Instructor Of Business

The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University (BVU) seeks a full-time online instructor to work remotely who is committed to excellence in undergraduate online business education. The successful candidate will serve as a content matter expert and teach a variety of courses in the undergraduate online curriculum in business, consistent with their credentials and interests. This new position offers the opportunity to serve as a key faculty member in the online program, working collaboratively with the business faculty to develop and guide the expansion of the program’s offerings to prepare students for professional life.

The Business majors in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business are designed to develop in students strong analytical and professional skills grounded in a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and update a wide variety of Business courses to prepare students for professional life
• Effectively teach online (asynchronous and synchronous) courses in the business core and one or more concentrations
• Collaborate with the business faculty in both the face to face and online programs.
• Practice quality interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Function independently and work effectively as a team member
• Participate as a member of the Storm Lake faculty team by joining school meetings, trainings, and events.
• Mentor and guide students as they develop professionally
• Assist adjunct faculty in teaching and updating course content
• Evaluate adjunct faculty as assigned by the Dean
• Remain active and current in the field through professional development activities
• A candidate within driving distance of the Storm Lake campus may teach one or more face to face courses, if desired.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, with a specialty in management, marketing, finance, or closely related field
• Ability to teach a variety of courses in the University’s business programs
• Ability to guide the professional development of students
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Harold Walter Siebens School of Business faculty colleagues.

• Ability to be a faculty lead in the online business programs and assist adjuncts in teaching and updating course content.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business or closely related area
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary/university level
• Experience teaching courses in hybrid and online settings
• Relevant professional experience in business and accounting

To apply, please submit:

• a letter of application detailing your qualifications and interest in the position
• graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable with application; official copies will be required for appointment),
• Curriculum vitae including a list of courses taught
• Contact information for three professional references (including title, address, e-mail address and phone number).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Flexible start date ranging from immediately and no later than August 2024.

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, and especially welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to any aspect of the university’s diversity.

Buena Vista University is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in Northwest Iowa. Since 1891, we have prepared students for lifelong success and blended liberal arts with real-world applications. BVU expands access to a quality education by empowering the people who propel Iowa forward to power rural vitality and personal prosperity. We foster an environment based on success both for our students and our employees, and we strive to build and support a diverse community. BVU firmly stands behind our motto, Education for Service, and was recently awarded the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

In Storm Lake you will find impressive amenities perfect for families, students, young professionals, and retirees alike. Residents and visitors enjoy an energetic downtown that is home to a variety of locally owned retail stores that complement several national chains. There is an array of shopping, dining, and professional services, as well as a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. We are a diverse community in both population and opportunity. Most important, Storm Lake residents enjoy a low cost of living and a high quality of life. Learn more at BVU.edu/StormLake.