VP Area: VP for Academic
Affairs
Department:Stoltz School of Business
Position Compensation: $79,000 – $85,000
Location: University
Campus – St. Paul, Minnesota
Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered
principles
and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His
world, our
mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of
Northwestern – St.
Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.
Position Summary:
This
position provides
excellence in teaching by advancing Northwestern’s mission and strategic goals through undergraduate and graduate
accounting instruction in
the Stoltz School of Business. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student advising, and supervision
of internships to promote
student success and career readiness. The role also contributes to recruitment and retention efforts, integrates
technology into
instruction, participates in service activities, and maintains professional expertise through ongoing development.
Principle teaching
responsibilities of 24 credits/year in accounting from such areas as financial accounting, managerial accounting,
auditing, federal
taxation, cost accounting, and possibly other related courses.
Key Responsibilities:
Every faculty member
at University of
Northwestern – St. Paul, has four governing job responsibilities: teaching with effective pedagogy, serving the university
through committee
work and community involvement, engaging in scholarship that demonstrates discipline-specific contributions beyond UNW,
and classroom faith
integration. These provide the framework for the following key responsibilities.
- Teach a range of undergraduate
and graduate
business courses—primarily in accounting—integrating faith and learning across face-to-face, blended, and online instructional
formats.
Includes planning and preparing courses with clearly articulated syllabi, effective use of the learning management system, and
appropriate
assessment, grading, and evaluation of student learning. - Contribute to curriculum design, course development, and assessment
efforts in support of continuous program improvement and alignment across business degrees. - Advise and mentor assigned students,
supporting their academic progress, career readiness, and professional development, including supervision of internships and experiential
learning. - Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly or practitioner activity to remain current in business
disciplines
and effective post secondary teaching practices. - Build and sustain relationships with off campus business partners to
support
internships, mentorships, and employment opportunities for students. - Contribute to the academic community through service
on school and
university committees, participation in student recruitment and retention initiatives, and support of institutional events and
priorities. - Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Because our community is a significant part of our mission and
the development of
our students, all employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to
disciple students
in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to
mature in their
faith.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master’s degree in a business field or related
professional experiences - CPA certification
- Demonstrated professional activity in the business community
- Desire to
engage in scholarship, including the
integration of business and Christianity - Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus
Christ, reflect His character in all
interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and
Declaration of Christian Community
Nice to Have:
- Earned doctoral degree (PhD or DBA) in a related field
- Master’s degree in accounting
- A minimum of five
(5) years working in a for-profit firm or non-profit setting - Previous teaching at a post-secondary level
Key Skills:
- Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both
independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision. - Confidentiality:
Maintains discretion and handles sensitive
information appropriately. - Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving
abilities; able to prioritize and
meet deadlines with attention to detail. - Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced computer
skills, including Microsoft
Office and related software. - Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and
verbal communication
skills. - Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
- Background Check: Must
pass initial
and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment
Work Environment:
The work environment involves working
for a
suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and
personal
relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all
Northwestern
policies.
All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to
sponsor or take over
sponsorship of an employment visa.
Northwestern’s Benefits Overview
To apply, visit: https://jobs.unwsp.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-accounting-stoltz-school-of-business-minnesota-united-
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