Business and Economics Faculty- Accounting

Wayne State College is seeking a Business and Economics Accounting Faculty position. This is a Non-Tenure Track and On-Campus
position.

Start date is August 2026.

Nature of Work: 

Responsible for providing instruction in
accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.

Examples of Work Performed: 

1. Contribute
to students’ academic growth and development, which includes all of the following.

A. Teaching, which includes but is not
limited to the following:

• Have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject
• Maintain competence in the assigned field
  of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratory
• Maintain a classroom environment
  conducive to learning
• Maintain respect for the student and the student’s posture as a learner
• Organize course and
  subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation
• Organize course presentations through short-term and long-range outcomes
• Present abstract ideas and theories clearly
• Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential
  backgrounds and learning styles
• Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories
• Coordinate handouts,
  video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course content
• Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology
  into classes
• Encourage student to think for themselves
• Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as
  appropriate to the class
• Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities
• Be accessible to students; post and maintain
  office hours
• Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress
• Be fair in examinations and grading
• Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions
• Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise
  and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content.
• Participate in program review and updating requirements

B. Advising students, which includes but is not limited to the following:

• Be knowledgeable about college policies and
  program requirements
• Help students plan programs of study
• Provide students with advice on academic issues and career
  counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resources
• Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the
  departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention, and success strategies
• Schedule and maintain availability for student advising
• Establish and maintain timely communication with advisees
• Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activities

2. Professional achievement and continual
preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity will vary according to the field, examples of which may include the
following:

• A. Participate in academic organizations related to teaching assignment
• B. Give scholarly presentations,
  workshops or performances
• C. Produce scholarly materials such as original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews,
  musical arrangements, or works of art
• D. Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance as faculty
  member
• E. Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work related to discipline, as appropriate and assigned
• F. Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to field
• G. Provide evidence of quality and
  originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspective
• H. Be willing and able to continue individual development and
  professional productivity as a member of the faculty.

3. Professional services rendered outside the academic discipline in
ways other than teaching that contribute to the work of the College vary from individual to individual. Service to the college and
community, and profession related to the professional assignment includes the following:

• A. Participate in campus and community
  presentations
• B. Serve on discipline, department, school, and campus-wide committees and initiatives
• C. Take an active
  role in discipline, departmental, and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as appropriate and as assigned
• D.
  Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission of the institution, school and
  department
• E. Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities
• F.
  Provide leadership in professional organizations and/or good citizenship in the community at large
• G. Foster and sustain collegial
  relations with campus, community and profession

Secondary Duties:

• Other duties as assigned by Dean

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree is required.

Wayne State College serves
as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and
partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong
member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree
programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are
clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce
and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified
applicants to join us in our important work.