Experience or interest in developing and delivering courses
using innovative pedagogies.
Familiarity with or interest in various instructional
modalities, including in-person and asynchronous formats.
We seek a collaborative and dedicated educator who will support the
academic mission of the college and contribute meaningfully to its
ongoing growth and innovation.
Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment
that is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in
engagement and education. We are particularly interested in
candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming
community, working with faculty, staff and/or students from all
walks of life and/or incorporating varied perspectives and
traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment
is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing
vocation and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving
the common good.
Application Process
While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to
submit a:
- Letter of Application specifically discussing how one’s
professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of
the position.
- Curriculum Vitae, including the names and addresses of three
references
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy which includes a discussion of
how you incorporate varied perspectives and traditions in your job
and/or teaching and learning.
The university’s mission, vision and values statements may be
reviewed under the
about section of our
website. To ensure full review, completed applications must be
submitted by July 1, 2025, and the search will continue until the
position is filled. Any questions regarding the position or the
search process should be submitted electronically to the College
Dean, Shaun Williams, Ph.D., at
shaun.williams@lr.edu .
About the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics provides current
and practical knowledge and skills that prepares students for a
successful STEM career. The college offers 11 undergraduate
degrees: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science
(including a cybersecurity track), engineering physics (system
integration & automation and traditional focuses),
environmental science and policy, information technology, medical
studies, pre-engineering and pre-medical science.
About Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private, comprehensive
liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional
campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a city of more than
40,000. The university has additional graduate centers in
Asheville, N.C., and Columbia, S.C. Situated in the foothills of
the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is less than an hour’s drive
from Charlotte, and the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan
Statistical Area has a population of about 365,000. The university
offers more than 45 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programs
to approximately 2,400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to
liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical
wholeness, build community, and promote responsible leadership for
service to the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes diverse campuses
open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds.
Visit
www.lr.edu to learn more
about the university.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy
Lenoir-Rhyne University is committed to providing a workplace and
educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and
activities that are free from discrimination, harassment and
retaliation.
LR is committed to creating a safe campus environment for all
members of the LR community, including, but not limited to, those
who identify as transgender and gender non-conforming. To that end,
LR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex
(including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity,
national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital
status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, veteran or military status or any
other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and
regulations and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of
fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program,
activity and employment, LR has developed internal policies and
procedures that provide a prompt, fair and impartial process for
those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment,
and for allegations of retaliation.
LR values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its
community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in the
grievance process during what is often a difficult time for all
those involved.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment
that is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in
engagement and education. We are particularly interested in
candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming
community, working with faculty, staff, and/or students from all
walks of life and/or incorporating varied perspectives and
traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment
is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing
vocation, and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving
the common good.
