Position Information
Position Information
Present Position Number P1050W
Role Title PT Instruct/Lecturer
Position Title Adjunct Faculty (Section Leaders) Pool – Online MSBA –
Business Analytics
Unit Mission Statement
The mission of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary is to
serve the Commonwealth, the nation, and the global community both by offering
high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and
professional levels and by creating and communicating new knowledge.
Position Summary
The Center for Online Learning at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at
William & Mary is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty (Section Leaders) to
lead one or more 7.5-week course sections within the Online Master of Science
in Business Analytics (OMSBA) program.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB), the Online MSBA program at William & Mary is designed to help
pioneering professionals embrace the power of data science and evolve their
expertise in business. The program blends technical rigor with the strategic
business insights students need to communicate productively with stakeholders.
The curriculum revolves around four dynamic pillars: business acumen; math
modeling; computing technologies, and communicating with impact. Please visit
the following website to learn more about the Online MSBA program at William &
Mary: https: // online.mason.wm.edu/msba
Section Leaders serve a vital role within the Online MSBA program and are
valued members of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business and the William &
Mary community.
Under the supervision of the Master Teacher, Section Leaders facilitate their
assigned course section(s) by posting course announcements, engaging in
discussion boards, offering weekly office hours, responding to student
inquiries, monitoring student progress, grading student assignments, and
providing students with substantive, timely feedback. Section Leaders are
provided with professional learning opportunities and are invited to attend
on-campus events.
Position duties include:
Maintain frequent and open communication with William & Mary faculty and
staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed
appropriate.
Complete online instructor orientation and technology training before
teaching online for the Mason School and complete continuing training each
year after.
Complete all training and paperwork required by William & Mary and/or the
Mason School.
Review and follow university, school, and program policies.
Review course syllabus, content, activities, and assignments prior to the
term start date.
Coordinate course activities with the Master Teacher.
Adhere to the course design, instructional and grading guidelines, and due
dates.
Post a Welcome announcement the first day the course opens to students
that includes a brief introduction, your contact information, office hours
details, and course expectations.
Post a minimum of two weekly announcements communicating upcoming
deadlines and other relevant information.
Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
Provide students with timely, personalized, and substantive feedback on
graded assignment submissions.
Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on the
instructions/rubrics provided by the Master Teacher (48 – 72 hours).
Introduce yourself and respond to each student's first-level (primary)
post in the M0: Introduce Yourself discussion forum during the first week
of the course.
Monitor and participate in weekly discussion boards.
Offer weekly virtual office hours for individual or group consultation and
communicate this information through announcements and the course
calendar.
Monitor student progress and notify the Master Teacher and Student Success
Coordinator(s) when a student is unresponsive or at risk of failing.
Contact the Master Teacher with Honor Code policy questions, concerns,
and/or suspected violations.
Meet weekly with the Master Teacher during regularly scheduled calls
throughout the course.
Submit final grades to the Master Teacher according to William & Mary and
Mason School grading policies and the Online Programs calendar.
Submit Section Leader end-of-semester feedback and reflection form.
Section Leaders typically spend 15 to 20 hours per week on the duties listed
above.
Required Qualifications
Please make sure your cover letter and CV clearly indicate how you meet the
following required qualifications:
Master's degree in business/data analytics, computer science, industrial
engineering, information systems, information technology, operations
management, operations research, or a closely related field.
Significant expertise and relevant professional and/or instructional
experience in business/data analytics, computer science, industrial
engineering, information systems, information technology, operations
management, operations research, or a closely related field.
Experience providing instruction to adult learners in an academic or
corporate setting.
Demonstrated excellence in communicating and collaborating in digital
environments.
Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning
environment for a diverse student population.
Demonstrated commitment to upholding William & Mary's historic reputation
for academic excellence and innovation.
Preferred Qualifications
Please make sure your cover letter and CV clearly indicate whether you meet
any of the preferred qualifications:
Doctoral degree directly related to the discipline.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching adult learners in a professional
degree program.
Experience providing online instruction.
Enthusiasm for delivering education in an online mode.
Proficiency in using video conferencing technologies and web-based
collaboration platforms.
Experience using Canvas or a similar learning management system.
Conditions of Employment
This is a restricted position, limited to a term of approximately 8 weeks.
Department 3LZ200 OLP - MSBA
Location William & Mary
Job Open Date 08/18/2023
Review Begin Date
Job Close Date 07/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Job Category Adjunct
Special Application Instructions
For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV, and the contact information
for three references by the review date. You may also upload evidence of your
teaching effectiveness and communication skills using the “Other Doc” option.
Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed and
the position will remain open until filled.
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts
background investigations for applicants being considered for employment.
Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record
check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history
check.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented
groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the
university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities.
Benefits Summary Statement
Our adjunct employees enjoy many university benefits such as, participation
in a supplemental savings plan for retirement, professional development, and
wellness benefits. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus.
Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you hold a Master's degree in business analytics, computer science, industrial engineering, information systems, information technology, operations management, operations research, or a closely related field?
Yes
No
What graduate degree(s) do you hold and what is the name of the institution(s) that issued it?
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have expertise and relevant professional and/or instructional experience in business analytics, computer science, industrial engineering, information systems, information technology, operations management, operations research, or a closely related field?
Yes
No
Do you have previous experience providing online instruction?
Yes
No
Do you have previous experience providing instruction to adult learners in an academic or corporate setting?
Yes
No
Which of the following course(s) are you qualified and interested in teaching? • Business Analytics • Probability and Statistics • Programming • Databases & Data Warehouses •Big Data & Cloud Computing • Machine Learning • Optimization •Artificial Intelligence • Decision Modeling
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Other Doc
Other 2