"Assistant/Associate Professor of Business Administration"

• Location
• 2211 College View Drive, , Redding, CA, 96003, United States

Description

Simpson University is seeking a full-time professor (open rank) in the Business Department to teach Computer Information Systems (CIS) and assorted Business Management courses beginning in the Fall of 2023. Candidates who apply should be creative, innovative, and cognizant of cutting-edge technologies in emerging CIS and Computer Science fields. The successful candidate will have expertise in cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud computing, some business management content, and will be able to teach students how to work with networks, databases, websites, and integrated systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach twelve (12) hours or four (3-unit) classes each semester;
• Assist with curriculum and program development;
• Advise, audit, and mentor students;
• Hold a minimum of five (5) office hours per week for students;
• Attend department meetings and professional development activities:
• Ensure the timely completion of assessments, grades, and other

Education/ Experience:

• Doctorate degree in CIS, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Data Analytics or Data Science, OBA, is preferred; however, an appropriate master's degree will also be
• Experience with multimedia instruction and related technology is a must;
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education preferred;
• Successful experience with traditional in-person, hybrid, and online instructional modalities;
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a spirit of enthusiasm and energy needed to interact with a diverse student population;
• Experience with academic advising and degree auditing preferred;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and a knowledge of learning management platform such as Canvas and other technologies.                          

General Expectations:

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties.
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties.
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area.
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should apply online with a cover letter, cv, and personal essay regarding the integration of faith and higher education. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.

Inquiries can be made to:

Dan Sloan

 dsloan@simpsonu.edu

Simpson University is an evangelical, Christian university of liberal arts and professional studies in Redding, California. Affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Simpson University maintains a focus on servant leadership through undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. As an equal opportunity employer, Simpson is committed to excellence through diversity and welcome applications from women, persons of color, and member of historically underrepresented groups. More information about Simpson University, including the University's Diversity Statement and Core Values, can be found at our website www.simpsonu.edu.

Simpson University's faculty salaries are based on three distinct factors: (1) Academic Degree; (2) Academic Rank (i.e. Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, full Professor); and (3) years of full-time college teaching experience. Accordingly, the salary range is $64,480 - $76,000.