Assistant Professor of General Business & HCA

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* Position Summary:

** The Adams State University School of Business invites applications for one full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in General Business and Health Care Administration. This position requires relocation to the Alamosa Colorado area with the successful candidate beginning in the academic year . The person appointed to this position will teach courses in health-care administration, computer applications, business communications, and human resources management to support the business curriculum.

Responsibilities include advising students, engaging in departmental and university service, and maintaining scholarly currency in the discipline. The anticipated course load is a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester (24 credit hours per year).
** Mission of the School of Business
** Come to the Adams State School of Business and you will find welcoming faculty who enjoy seeing you grow and develop in your business knowledge and skills. You will always have an open door and willing professors ready to help you navigate your way. Your great story can begin here and we will be with you every step of the way.
* We recognize that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they don’t match 100% of the job qualifications. Don’t let that be the reason you miss out on this opportunity! We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate many of these skills and competencies.
*** Minimum Qualifications
*** Terminal degree in Health Science and a Master’s degree in Business Administration
* A minimum of five years teaching experience (health care administration courses, business communications, computer applications, and human resources management) at the collegiate level
* A strong focus on teaching
* Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
* Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University’s student population, including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded, inclusive practices within the classroom
* Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.
* Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.
* Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
* Demonstrated self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.
* Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.
* Commitment to providing a quality educational experience for students while maintaining an appropriate level of rigor.
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment.
* Experience implementing High Impact Practice (HIPS) in academic or student-focused settings.
** Salary and Benefits
** The salary for this position is $77,016. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit  Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available.
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* How to Apply:

****** All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s
**** No other format of application material will be accepted.
**** Required Documents
** Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, diversity…