Company OverviewAcsenda School of Management (ASM) is a private higher education institution offering degree programs in business, hospitality and management in British Columbia, Canada. With international students from over 50 different countries, ASM is committed to teaching excellence and quality programs that prepare students to work in selected sectors of the global labour market and providing an international perspective on learning and individualised attention to supporting student success. Primary purpose
The primary responsibilities of this full time academic role are to teach courses in the area of specialisation, to provide leadership to students in that field of study, to assist the director with the administration of the concentration and courses in field of expertise, to serve or chair committees, to contribute to the curriculum review process; to serve as a representative of the subject area externally; and to bring forward opportunities to enhance our programs and the reputation of ASM through professional and community connections. Key Responsibilities \& Accountabilities: Teach courses in subject area of expertise exemplifying high quality and student-focused instruction. Review courses in the concentration area working with faculty and the program Director to ensure courses are up to date and current with academic knowledge and professional practise.
Provide leadership and guidance to students in the specialized field (concentration)Assist the Director with course and program administration related to the area of academic expertise. Promote the development of ASM and its programs through professional and community connections. To serve on and lead institutional committees to contribute to the scholarly and professional culture of ASM.Teach a full-time course load (12 course/years) as assigned by the Director/VPA according to the standards and key roles and responsibilities set forth in the Faculty Handbook Review, develop, evaluate and recommend standardized syllabi, course outlines, textbooks and other instructional materials for adoption in the curricula in field of specialisation.
Assist the Director in attracting, selecting, retaining and developing faculty, and assist in mentoring new faculty members teaching courses within the field of specialization. Plan and support intra and extra- curricular student activities including case competitions and other events that promote learning and development in the field of study. Qualifications, Experience \& Technical Skills: Educational Experience: A master's degree in the related discipline (Doctoral level degree preferred, and required for graduate level courses)Two years or more of directly related post-secondary level teaching experience.
Professional Experience: 5 or more years of related professional/industry experience
Experience working in an international, multicultural environment.Technical skills:Ability to relate concepts to business practise in the field of expertise.Ability to employ current pedagogical techniques including blended learning and use of electronic resources.Ability to work collegiality with other faculty and with others.Understanding of different cultures and how to promote cross cultural learning.Leadership skills in motivating students and other faculty members in the field
Interpersonal, influencing, and networking -- tact \& diplomacy and the ability to persuade others to consider things in a different way.Planning \& organizing -- preparation of course syllabus, course materials selections, and weekly lessons
Classroom management
Public presentation and speaking skills.Use of technology for educational delivery and use of learning Management systems
This role will require the incumbent to perform the duties on site on campus or in the physical office. At the direction of the company, this role may from time to time be required to work remotely
