Teaching Faculty School of Business (Economics)

Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate degree in economics or doctorate degree with a masters degree in economics or closely related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the area(s) of expertise.

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in for-profit sectors

• Articulate integration of biblical foundations in applied business economics in local and international contexts.

• Demonstrated commitment to student learning engagement and holistic advising (academic career spiritual).

• Evidence of successful teaching at undergraduate/graduate levels with a focus on student-centered experiential learning (preferred).

Duties/Essential Functions
Teaching/Academic

• Prepare and teach undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g. microeconomics macroeconomics international business and economics business analytics international business strategy; 12 credit hours/semester).

• Develop innovative course materials incorporating data tools case studies and global simulations aligned with SDA values.

• Maintain accurate records (grades syllabi attendance) and provide timely feedback.

• Contribute to scholarly/professional engagement (e.g. publications conferences) and curriculum development/accreditation.

Student

• Provide academic career and spiritual advising; maintain 8 hours of weekly office hours (for the purposes of student accessibility and support).

• Facilitate experiential learning outside of the classroom (e.g. sponsor student clubs/groups industry networking study tours).

• Serve as sponsor/co-sponsor for student groups.

• Nurture students spiritual and professional growth guiding them toward Gods calling in ethical global business.

Other

• Actively contribute to departmental and university committees.

• Positively contribute to the spiritual tenor collegiality and mission of the department and university.

• Other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements: Must have a strongly expressed commitment to Jesus Christ the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and be an SDA church member in good and regular standing.

Typical Physical Demands: Requires sitting standing bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers fax machines calculators and telephone. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Working Conditions: Essential tasks are performed under normal office/school conditions with little or no noticeable discomfort. Work area is well lighted and ventilated.

Application Process: To be considered applicants must apply through the online portal at Submit:

• Cover letter (including a statement on how you integrate biblical principles in business analytics/international business and support SDA values).

• Curriculum vitae (including a statement of teaching philosophy).

• Portfolio samples (e.g. syllabi data analytics projects or international case studies).

• Three letters of reference (describing teaching scholarship and collegiality).

• Completed application.

Special Note: Southern Adventist University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty. We encourage applications from candidates who enhance our mission of Christ-centered education.