Full-Time Visiting Semester Faculty: Blockchain Technology and Architecture (School of Business)
Quinnipiac University

Job Info

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Job no: 494561
Work type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Faculty, Staff

Overview:

The School of Business at Quinnipiac University invites applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching and contributing to a collaborative team to apply for a visiting professor of Blockchain Technology. In this role, you will teach undergraduate and/or masters courses (in-person and online) and be an active member of the university community by engaging in university service, advising, and research. Please note: This is an in-person position located on our Mt. Carmel campus, Hamden, CT.

This position is scheduled to begin January 2023.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

About the School:

The Quinnipiac University School of Business offers twelve undergraduate majors, five graduate degree programs, a graduate certificate in health care compliance, a five-year BS/MBA program and an innovative 3+1 accelerated BS/MBA program. The School of Business is AACSB accredited and its Accounting programs recently earned separate AACSB Accounting accreditation. USNWR has ranked the school's online MBA program #35, its online Graduate programs #22. USNWR also awarded the business school a #9 ranking for online graduate programs for Veterans. The school's 1,575 undergraduate and 600 graduate students are taught by 54 dedicated full-time business faculty who pride themselves on their practice-oriented, innovative, and engaging teaching styles. High-quality academic programs, comprehensive internship and career development programs, and extensive leadership and service opportunities mean that employers seek out Quinnipiac School of Business graduates.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 6,800 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in more than 140 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing and Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in The Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. Please visit qu.edu for more information. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the university's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st-century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities, and fostering lifelong connections and success. The university believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The university's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.

Responsibilities:

Develop and teach experiential courses both on ground and online in the Blockchain area, including Foundations of Blockchain; in addition, may be asked to teach in the following areas: analytics

Teaching is the primary duty of visiting faculty (3 courses will be taught)

Help identify initial Blockchain learning objectives for our program

Other duties include, advise and mentor students; prepare and deliver active learning course content and engaging class activities; compile, administer, and grade assignments/examinations

Help to build external partnerships for guest speakers, internships, job placement, and curricular development (e.g., sources of case studies).

Education Requirements:

A minimum of a master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field is required. A doctorate in one of these fields is preferred. Candidates who are ABD with potential for high-quality teaching are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Scholarly activity to meet Quinnipiac School of Business-AACSB Scholarly Academic or Scholarly Practitioner status criteria or conferral of doctorate from an AACSB accredited university within the last 3 years.

Ability to effectively teach in the areas of Blockchain Technology at the undergraduate and/or master's level.

Previous teaching and professional experience in the information technology field is preferred.

Demonstrated excellence of teaching effectiveness, preferably in classroom environments.

Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references on the application form.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Please note that the university has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For more information, please visit https://www.qu.edu/health-wellness-and-safety/covid-19-resources/

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Advertised: July 28, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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