Assistant Professor of Business

Overview

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Business. Department:
Academics.

Location:

Sheridan. This is a full‑time benefited position.

Posting Category:
Faculty. Typical

Work Schedule:

TBD; per class schedule. Open Until Filled:
Yes.

• Develop and facilitate learning in courses that directly relate to business.
• Curriculum review and development:
  Assessment of student learning at the course, program, and institutional levels.
• College service – including committee work, governance, and contributing to the institution.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must have:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in a business‑focused academic discipline, including, but not limited to, management, economics, finance, accounting or related area from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor’s degree in content area from an accredited college or university AND a Master’s degree in a related field; OR
• A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of items 1 or 2 above. (Applicants applying on the basis of equivalency must complete all Equivalency questions on their application in addition to all other required materials).

Preferred Requirements

• Doctorate in Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Management.
• A minimum of five years of work experience in business related to one or more of the following concentrations:
  Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management and Leadership, or Computer Information or Applications.
• Diversified experience working with management, personnel, labor, advisory groups, and other groups within the public or private sector.
• Some community college and online course development experience.
• Experience mentoring employees or coworkers.

• Adapting to a variety of teaching situations with students from diverse backgrounds/abilities.
• Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Experience with or willingness to gain experience with teaching and developing coursework.
• Developing/modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently.
• Effective oral/written communication with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the College.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office programs, Canvas learning management system, and other appropriate instructional technology.
• Awareness of diverse industries and their roles locally, within Wyoming, the US, and internationally.
• Familiarity with experiential learning and learner‑centered educational philosophies.
• Commitment to the community college mission.
• Courses for teaching and/or development (not limited to): accounting, management, leadership, economics, marketing, and other related courses.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of student abilities.
• Ability to support and expand community outreach and collaborations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team with shared responsibilities and agreed upon objectives.

• Standard faculty schedule; some teaching assignments may be scheduled for evenings and weekends.
• Limited travel may require delivering students to academic programs and/or field settings that may sometimes require traveling in adverse weather conditions.

• Employer paid retirement plan (17.37% employer paid; 1.25% employee paid).
• Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance, including Flex Benefits.
• Four days per year paid personal leave.
• Paid medical, emergency and bereavement leave.
• Employee and family tuition waivers.
• Onsite fitness center and walking track.
• Verizon, Microsoft, Dell and HP employee discount.
• Professional development.

Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked “America’s Top Western Town” by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. NWCCD also includes a small campus site in Buffalo, WY.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Other Documents
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3