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

Position: Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Business Administration Emphasis in Economics

Location: Seward, NE

Job : 578

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Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses 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.

Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders!

Concordia University is needing an Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Business Administration Emphasis in Economics who wants to be a part of this mission. The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide instruction in Business, with program and curriculum development specializing in Economics. This position 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 macroeconomics and microeconomics
  , 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 a willingness to enthusiastically embrace the mission and vision of Concordia University, Nebraska.

Education

• PhD. Preferred. A Master’s degree or higher in Business, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in economics, is required. Candidates with only a master’s degree must be willing to pursue and complete a terminal degree.
• Candidates who are ABD or have earned an MBA are also invited to apply.

Experience

• 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 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; or a record of excellence in teaching.
• Able to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off campus.
• Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
• Responsible for creating an environment that is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of students. This environment is one that is designed to build a positive character and foster Christian faith formation.
• Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Able to work within a culture of teamwork with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
• Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public.
• Values and beliefs aligned…