Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK

Position Type: Faculty Full-Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Full Time / Salary / Exempt

9-month contract

WORK SCHEDULE

Hours as necessitated by teaching responsibilities, office hours, and other duties as assigned.

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Business invites applications for a full-time business faculty. This position will begin than July 1, 2025. The primary teaching discipline for this position is marketing but could include some areas of business administration. While an applicant with a D.B.A., Ph.D., Ed.D./M.B.A., or D.S.L./M.B.A. is highly preferred, applicants with a master’s degree in business with industry certification(s) and/or work experience in the field will be considered. Candidates without a doctoral degree would be expected to pursue doctoral work.

The successful candidate will be an instructor who is able to combine a theoretical understanding of marketing and business, a biblical worldview, and experience to real world business situations. Teaching will occur primarily on campus in a face-to-face environment; however, some online instruction will be necessary. The faculty member will be required to advise students, collaborate with other faculty in the School of Business, engage in assessment and student continual improvement practices, and participate in all aspects of the department’s activities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Teach within the field of expertise and remain current in the field by following trends in the field, availing oneself of further education, etc., being careful always to present findings in the light of a biblical perspective.
• Mentor undergraduate students and be strongly committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, active pedagogy, and academic success of all students.
• Communicate well in face-to-face courses and if necessary, online courses.
• Utilize Canvas LMS and other university systems for classroom management.
• Teach a full load as defined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Assist with the assessment process and accreditation reporting for their field of expertise.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and business managers to provide practical business experiences for students.
• Engage in department service including curriculum development, student recruitment/retention, program promotion, and advising.
• Serve on university committees as assigned.
• Pursue scholarly activities relevant to teaching discipline and academic focus.
• Foster professional relationships with students beyond the classroom by sponsoring co-curricular activities that enhance the educational experience.
• Able to relate to colleagues in the SNU community and serve as a representative to the professional community beyond SNU.
• Able to travel locally, regionally, and nationally if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Graduate degree in a business discipline (preferably a degree from an IACBE, ACBSP, or AACSB accredited program).
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills that effectively engage internal and external constituencies.
• The candidate must be committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and be enthusiastic about interacting with students.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a Christian liberal arts university in the Wesleyan tradition is also required.
• Active member in a local evangelical church and ability to articulate their personal testimony.

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from the School of Business Department Chair.

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Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.