Pre-Doctoral Fellow - Management, Marketing, and Professional Sales

William Paterson University invites applications for the appointment of a Fellow in the Cotsakos College of Business, Department of Management, Marketing, and Professional Sales with a focus in the area of Human Resource Management.  This two-year teaching fellowship is designed to support the academic career launch of candidates from underrepresented backgrounds at the institutional or disciplinary level who are pursuing a doctoral degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.

The Cotsakos College of Business will support the Fellow through a structured program of focused research, experiential pedagogy, and an introduction to university and professional service. 

William Paterson University's inaugural pre-doctoral fellowship program will support five non-tenure track fellowship positions across the University.  The goals of the program are to (a) support the academic career success of selected candidates, (b) advance the University's commitment to building a diverse campus community, and (c) expand the University's pool of highly qualified candidates for faculty positions. Fellows will gain supported teaching experience in a highly diverse campus, be provided individualized mentorship, and receive the same level of scholarship support and course release as tenure-track faculty members. A recommendation to convert the fellowship to a tenure-track faculty line may be considered after the end of the first year if the candidate has completed the terminal degree and the department and Fellow agree.

Department overview

Join an energetic campus community and distinguished business faculty where excellence is reflected in mission, diversity and student success. The AACSB accredited Cotsakos College of Business strives to increase student success with an enhanced focus on technology, globalization, professional enrichment, and stakeholder engagement. 

The College continuously works to elevate the quality of its programs and develop new offerings to meet the changing needs of students as they navigate emerging professional fields of study.  The College offers baccalaureate degrees in the functional business disciplines of Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, Global Business, Marketing, Management, and Professional Sales.  In addition, the College offers the MBA degree with concentrations in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, and Marketing, and specialized MS degrees in Applied Business Analytics, Finance and Financial Services, and Professional Sales.

In response to an increasing market demand, an increasing number of students are seeking to obtain Human Resource credentials.  The College has added an MBA concentration in HRM, a specialized HRM track in the BS Management program, and a graduate certificate in HRM. These targeted program enhancements have resulted in an explosive demand, which the College is endeavoring to meet.

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Timeline for the fall 2021 fellowship cohort:

• Thursday, January 14, 2021, 1:00-3:30 Eastern Standard Time:  National webinar exploring the experiences of underrepresented faculty. Effective strategies for recruiting, retaining, and supporting faculty from underrepresented backgrounds will be discussed (1:00pm – 2:30pm). Information about this pre-doctoral fellowship program will follow from 2:30pm - 3:30. Registration link: https://wpunj.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fNkzOCdSSYmuitnlpZSi6w 
• Monday, February 8, 2021:  Applications due.   
• Thursday-Friday, April 8-9, 2021: Campus visit and interviews.  Details to follow.

Fellowship offers are anticipated by the end of April 2021 for appointments beginning August 2021.  

Fellowship duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Teaching

• Collaborate with faculty through tailored mentorship.
• Teach three courses each semester, including team teaching, with an option for paid summer teaching.
• Instruct online and/or on-campus; undergraduate and graduate MBA.
• Participate in assessment through the Assurance of Learning program.
• Contribute to student success through curriculum development and excellent pedagogy.

Research and scholarship 

• Collaborate with faculty through tailored mentorship.
• Develop a sustainable program of scholarship.
• Disseminate findings via scholarly publication and presentation.

Service 

• Collaborate with faculty through tailored mentorship to participate in department, College, and University service opportunities, including support of on-campus student organizations such as the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Student Chapter.