, Business Communications, or a closely-related discipline. The successful candidate is expected to teach in-person and online undergraduate courses in management (such as Managerial Communications and Business Foundations) to a diverse student body.

As a Term Instructor of Management/Communications in the College of Business & Public Policy, you will teach courses such as Managerial Communications and Business Foundations, provide mentorship to undergraduate students, and serve on university committees.

To thrive in this role, applicants should possess:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated or potential for successful teaching on topics of managerial communications and business foundations.
• Strong technical skills and ability to effectively deliver distance education.
• Ability to represent the department in the university/community.
• Collegial attitude.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate degree in Management, Business Communications, or a related field (e.g., business communications) at the time of initial appointment. Ph.D. or DBA in Management, Business Communications, or a closely related discipline preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, 9-month, term-funded, non-tenure track faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off (FTO), 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of graduate transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
• Teaching Statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations) or evidence showing potential for teaching effectively (e.g., corporate training evaluations)
• Names of three references with contact information including phone number and email address.

Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025. Applications will then be reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Christopher Lake, College of Business and Public Policy, at c.lake@alaska.edu.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution, and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.