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Instructor of Business

Company:
Buena Vista University
Job Location:
Category:
Business Administration
Type:
Full-Time

The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University (BVU) seeks a dynamic teacher who is committed to excellence in undergraduate business education. The successful candidate will be a generalist who is prepared to teach a variety of business courses in the undergraduate curriculum in business consistent with their credentials and interests. The position is a renewable term position. The start date is August 2025. 

The Business major in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business is designed to develop in business and general education students strong analytical, interpersonal, and professional skills grounded in a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through opportunities such as internships, practicums, attendance at professional conferences, and partnering with faculty on research. 

The Harold Walter Siebens Forum and the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business recently completed a $15.1 million-dollar renovation project to include state-of-the-art classrooms, trading room, and refreshed office, gathering, and dining spaces. The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business is an endowed school whose generous donors make it possible to support excellent value-added learning and professional development opportunities for students and faculty.

Essential Functions:

  • Teach 12 credit hours per fall and spring semesters
  • Deliver current, innovative business courses designed to grow key skills and knowledge in our students
  • Practice quality interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Interact effectively with students and colleagues, function as an independent professional and work effectively as a team member
  • Support and assist school and the University with projects and events
  • Remain current in the field through professional development activities
  • Engage in University service such as committee work, participation in departmental projects, and academic advising
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field.
  • Ability to provide excellent instruction and teach a variety of courses in the undergraduate business curriculum.
  • Ability to teach and guide the professional development of students
  • Ability to build connections with colleagues and work effectively with the BVU community
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching business courses at the post-secondary/university level
  • Terminal degree in business or related area
  • Relevant professional experience in industry

This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer.

To apply, submit your letter of application, graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable with the application; official copies will be required for appointment), teaching philosophy statement, current vita, and at least four professional references (including title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled for an August 2025 start date.

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