Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting

Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting

Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of the Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod, believes that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.

The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide instruction in Business, with program and curriculum development specializing in Accounting. The faculty member advises and mentors students, and participates in the marketing and recruitment for the Business program as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.

• Teach courses, especially upper‑level accounting courses, entrepreneurship courses, and other business courses, or general education courses that best fit the skills and interest of the candidate and the needs of the Department of Business and Concordia University.
• Engage in curriculum development, course and program assessment, student advising, departmental activities, and assistance with student recruitment.
• Support the growth of the Department of Business and the University with innovative ideas, leadership, and assistance in planning and executing strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for the mission and vision of Concordia University, Nebraska.
• Remain current in areas of scholarship and teaching responsibilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues from multiple departments in service to the university.

• PhD preferred. A master’s degree or higher in accounting, or a master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in accounting, is required. Candidates with only a master’s degree must be willing to pursue and complete a terminal degree.
• Preference will be given to those who have a CPA with a record of successful teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, preferably at the community college or university level.
• Desire to develop professional relationships with students, where the faculty member is seen by all students as an instructor, mentor, and advisor.
• Industry experience, preferably in accounting or a related field.
• A candidate who has passed the CPA exam is preferred.
• Proficient in the use of technology, software applications including Blackboard, Banner, and related applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing necessary for teaching.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks on sometimes short deadlines.
• Familiarity with higher education, curriculum planning, course development, assessment, best teaching, and administrative practices.
• Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
• Values and beliefs aligned with The Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod.
• Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the institutional email.

• Active membership in a Christian congregation is required. Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod membership preferred.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and CV. Should you need assistance with attaching additional documents to your profile, please contact HR.