Southwest Baptist UniversityBolivar, Missouri Est. 1878

SBU Faculty Employment Opportunities

 

Assistant Professor of Education / Director of Ed.D. Program

The Department of Graduate Studies in Education seeks a full-time faculty member specializing in school leadership with a record of successful teaching and administration in the K-12 setting. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with educational credentials and experience.  

Responsibilities: Direct the Ed.D. program to include scheduling of courses; recruitment of qualified students for the program; completion of regional, state and university reports; advising of students; maintain program documents and materials; selection of dissertation advisors; coordinate dissertation proposals and defenses; monitor overall student progress in the program; Teach 6 hours per semester (fall and spring) with overload teaching responsibilities in the summer as needed  in the graduate education program; Serve as dissertation advisor for a minimum of six new doctoral students per year; Professional research and scholarly activities; Other duties as assigned by chair of the department.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a terminal degree in education or related field and be able to conduct research at the graduate level and guide students successfully through the research process. Applicants must be a born again Christian and demonstrate Christian faith and values in their personal and professional life. Applicants must also be able to direct and lead the doctoral program in educational leadership at Southwest Baptist University.

Application Process: Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of faith and statement of teaching philosophy to Dr. Linda Wooderson, Dean of the College of Education and Social Science, Southwest Baptist University, 1600 University Avenue, Gott Educational Center, Bolivar Missouri 65613. Or email material to: lwooderson@sbuniv.edu.

Communications Faculty - Non-tenure-track

The Southwest Baptist University, Bob R. Derryberry School of Communication Arts is seeking an individual to teach undergraduate communication courses and assist in directing the nationally competitive forensics program. This position is a non- tenure-track position. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include: Teach a broad range of undergraduate communication courses including: persuasion, small group communication, public relations, and public speaking.  The successful candidate will also have the ability to serve as the Assistant Director of Forensics for SBUs nationally-competitive forensics program. Advise students. Serve on university and departmental committees. Other responsibilities appropriate for a university faculty member.

Qualifications:

 

Application Process:

Application should include letter of application, educational resume, transcripts,  and three letters of recommendation.   Applicants should also submit the Faculty Application and Principles and Expectations document available at http://www.sbuniv.edu/aboutsbu/employmentfaculty.htm.  Electronic submission of materials via e-mail is acceptable for the initial screening.  Review of materials will begin January 23, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please send material to:

David Bailey,
Chair - Bob R. Derryberry School of Communication Arts
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO  65613
417-328-1697/417-328-2029 (fax)
dbailey@sbuniv.edu

Chair of the Department of Art

The Department of Art at Southwest Baptist University is seeking an individual to serve as Chair of our Department of Art.  The Department of Art employs three full-time faculty members and one part-time faculty member; offers degrees in art, commercial art, and art education; and currently serves approximately 65 majors. This position is an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include: Providing leadership for the Department of Art, including budget, curriculum, scheduling, assessment and long-range planning; Teaching load to include Photography, as well as other art courses such as Ceramics, Sculpture, and Art History, according to expertise; Advisement of students; Serve on university and departmental committees.

Qualifications:

Application Process:

Application should include letter of application, curriculum vitae, complete transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.   Applicants should also submit the Faculty Application and Principles and Expectations documents available at http://www.sbuniv.edu/aboutsbu/employmentfaculty.htm.   Electronic submission of materials via e-mail is acceptable for the initial screening.  The search remains open until the position has been filled.

Please send material to:

 Mrs. Penny Shaw
College of Music, Arts and Letters
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO  65613
417-328-1632/417-328-1637 (fax)
pshaw@SBUniv.edu

Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy at Southwest Baptist University is seeking two individuals to join our dynamic entry-level doctoral curriculum. These new positions have been created to meet the growing demands of our program starting in the academic year 2012-13. We have recently moved into the Warren B. Davis Family Physical Therapy Center with 27,000 square feet of dedicated state of the art teaching and learning facilities. We have been blessed with tremendous facilities, superlative service minded students, and highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our current faculty demonstrates great depth and breadth of clinical practice and academic achievement. All eleven faculty members have earned advanced doctorates, 5 hold ABPTS recognition with 2 accepted for testing during the current cycle, and 1 faculty member has achieved fellow recognition from AAOMPT.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include: leading courses commensurate with experience and academic preparation; writing, presenting and publishing scholarly papers; advising graduate students; serving on Department, College, University, or Professional committees as appointed.

Qualifications: The ideal candidates will possess an earned doctorate in a related field and be expected to enhance and contribute to curricular content related to the Neurological or Musculoskeletal practice patterns. Other areas of expertise are welcomed for consideration. Candidates should have previous academic classroom experience or experience instructing Physical Therapy students and possess prior experience in the development, implementation, and successful completion and publication of clinical research. ABPTS specialty certification is preferred. Appointment is preferred at the assistant or associate professor rank and could be at the 9 or 12 month appointment level.

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled or closed, however, review of applicants will begin January 1, 2012. The intended start dates for these positions are August 1, 2012. Interested individuals should submit 1) a letter of application including a statement of personal philosophy of teaching and Christian faith, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) three letters of reference to: 

Southwest Baptist University
Department of Physical Therapy Search Committee
Attn: Steven G. Lesh, PhD, PT, SCS, ATC
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
417.328.1672
slesh@sbuniv.edu

Assistant  or Associate Professor of Biology

The Southwest Baptist University College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position as Assistant  or Associate Professor of Biology beginning the fall 2012 semester

Responsibilities: Teaching Responsibilities will include 24 load hours per academic year including courses in Microbiology, Immunology, Histology, and other pre-health related courses. Conduct research involving undergraduate students. Participate in mentoring and academic advising of undergraduate students. Participate in department and university affairs.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related field. A commitment to teaching in an undergraduate, liberal arts program. Knowledge of his/her field with a record of scholarship and a willingness to conduct research in an undergraduate setting. Demonstration of an Evangelical Christian faith compatible with the mission and hiring practices of Southwest Baptist University. A desire to mentor students in their coursework, research, and personal lives is required. Interest in the successful integration of their faith with their discipline.

Desired Qualifications: Teaching experience with documented excellence. A track record of research and scholarly activity in the undergraduate setting. Background in the successful integration of their faith with their discipline.

Application Process: Applications must include the Faculty Application Form, a letter of intent, curriculum vita, at least three supporting letters of recommendation, statement of educational philosophy, and a personal statement of Christian faith.  Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2012 and continue until a successful candidate is identified.  Application materials should be sent to:

Rosalyn K. Snellen, Ph.D.
Department of Biology 
Southwest Baptist University     
1600 University Ave.       
Bolivar, MO  65613

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Economics

The Southwest Baptist University College of Business and Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track position as Instructor/Assistant Professor of Economics beginning the August, 2011. Salary and teaching load are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities: The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Economics plans, develops, and implements a positive student education experience for students in the Business Administration program.

Qualifications: Masters degree (PhD preferred)  in a business discipline from an accredited university, evidence of quality teaching, ability to integrate biblical faith into instruction (training provided) and ability to contribute to a supportive college culture. Candidates must be evangelical Christians and strongly committed to the SBU Mission: Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant-leaders in a global society.

Application Process: Applications (which must include a letter of intent, curriculum vita, at least three supporting letters of recommendation, statement of educational philosophy, and a personal statement of faith) will be accepted immediately. Send Materials To:

Dr. Ken Bandy
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
417-328-1759
471-328-1887 (fax)       
jwagoner@sbuniv.edu

Master of Business Administration Adjunct Instructors

Southwest Baptist University seeks graduate level adjunct instructors for online and classroom teaching opportunities in the Kansas City and Springfield, MO regions.

Responsibilities: Instructors will support the MBA program and be qualified to teach in the following areas: Business Law, International Business, Managerial Accounting, Financial Management, Managerial Economics, Management Information Systems, & Marketing Management.

MBA Faculty Qualifications: Terminal degree in related field, evidence of quality teaching, statement of teaching philosophy, and familiarity with online instructional systems & methods (additional training provided). Candidates must be evangelical Christians and strongly committed to the SBU Mission: Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant-leaders in a global society.

Application Process: Applications (which must include a letter of intent, curriculum vita, at least three supporting letters of recommendation, statement of educational philosophy, and a personal statement of faith) will be accepted immediately. Send materials to:

Dr. Ken Bandy
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
417-328-1759
471-328-1887 (fax)       
jwagoner@sbuniv.edu

 

Thank you for your interest in SBU.  If you would like to submit a resume, separate from a job posting above, please do so by emailing David Pierce @ dpierce@sbuniv.edu.  Your information will be kept on file for one year.

Southwest Baptist University offers liberal arts and selected professional degrees and is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. Master's degrees are offered in education, educational administration, and business administration. A doctoral program is offered in physical therapy. Total enrollment is 3,716, with 1,616 undergraduate students on the Bolivar campus, 155 on the Mountain View campus, 215 on the Salem campus and 695 on the Springfield campus. SBU also has a number of graduate students and locations.