Instructor / Assistant Professor of Business
Category:
Faculty
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Department:
SBGE
Locations:
Seattle, WA
Posted:
Mar 7, 2023
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Contract
Position ID:
159735
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Job Description:
About the School of Business, Government, and Economics
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The School of Business, Government, and Economics (SBGE) at SPU has 26 faculty and eight staff serving about 500 undergraduate students in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Global Development Studies, and Political Science, as well as approximately 100 graduate students in three master's level programs (MBA, MS-IS, and MA in Management). The school is committed to providing a high-quality education through the lens of Christian faith and values and is distinguished by its emphasis on applied learning. It was the first within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities membership to achieve secondary accreditation with the AACSB (in 2000) and has successfully maintained accreditation since. SPU is ranked a Best National University by US News and World Report for the 6th year in a row. In addition, the School of Business, Government, and Economics was the first adopter within the Northwest Region of the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and is one of three PRME champion schools in the United States. Beyond such quality indicators, the faculty and staff within the school are a supportive community marked by collaborative teaching, scholarship, and service and commitment to the school's perspective on the purpose and practice of business.
Job Description:
Full-time, one-year position available September 2023. Appointment is in School of Business, Government and Economics (SBGE)
Responsibilities
Teach regular nine-month load including undergraduate and graduate courses, primarily in-person, in two of these disciplines: marketing, operations and finance;
Mentor students for personal, spiritual, and professional growth (academic advising is not required for visiting faculty); and
Participate in SBGE academic life.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
PhD in related discipline (ABD considered) for appointment as an Assistant Professor or Master's relevant professional experience for appointment as an Instructor or Clinical Professor;
Evidence of excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels;
Evidence of scholarly and/or professional productivity;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Alignment/Commitment to the University's Christian mission (as expressed in the SPU Statement of Faith) and to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
Personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Preferred Qualifications
Versatility in teaching experience;
Strong professional background or applied-learning orientation; and
Experience working with diverse populations.
Additional Information:
Position will remain open until filled.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $98,000-$110,000
Faculty salaries at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. are based on nationally-normed, regionally-adjusted, and discipline-specific data from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). Specific salary offers will be determined by the level of education and years of relevant experience.
Working at SPU earns you much more than a paycheck. All full-time positions at SPU include a generous benefits package, SPU pays the employee premium for medical, dental, and vision insurance. SPU makes contributions to an employee HSA account and to a retirement account after one year of eligibility in the plan. A tuition discount program is available for the employee and qualified immediate family members.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume along with the online application.
Application Deadline
: Review of applications will be ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. Anyone wishing to be considered must complete the online application (which includes a Christian faith statement) and upload a curriculum vitae and a one-page teaching philosophy statement. Additional supporting documents (such as teaching evaluation samples) are optional. The University reserves the right to fill the position before the deadline or to extend the deadline as circumstances may warrant. Position is subject to funding.
Please address all inquiries to:
Charity Osborn
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs
3307 3rd Ave W, Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98119 ****
All SPU employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to submit documentary proof of vaccination unless an exception applies. For more information, see SPU's Vaccination Requirements FAQ's web page
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