What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Professor of Management or General Business position at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a multi-campus, state-assisted regional institution in the Oklahoma System of Higher Education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The student population is approximately 2,300 students. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.
We offer a number of exciting employment opportunities in an environment that supports personal and professional growth. The University offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive healthcare insurance package, and participation in the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System. A list of job openings and their descriptions is provided below.
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Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, Assistant or Associate Professor of Management or General Business. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).
General Information: Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a state-assisted regional institution in the Oklahoma System of Higher Education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The student population is approximately 2,000 students. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, and with additional campus locations in Enid and Woodward, the university is a center of activity for the region. The Division of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Available: January 2027
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be based on the Northwestern Alva campus, teaching courses on site. We seek a qualified candidate to join a division of nine faculty members committed to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. The successful candidate will demonstrate a capacity for collegial collaboration and will contribute to the continued growth of the division’s programs through active engagement in program promotion and student recruitment. Teaching responsibilities will be based on the applicant’s degree and graduate hours earned.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Division of Business standard teaching load consists of 12/12 credit hours of undergraduate and graduate business courses during the regular fall and spring semesters with opportunities for overload compensation during the regular semesters and optional course loads in the summer. Additional responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, assessment of student learning, committee participation, student organizations/student competitions, ACBSP accreditation, and community involvement.
Preferred Qualifications: DBA or a PhD in Management from an accredited university. Preference will be given to candidates with previous university teaching experience, a strong academic background, and experience as a corporate manager or business owner. Prior experience with online teaching and online course development is desirable.
- MBA from an accredited university
- ACBSP qualified in Management or General Business
- Business experience
- Experience teaching at a post-secondary institutional level
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Send Information to:
Dr. Roxie James, Dean of Faculty
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd.
Alva, OK 73717
Email: rjjames@nwosu.edu
Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three professional references, an NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), a statement of teaching philosophy, and academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment).
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.
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This institution, in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable federal laws and regulations, and to the extent required by law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Inquiries concerning the application of these programs should be made to Calleb Mosburg, Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 709 Oklahoma Boulevard, Alva, OK 73717, (580) 327-8415.