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Faculty in Management, Marketing, and Finance/Accounting are part of the Business Administration Division within the School of Business and Public Administration.  The School is the regional center for education, development, service and research in business and government. 

Full-Time

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience relevant to the position. The following salary figures are for nine (9) months:

Instructor: $55,526 - $81,443 Per Academic Year
Assistant Professor: $65,003 - $96,218 Per Academic Year
Associate Professor: $73,163 - $105,886 Per Academic Year
Professor: $91,055 - $125,200 Per Academic Year
Compensation for employment shall not commence until all hiring conditions are met, including required employment visa. Annual salary will be prorated, if start of employment is delayed.

The University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration is seeking qualified candidates for faculty positions in Management, Marketing, and Finance/Accounting starting Fall 2024 at the earliest.  The individuals may be expected to teach upper-level undergraduate courses and advanced-level courses in the Professional Master of Business Administration in their respective area of study. The University of Guam is seeking candidates who will advance the academic and professional quality of the School by facilitating student acquisition of conceptual knowledge, a broad set of professional competencies, and a clear sense of identity and character and through research (theoretical and/or applied). Faculty are expected to participate in research and service endeavors as a commitment to the University's land and sea grant missions and to engage in and thereby expand the School's capacity for advancing business and economic development through grants, contracts, and service in key sectors of tourism, defense, and infrastructure and by giving priority to workforce development. The School is also exploring its extension mission and therefore seeks individuals who can bring management and entrepreneurial expertise as well as experience in developing business collaboration, student internships and consulting opportunities, and in conducting applied research that benefits the business and larger communities in Guam and the region. 

Management: Earned Doctorate (business administration or relevant management field, of particular interest: Business Strategy, International Tourism, and/or Information Systems) or earned MBA degree with 5 years of accumulated, documented managerial experience. Degrees must be from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. ABD may apply, but must have earned doctorate prior to employment. Candidate has taught courses at the undergraduate level in both face-to-face and online formats, and conducted current relevant research and/ or has current professional experience in management or a related field, especially in a field noted above.

Marketing: Earned Doctorate (business administration or related field; knowledge or experience in Tourism is a plus) or earned MBA degree with 5 years of accumulated, documented managerial experience. Degrees must be from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. ABD may apply, but must have earned doctoral degree prior to employment. Candidate has taught courses at the undergraduate level in both face-to-face and online formats, and conducted current relevant research and/or has professional experience in marketing or a related field.
Accounting/Finance: Earned Doctorate (accounting, finance, or relevant field in business administration) or MBA or MAAC degree with 2 years of accumulated managerial experience. Degrees must be from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent.  ABD may apply, but must have an earned doctoral degree prior to employment. Candidate has taught courses at the undergraduate level in face-to-face and online formats, and conducted current relevant research and/or has current professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Management: Earned Doctorate in Management (or Business Administration or a specialized field in Business Strategy, International Tourism, and/or Information Systems) with a successful record of teaching courses in management (especially in the capstone course at both undergraduate and graduate levels) in both face-to-face and online formats, a distinguished record of research/technical publications, awareness of UOG's concept of "Island Wisdom" or on areas that impact our island and regional community, and at least 5 years of executive level experience in management, especially in a field noted above. Demonstrated ability for course design, instructional presentation, and assessment. Experience working with program- and university-level accreditation.

Marketing: Earned Doctorate in Marketing (or equivalent field; knowledge or experience in Tourism is a plus) with a successful record of teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in marketing in both face-to-face and online formats, a distinguished record of research/technical publications, awareness of UOG's concept of "Island Wisdom" or on areas that impact our island and regional community, and at least 5 years of executive level experience in the field of marketing. Demonstrated ability for course design, instructional presentation, and assessment. Experience working with program- and university-level accreditation.
Accounting/Finance: Earned Doctorate in Accounting, Finance (or equivalent field) with a successful record of teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in accounting and or in finance in both face-to-face and online formats, a distinguished record of research/technical publications especially in areas that impact our island and regional community, and at least 5 years of executive level experience in the field of accounting and/or finance. Demonstrated ability for course design, instructional presentation, and assessment. Experience working with program- and university-level accreditation. 

University Information: The University of Guam is the premier institution of higher education in the Western Pacific. It is a land-grant, a sea-grant, and a space-grant institution, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Commission. Located in the village of Mangilao on the island of Guam, the campus overlooks the beautiful Pago Bay and the University's world-class Marine Laboratory and Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific. The University has 3,400 students, 47% of Asian ethnicity and 45% of Pacific Islander ancestry, providing a uniquely diverse campus and multicultural atmosphere. As a regional, comprehensive, open-admissions institution, the University awards degrees at the certificate, baccalaureate, and master's levels through its two colleges and four professional schools. The institution's mission of Ina (to Enlighten), Diskubre (to Discover), Setbe (to Service) serve as the foundation for the institution's Para Hulo' strategic plan, with its vision to transform lives and advance communities as a land-grant, a sea-grant, and a space-grant university. One of the university's key strategic initiatives is to be recognized as a research university centered in Island Wisdom. Island Wisdom acknowledges that Pacific ways of knowing and Western models of higher education are central to the institution's teaching, research, and service endeavors, and that balanced consideration of the ideas that emerge from them is essential to the prosperity and sustainability of island communities. Through its robust research portfolio fueled by extramural funding from competitive grants and contracts, the University delivers public value through dedicated and capable administration, faculty, students, and staff. As a complement to the research carried out at the institution, the University of Guam has an active press dedicated to publishing research and writing about Guam and Micronesia. A variety of publishing opportunities are available to UOG faculty, employees, students, and members of the communities we serve through the University of Guam Press. UOG is a safe and secure campus, where the institution places paramount importance on the physical, intellectual, emotion, and spiritual wellbeing of its students and employees. It fosters open dialogue and collegiality based upon mutual respect for diverse perspectives. The university has enacted processes to ensure the physical safety of the campus (most recent information may be accessed at https://www.uog.edu/life-at-uog/safety-security) and a policy that encourages open dialogue and respect for all points of view. Community responsive academic programs, robust research agenda, ample publishing opportunities, and commitment to community make the University of Guam an exciting place to be for many years to come.
General Description: The University of Guam is looking for an individual who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This position calls for someone who is self-motivated and adaptable, intelligent, possesses a global vision and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multicultural institution.
Work Eligibility: Submission of completed job applications authorizes the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant's suitability for employment. All factors which are job related may be investigated (i.e., previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant's eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job-related sources from legal liability for the information provided.

Should an applicant be convicted of any crimes other than a minor traffic violation, all applicable information must be provided in the form of a police clearance report and court clearance report. Failure to admit any felony convictions may result in immediate disqualification or disciplinary action.

Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request.

Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law.

The University of Guam is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

The University of Guam complies with Public Law 24-109 in reference to the provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assistance in EEO/ADA matters and inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the University's Director, EEO and Title IX/ADA Coordinator, located at the EEO/ADA and Title IX Office, Dorm II, Iya Hami Hall, Room 104, Telephone No. (671) 735-2244; TTY (671) 735-2243; or to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).

The University of Guam solicits applications to establish a list of eligibles for the following position (Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Appointment, Full/Part-Time, Subject to the Availability of Funds).
Please apply at UOG's online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com.
University of Guam is a drug-free work environment and an equal opportunity employer. Military family, disability and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal Law requires presentation of proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. We comply with this on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Optimal submittal date is 03 May 2024 at 3PM (Chamorro Standard Time/UTC+10) when review of received applications will begin. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)
For technical assistance or inquiries in completing the application, please contact Eliza Soriano at esoriano@triton.uog.edu.

For further information about the University of Guam, visit our Web Site at http://www.uog.edu. General information about Guam is available at http://www.visitguam.org. For local newspapers, The Pacific Daily News is available at http://www.guampdn.com and The Guam Daily Post is available at http://www.postguam.com.

For further information, please contact Dr. Albert Valentine, Chair, Management and Marketing Search Committee at valentinea12956@triton....