Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Business at Corban University – Salem, Oregon

MISSION: To educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.

SUMMARY: Primary responsibly is teaching undergraduate courses on the Corban University Campus and graduate business courses online.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach at least 24 credits of courses in Ag Business and core business classes. This is a 12 month position.
• Teach the subject matter in a manner that is consistent with the university’s Statement of Faith with particular attention to the statement on creation.
• Be committed to the integration of biblical principles within the discipline of Business and be willing to invest him/herself in the development of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Active in academic advising, curriculum and program development, and university and departmental committee work.
• Be an active scholar/professional, excellent teacher, active in service to the university and the community, and able to model the integration of faith and learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Learning Management Systems – Populi and Microsoft Teams.
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Teams for remote learners
• Collaboration with colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctorate in the area of business or related field is preferred. The successful candidate without a doctorate will be expected to complete a doctoral program.
• Significant experience in a field related to business is required and college teaching experience is preferred.
• Candidate should have strong teaching and leadership skills and have a demonstrated record of active participation in professional organizations.
• The candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and evidence a mature Christian faith, be in agreement with the University’s statement of faith, be committed to the integration of biblical principles within the discipline of business and be willing to invest him/herself in the development of undergraduate and graduate students.
• The business program places great value in collaboration and, therefore, desires candidates who have the same teamwork and collaborative values.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Traditional college environment. Some weekend/evening work related to events on and off campus.

Corban University is a private comprehensive university of liberal arts, ministry, and professional studies with a mission to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. All employees are expected to model servant leadership in all aspects of their work. Corban values and recruits for a workforce that is diverse in gender, age, ethnicity, race, and/or ability, and seeks employees who will interact with the Corban community in a way that reflects a commitment to cultural proficiency. Where permitted by law and consistent with the school’s history, mission, and core values, Corban exercises religious preference throughout the University. Employees must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, agree with the University Statement of Faith, evidence a mature Christian faith, and be an active member of a Bible-believing, Gospel-preaching local church.