Texas Woman's University
Lecturer in Management – Department of Management & Marketing
The TWU Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship seeks a Lecturer in Management in the Department of Management & Marketing beginning August 2025. This position involves full-time teaching for the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship. The teaching assignment will support primarily the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management and the MBA program. The position may require face-to-face, hybrid and online teaching. Presence is required on the Denton campus to teach and engage in College, Departmental and University meetings, and other activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES - May include, but are not limited to the following:
Teaching five undergraduate or graduate courses per semester, which are delivered in multiple teaching formats.
Service activities are also required and are expected to support the attainment of program or College goals and may involve service to students, to the College, the University, or the community. These are identified and measured in consultation with the department chair or dean.
Maintaining office hours that meet departmental expectations.
Attending regular departmental and college meetings
. Although the position is based on the Denton campus, hybrid classes may be delivered on the Dallas or Houston campuses (with travel support).
Performing other duties as required.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must have at least a Master’s degree in Management or a closely related discipline, plus significant and substantive professional experience.
ATTENDANCE
The faculty member must deliver courses as scheduled and be physically present for faculty meetings and scheduled university activities. In-person office hours are also required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
● Knowledge of the discipline and ability to teach various courses within the program as required
● Strong interpersonal skills.
● Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
● Ability to build and direct student teams, including in an online environment
● Ability to plan and deliver oral presentations
● Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public
● Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email
● Working knowledge of technology and systems used to deliver educational programs to students, such as Canvas, Microsoft Office, Google, etc.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
The MAK College of Business & Entrepreneurship currently has approximately 1,066 undergraduate students and 1,251 graduate students. The College has three areas/departments: Department of Management & Marketing, Department of Accounting & Finance, and Healthcare Administration. You may learn more about the College at http://www.twu.edu/business.
Texas Woman's University holds a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women and is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a diverse student body. Established in 1901, and currently home approximately 15,000 students, TWU is a public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.
TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of Denton, with a population of 150,000, is home to two universities, an active music scene, family friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is located just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, and theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.
TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, health, and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions (currently ranked 5th in the nation for diversity) and a safe campus environment (Texas Woman's is among the safest campuses in the nation) are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.
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Texas Woman’s University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran’s status, or against qualified disabled persons.
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