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Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): MNGT 3711: Business Ethics and Society - (03027.466) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Open Learning Faculty Member Posting In effect from 11/6/2024 Closing Application Date 25/6/2024 OLFM Type Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP) 50% Anticipated Start Date 2/7/2024 Position End Date (If Applicable) DUTIES Students explore the complex business environment and the relationships organizations have with civil society, the natural environment, and each other. Through this examination, students learn that ethical decision-making is critical to the successful management of any organization. Topics include primary and secondary stakeholder groups; the impacts of various organizational-stakeholder relationships; the varying levels of responsibility of stakeholder groups; the biases, influences, and reasons that drive stakeholder perspectives; changing economic, political, social, and cultural forces and their influences on business and society; the continuum of socially responsible management and ethical business practices; and the challenges and opportunities that influence where an organization fits on the continuum. Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students. Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to: Administrative set up and record keeping Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement Marking all assignments, posting results and providing prompt feedback Marking exams and posting results We anticipate 275 – 325 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers. QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate degree with a specialization in Business Ethics. Master’s degree in Business Ethics or closely related field may be considered if the candidate has extensive teaching experience. Successful on-going record of teaching and research in Business Ethics. Proven course facilitation skills in a face-to-face or distance delivery environment, including the ability to respond quickly, accurately, and cordially to student questions; to coordinate student group work and mediate any academic or interpersonal problems; and mark assignments and exams in a timely and consistent manner The Open Learning Faculty Member must: Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles This position is open to qualified applicants residing in British Columbia. Pay Band Location BC CA (Primary) Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post # of Hires Needed 1 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Program Delivery Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.