Bluefield University is a Christ-centered, multicultural learning community that values and seeks faculty and staff who represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, are committed to working effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Bluefield University is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia.
The University is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Assistant/Associate Professor of Business with instructional responsibilities for teaching primarily Accounting and Business Courses.
PRIMARY PURPOSE/SCOPE
The Assistant/Associate Professor of Business will be teaching across the business curriculum including the Principles of Accounting courses, including in-person classes on the Bluefield, VA campus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS
Teach an instructional load of 24 to 27 credit hours per calendar year in qualified on-campus and online courses– following all criteria listed within the University Academic Catalogs, the Faculty Agreement, and the Faculty Handbook:
- Serve on Faculty committees as assigned, attend organizational meetings, partake in Commencement activities, and be present at chapel services.
- Serve as a valued strategic business educator within the School of Business.
- Serve community, regional, and national organizations that mutually benefit the School of Business, the university, and the community
- Seek to increase enrollment, brand awareness, and digital marketing presence for the Business School
- Coordinate academic offerings for the accounting concentration, collaborating with the School of Business Chair.
- Communicate regularly with students, area representatives, and university administrators in a problem-solving and decision-making capacity
- Participate in efforts to recruit prospective students and to retain students in the Business School
- Assist the Chair with up-to-date information in the University Academic Catalog, university website, and other areas.
TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING
- Work with the Dean of the Caudill School of Business and the Business Chair to update and maintain business curricula within Canvas, the learning management system and at off-site locations (as needed)
- Maintain documents and learning-tools databases used to support business students
- Develop and implement strategies to promote, enhance, and enrich teaching through present and emerging technologies
- Assist the School Chair in developing the course schedule for each semester and term; implement improvements to the process and procedures
- Participate in instructional technology for orienting, training, and developing Business School faculty, especially with the integration of the iPad into the classroom experience,
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT, ACCREDITATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Participate with the Chair in holistic Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment planning for the Business School
- Collaborate in efforts of accreditation compliance for the Business School , including seeking and maintaining state, regional, and national accreditation
- Encourage unity of vision and purpose by integrating activities for on-campus with co-curricular programs
- Collaborate with the development of strategic plans for marketing, recruitment, and branding by the Enrollment Management Team for the Business School
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Possess a faith and commitment to Jesus Christ
- Be a highly motivated self-starter
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor and presentation in dealing with the University constituency
- Be experienced in Learning Management Systems (Canvas) and electronic media and knowledge of how to best educate pertinent individuals regarding the use of such
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced learning technologies
- Possess ability to speak to audiences in a coherent and professional manner
- Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills
- Demonstrate effective time management for multi-tasking daily functions
- Demonstrate empathy for student life issues and an understanding of the specific needs and learning styles for all students
- Possess strong problem-solving skills coupled with appropriate instinct and timely initiative
- Hold a terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credits in an academic discipline appropriate for teaching Accounting and Business courses
- Have a minimum of 4 years industry experience within a business environment
- Have proven ability to inspire and motivate others
ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position is not necessarily a physically demanding job and generally requires no specific physical demands other than those typical in a modern office environment. Normal responsibilities should not afford risks of accidental injury.
- Specialized Equipment Requirements
The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires equipment typically used in a modern office environment, including personal computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.
- Working Conditions and Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities, and functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties, responsibilities, and functions. This position has no specific working conditions; the work environment is typical to that of a small private residential institution of higher education, with physical remote site locations within 500 miles of the main campus in Bluefield, Virginia.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
This position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based upon the job duties, responsibilities, and functions as set forth above as well as Communication, Job/Technical Knowledge, Teamwork/Cooperation, Initiative/Interest/Motivation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stewardship and Safety.
APPROVALS
The job duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements delineated above should be interpreted as something other than an all-inclusive list of the same. Additional duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements may be assigned as appropriate. The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, responsibilities, and functions or combine positions at any time. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to accommodate disabled individuals reasonably. However, no accommodations will be made that may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or impose undue hardships on the University. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The University maintains its status as an at-will employer.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this position, select “Apply Now” below or visit: https://www.bluefield.edu/employment/ to complete the employment application and upload the following:
- Letter of interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Names and full contact information for at least three professional references
- Statement of Christian Faith
To be considered for this position, all application requirements listed above must be completed.
Bluefield University is a Christ-centered, multicultural learning community that values and seeks faculty and staff who represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.
Bluefield University is a private, not-for-profit institution affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Bluefield University shall not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. This institution encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.