Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor of Business Administration or Economics (Exempt)

POSITION: Assistant Associate Professor or Professor of Economics (Exempt) *This position may become tenure track based on the qualifications andexperience of the successful applicant.

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Dean Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EXEMPTION: Teacher Exemption

LOCATION:HSU Campus Abilene Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE: Initialreview of applications will begin immediately and will continue until theposition is filled. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR
EMPLOYMENTCandidate mustprofess a Christian Faith maintain membership in a local congregation andrespect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in the Universitys Statement ofFaith as reflected in the Universitys Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Human Resources or

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:

Candidate for this position mustsubmit the following application materials via Cornerstone ApplicantManagement System: (1) Cover letter describing how the candidate fits theduties responsibilities and qualifications described for this position (2)Current curriculum vitae (CV) (3) Evidence of teaching ability and a teachingphilosophy statement (4) Statement of Christian Faith and (5) atleast three letters of reference providing information as to how the candidatecan fulfill the duties responsibilities and qualifications described for thisposition.Applicantsshould have reference letters emailed directly to Mrs. Serina Fairchilds ().

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Kelley College of Business and ProfessionalStudies (KCOBPS) is searching for a strong candidate with business andmanagement experience and education to apply for a critical position within theCollege. The department has a solid student group with nearly 100% placementfor graduates in multiple fields within the business community.

The KCOBPS is looking for one (1) new faculty members toteach undergraduate and graduate courses. The candidate must possess amasters degree in business management or related field with preference givento those with a Ph.D. JDs will be considered. The teaching load is 12 creditsper semester with summer teaching possible with additional compensation. KCOBPSteaches topics in accounting management marketing business law humanresource management organizational behavior finance and economics amongothers. While the primary focus is imparting knowledge in the classroom it isthe goal of the College to develop students into productive community members;therefore business experience outside the classroom is also expected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide exemplary teaching ofintroductory and upper-level business and/or economics classes.

Advise current and prospectivestudents studying business administration and/or economics.

Collaborate effectively withfaculty staff administrators and members of the community.

Participate in recruitmentactivities for the College as well as the university.

Provide service to the universitythrough involvement in committees as well as university activities () and actively engaged in the community and church

Engage in ongoing scholarly workas well as professional development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Thereare no supervisor responsibilities except for student workers.

COMPETENCIES: As apart of a Teaching Philosophy address each competency listed below describingyour background and qualifications in each area.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Analytical - Synthesizes complexor diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition andexperience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly andpersuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and getsclarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentationskills; participates in meetings.

PerformanceCoaching -Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; givesperformance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizescontributions; encourages training and development.

StrategicThinking -Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organizationsstrengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifiesexternal threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions

AchievementFocus - Setsand achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomesobstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts onopportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES (Language Mathematical Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret themost complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitiveinquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using originalor innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasivespeeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to topmanagement public groups and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to comprehend and apply principles ofadvanced calculus modern algebra and advanced statistical theory. Ability towork with concepts such as limits rings quadratic and differential equationsand proofs of theorems.

REASONING ABILITY: Abilityto apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range ofintellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism(formulas scientific equations graphs musical notes etc.) in its mostdifficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concretevariables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:Toperform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of WordProcessing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Computer-AidedDesign (CAD) software Design software; Payroll systems and Order processingsystems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

A Masters Degree in Business Administration Management or Economics is required.

A doctoraldegree is strongly preferred though ABD candidates will be considered.

Teaching andsignificant business experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this jobthe employee is frequently required to sit stand; walk and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The job is sedentary in nature. Must beable to sit for long periods of time while performing office and computeroperations.

Must be able to stand and walk duringteaching and programming events/activities.

Must be able to make trips across campusto various buildings and offices.

Specific vision abilities required bythis job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This positionis a Full-Time Exempt Level Faculty position with a teaching load at theHardin-Simmons University campus.

In addition toteaching this position often requires extensive evening and/or week-end workin order to meet academic deadlines and/or to attend various campus eventsgraduation ceremonies etc.

Ability totravel for recruiting or training is desired.

Must have andmaintain a valid Class C Drivers License and maintain a clear driving recordto be insurable under the university liability policy.

Must be able todrive to complete work assignments on and off campus as needed.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSUcomplies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including thoseprohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race colornational origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is aprivate university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas andmay lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU iscommitted to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith andfully support HSUs mission.

Inaccordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU providesreasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who areemployees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation wouldimpose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should bedirected to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

Required Experience:

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