Part-time Lecturer - Undergraduate Professional Development

The Jindal School of Management Undergraduate Programs seeks part-time lecturers to teach required professional development courses for undergraduate students in the Naveen Jindal School of Management. These courses assist students in understanding their personal brand, researching companies and careers, creating resumes and LinkedIn profiles, developing networking skills, mastering job interview techniques, and acquiring other vital skills for success in internships and job searches. Additionally, the courses emphasize interpersonal communication, business presentation skills, and leveraging artificial intelligence tools to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

* An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline/topic and a record of productivity and achievement in a professional environment.

* MBA with business school or corporate teaching experience

* Progressive corporate experience and a broad knowledge of business.

* Knowledge of professional development, career counseling, job search strategies, and current job market trends.

* Working knowledge of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) in educational or professional contexts

* Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint or other slide presentation software

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

* Teach in-person professional development classes for business school undergraduates.

* Update weekly PowerPoint presentation decks

* Maintain contact with student population in the classroom and via electronic learning and communication platforms (Canvas, MS Teams, MS Outlook, etc)

* Teach students how to use generative artificial intelligence tools to research careers and companies and to strengthen job search portfolios (resumes, LinkedIn, cover letters, elevator pitch, etc.)

* Hold in-person or virtual office hours for students

* Manage the work of a teaching assistant (if available)

* Communicate with the Director of Professional Development regarding student engagement and grading issues

* Collaborate with the Business Communication Center, the Career Management Center, and the Undergraduate Programs department regarding student engagement opportunities

* Contribute assessment information and data as requested through the administration and the Assessment Team

* Participate in course evaluation surveys.

Lecturers teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate sections in a given term. Appointments carry no guarantee or expectation of renewal or tenure.

Note to Applicants:
This is a continuous job posting, and hiring for this role occurs at various times throughout the year based on business and academic needs. As a result, applicants may not receive an immediate response after submitting an application. We encourage you to apply, and we will review your information when opportunities become available.

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