What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Business position at Concordia University Nebraska?
ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, OR PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS
Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.
Come and belong … join our team of passionate service leaders!
Concordia University is needing an Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Business who wants to be a part of this mission. The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska, please visit www.cune.edu.
Concordia University, Nebraska seeks applications for a full-time faculty position in business.
Position Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide face-to-face instruction in Business. This is a full-time faculty position with a full-time benefits package. Must be 19 years or older to apply. Status of appointment, academic rank, and salary will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience. All full-time faculty are expected to teach a full-time load of 24 credit hours per academic year. Appointment will begin in December, 2026 to begin teaching in January, 2027. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Responsibilities:
- Teach courses, especially accounting, economics, and finance, along with other business courses that best fit the skills and interest of the candidate and the needs of the Department of Business and Concordia University.
- Integrate Christian faith in the classroom in accord with our commitment to Lutheran education.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Participate in marketing and recruitment for the Business program as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.
- Engage in curriculum development, course and program assessment, departmental activities, community partnerships, and assistance with student recruitment.
- Support the growth of the Department of Business and the University, with innovative ideas, leadership, and assistance in planning and executing strategic initiatives.
- Remain current in areas of teaching responsibilities.
- Work with colleagues from multiple departments in service to the university.
Qualifications:
Education-
- PhD preferred. A Master’s degree or higher in Business, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in economics, accounting, or marketing, is required. Preference will be given to those with a record of successful teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. In addition, work experience within the field is also preferred, though not required.
- Candidates who are ABD or have earned an MBA should also apply.
Teaching and Relationships-
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, preferably at the community college or university level.
- Desire to develop professional relationships with students, where the faculty member is seen by all students as an instructor, mentor, and advisor.
Experience-
- Industry experience is preferred.
- An active and evident Christian faith and membership in a congregation is required. Membership in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is preferred.
- Must be an extremely strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to prioritize work with a strong sense of urgency to achieve goals, while having a high degree of self-sufficiency.
- Able to plan, develop, and implement effective strategies for engaging major gift donors.
- Able to represent Concordia University with a high degree of professionalism.
- Able to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off campus.
- Is an active listener with the skills to observe and adapt to the reactions of others with compassion.
- Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
- Responsible for creating an environment that is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of campus. This environment is one that is designed to build a positive character and foster Christian faith formation.
- Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
- Able to work within a culture of teamwork with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
- Be professional and courteous in dealing with donors, students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public.
- Values and beliefs aligned with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod with comfort and willingness to share personal faith and stewardship.
- Ability to travel frequently, including overnight and weekend events.
- Ability to maintain driver's certification for University provided vehicles and University-related travel.
- Must follow security policies that correspond to the level of sensitivity of the data they handle.
- Should promptly report any security concerns or incidents to designated personnel.
- Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the institutional email.
- Maintain high standards for institutional, staff, faculty, employee, and financial data used for business operations.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, apply online at www.cune.edu/jobs. Please visit the web page www.cune.edu to learn more about Concordia University.
Candidates must submit the following:
- a faculty application form, found at www.cune.edu/jobs,
- a letter of intent,
- a curriculum vitae,
- a statement of educational philosophy,
- copies of all academic transcripts, and
- three letters of recommendations with contact information.