Adjunct Faculty: Robert W. Plaster School of Business - Graduate Online

<p>Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html--><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">The <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.cedarville.edu/business" target="_blank">Robert W. Plaster School of Business</a> at Cedarville University invites applications for adjuncts to instruct in our online M.B.A. program. Our business school is <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.acbsp.org/" target="_blank">ACBSP</a>-accredited and serves our graduate student population in the M.B.A. program. We offer M.B.A. tracks in Innovation, Accounting, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Management, Healthcare Administration, and Operations Management. We are specifically seeking adjuncts with experience and credentials in the fields of Business Analytics, Accounting, or Operations Management.</span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Key Responsibilities Include: </strong></span></p> <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; white-space: normal;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Delivering education in adherence to the syllabus and course content that has been developed by the Cedarville faculty</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Teaching on-line School of Business courses in accordance with university and school guidelines</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Availability on weekends or evenings for frequent and timely communication</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Motivating and assisting students in completion of course learning objectives</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Committing to actively investing in students’ spiritual formation and growth</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Maintaining a strong commitment to excellence in an online education environment</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Modeling Christ-like attitudes and values</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Following a biblical approach to student engagement</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Integrating biblical concepts and worldview</span></li> </ul> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Adjuncts may be utilized on a temporary, part-time basis to provide instruction during the academic year as instructional needs arise. These temporary adjunct positions are subject to Cedarville University policies, verification of credentials and other information required by law. These positions are available for remote work in certain states with the exclusion of California and Hawaii.</span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Position Requirements:</strong></span></p> <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; white-space: normal;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Ph.D. or D.B.A. in a business discipline required, preferably in the fields of Cybersecurity, Information Systems/Information Technology, or Business Analytics </span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Prior teaching experience at the graduate level is required, online preferred</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Expertise (either work or research) in the discipline to be taught</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Proven ability to think critically and creatively</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Capacity to integrate the Bible into instruction, student assessments and student interactions</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Ability to learn education delivery platform (Canvas)</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Qualified applicant must be a born again Christian</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Applicants must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.cedarville.edu/doctrinalstatement" target="_blank">Doctrinal Statement</a>,<a rel="noopener" href="http://www.cedarville.edu/Offices/Human-Resources/Staff-Standards.aspx" target="_blank"> Community Covenant, </a>and <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.cedarville.edu/Offices/Human-Resources/Staff-Standards.aspx" target="_blank">General Work Place Standards</a></span></li> </ul> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. John Delano, Associate Dean, Robert W. Plaster School of Business.</span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Tahoma, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"> </p><p>Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html-->

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