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Cedarville University Faculty Openings

Last Updated Wednesday 02-Jul-2008 11:15 AM EST

CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY, a nationally recognized leader in campus networking, is a comprehensive, primarily undergraduate, Baptist university of arts, sciences, and professional programs with an enrollment of 3,000. It combines a balanced liberal arts focus with an evangelical, non-charismatic, theological position. Faculty, who must be born-again Christians, must agree with our doctrinal statement, Community Covenant, and General Work Place Standards. In addition to teaching excellence, expectations include Biblical integration of faith/learning, student advising, scholarly pursuits, service activities, collegiality, and church involvement.

For contact information, please direct inquiries to the person listed on the position announcement. You can also apply online by filling out our Online Faculty Application.

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Dean, School of Biblical and Theological Studies

Selected Responsibilities:

  • Leadership in the areas of strategic planning, curriculum development, program review, faculty development, and student learning outcomes assessment.
  • Active role in the appointment and supervision of department chairs, faculty, and administrative staff.
  • Management of all aspects of the School including budgets, course scheduling, and teaching loads.
  • Communication of the School’s mission and goals and promotion of its interests to internal and external constituencies.
  • Makes recommendations to and advises the Academic Vice President, primarily as a member of the Council of Deans.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Commitment to the University’s doctrinal statement, mission, and objectives.
  • Ph.D. and eligible for an appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in a department within the School: Biblical Studies, Theology and Philosophy, Ministry and Mission.
  • Record of teaching excellence and academic achievement.
  • At least ten years of relevant professional experience including at least five years of relevant experience in higher education, preferably at the level of department chair or higher.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong planning and organizational skills, an ability to relate to internal and external constituencies, the ability to work collaboratively on a team, and a record of effective leadership in faculty, student, and program development.
  • Please review the Qualifications and Responsibilities for Cedarville University Academic Deans.

Starting date: July 1, 2008. Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, a Cedarville University online application form, and curriculum vitae to Dr. Robert Milliman, Academic Vice President, or to his administrative assistant, Mrs. Susan Potter, at potters@cedarville.edu. Review of candidates will begin in December, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.

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CHAIR, Business Administration

The Department of Business Adminsitration (DBA) is ACBSP accredited and is comprised of 15 full-time and several part-time faculty members. It seeks to advance the University's mission of "equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth" to 300 students. It offers majors in accounting, finance, global economics and international business, management, information systems, and marketing.

The DBA is seeking a department chair to lead its strategic efforts. These efforts include the objectives of increasing enrollment and becoming a school of business offering undergraduate, and possibly graduate, programs of excellence. The ideal candidate is one who is visionary, innovative, results-oriented, and passionate about business and the ideals of Christian higher education.

Responsibilities include leadership and administration in areas of strategic planning and budget management, curriculum and pedagogy development, faculty supervision and development, student advising, course scheduling, assessment, and departmental marketing and public relations.

Required: Must have ability to teach in at least one area of the curriculum. D.B.A. or Ph.D. in business with ten years of successful college-level teaching experience or at least five years teaching experience plus significant relevant professional experience; a demonstrated record of scholarship and involvement with professional academic organizations; an ability to integrate Scripture with both teaching and scholarship; strong interpersonal and communication skills; an adherence to Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, and Community Covenant and General Workplace Standards.

Desired: doctorate from an ACBSP or AACSB accredited institution; a record of progressive and significant leadrship in a higher education setting; strong involvement in a network of scholars.

Interested applicants are invited to apply online or send letter of application and curriculum vitae, to Dr. Stanley Baczek, Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences or his assistant, Karen Calvert at 937-766-3253 or e-mail calvertk at cedarville.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Chair, Department of History and Government

Administrative duties include the oversight and direction of a department of seven full-time faculty members offering majors in American Studies, History, International studies, Pre-Law, Political Science and Public Administration. Successful candidate will teach at least two courses each semester. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Political Science or related field and demonstrate both teaching competence and research potential in at least two of the following subfields: American politics, comparative government, international politics, political economy/economics, political theory, public administration, public law, and public policy. Successful candidates must be able to affirm the University’s statement of faith. They also must be able to demonstrate the ability to integrate biblical faith with teaching, research, and practice.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statement giving evidence of personal Christian faith to: Dr. Steven Winteregg, Dean, School of Humanities, or his assistant, Shelly Nutter, at 937-766-3235 or nutters at cedarville.edu.

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Athletic Training

Faculty position primarily teaching athletic training content courses, along with possibility of teaching in related areas such as exercise physiology, sport management and health if qualified. Assist with providing Athletic Training Services to University athletic teams and clinical instruction to athletic training majors as an Approved Clinical Instructor. Masters degree required; Doctorate preferred. NATABOC certified. Minimum of two years of teaching in higher education preferred.

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Pamela Johnson, Dean, School of Social Sciences and Human Performance, or her assistant, Nancy Ranger at 937-766-3252 or rangern at cedarville.edu.

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Biology

Tenure track position with responsibility for teaching first-year and advanced biology classes with their corresponding laboratories and for advising biology majors. Background in cell biology preferred. Doctorate or nearing completion of doctorate required. The candidate must have a strong Christian commitment with an interest in the integration of faith and science. Interest and experience in developing an undergraduate research program is also highly desirable. College teaching experience, research experience, and publications preferred. Candidates with expertise in Microbiology, Immunology, or Human Anatomy and Physiology will also be considered. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Stanley Baczek, Dean, School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science, or his assistant, Karen Calvert, at 937-766-3253 or calvertk at cedarville.edu.

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Business Administration

Initial appointment to the endowed Berry Family Chair in Free Enterprise. The Department of Business Administration (DBA) is an ACBSP accredited business department of fifteen faculty members and 360 students offering majors in accounting, finance, global economics and international business, information systems, management, and marketing. Responsibilities commence in August 2008.

Responsibilities include promoting the principles of global free market economics in the context of biblical perspectives on economics and economic issues. The mission of the Chair shall be to engage in activities that facilitate the spread of and reinforce the foundation of free enterprise principles to students and other university constituents who will influence their culture, organizations, and professions through service anchored in biblical truth.

Endowed Chair will be expected to develop upper division economics course(s) within the Department of Business Administration, work with university faculty to revise a core curriculum course to include free enterprise principles, explore the feasibility of proposing an Economics major at Cedarville University with special emphasis on free enterprise and governmental policy analysis, and develop a proposal for a Center for Free Enterprise at Cedarville University of which the Chair would assume directorship.

As Director of the Center for Free Enterprise the Chair will: conduct and/or collaborate on research leading to publication and presentation, develop conferences and seminars, assist in finding additional funds needed to support the Center, recruit Center Fellows, explore the possibility of inviting visiting scholars to the Center, assist in developing expertise among faculty and students in free market responses to various business related issues, establish an advisory council that meets annually, and attract world class free enterprise academics and practitioners to the Center.

Requirments include an earned Ph.D. in economics or related field; a demonstrated record of scholarship and involvement with professional academic organizations; five years of successful college-level teaching or related experience; strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested applicants should send letter of application and curriculum vitae, to Dr. Stanley Baczek, Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, or his assistant, Karen Calvert at 937-766-3253 or e-mail calvertk at cedarville.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Chemistry

Two positions available:

1. Tenure track position with responsibility for teaching first-year and advanced chemistry classes with their corresponding laboratories and for advising chemistry majors. Background in inorganic chemistry or biochemistry preferred. Doctorate or nearing completion of doctorate required. Interest and experience in developing an undergraduate research program is also highly desirable. The candidate must have a strong Christian commitment with an interest in the integration of faith and science. College teaching experience, research experience, and publications preferred. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Stanley Baczek, Dean, School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science, or his assistant, Karen Calvert, at 937-766-3253 or calvertk at cedarville.edu.

2. Tenure track position with responsibility for teaching first-year and advanced chemistry classes with their corresponding laboratories and for advising chemistry majors. Background in organic chemistry required. Doctorate or nearing completion of doctorate required. Interest and experience in developing an undergraduate research program is also highly desirable. The candidate must have a strong Christian commitment with an interest in the integration of faith and science. College teaching experience, research experience, and publications preferred. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Stanley Baczek, Dean, School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science, or his assistant, Karen Calvert, at 937-766-3253 or calvertk at cedarville.edu.

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Communication Arts/Debate

Faculty member/Debate Coach to teach in the Communication Studies program of study beginning in the fall of 2008. Primary responsibilities will include coaching a nationally-recognized debate team, teaching upper level offerings in communication research, argumentation and debate, and the basic course in speech. Requirements include a Ph.D. (or ABD), strong debate skills, demonstrated ability to mentor and coach university students, and a desire to engage in the life of the department and University community. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Steven Winteregg, Dean, School of Humanities, or his assistant, Ms. Shelly Nutter at 937-766-3235 or nutters at cedarville.edu. Position available August 2008. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Computer Science

Computer Science faculty position starting August 2008. Responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate courses in computer science and information systems, advising students, and working with student design teams. The candidate should have a broad computer science background that includes C++ or java programming, operating systems, database, networking, and software engineering. Ph.D. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred. The Elmer W. Engstrom Department of Engineering and Computer Science is housed in a modern facility with extensive state-of-the-art laboratories and offers ABET-accredited BSEE and BSME degrees, as well as BS degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science which are presently undergoing initial ABET accreditation. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Stanley Baczek, Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, or his assistant, Mrs. Karen Calvert, at 937-766-3253 or calvertk at cedarville.edu.

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Criminal Justice

Faculty position available August 2008 primarily teaching across the criminal justice major curriculum from a distinctly biblical worldview. A demonstrated ability to mentor and coach university students is essential, as well as a desire to engage in the life of the University community. Requirements include a Master’s Degree in criminal justice or allied field; 10 years experience in the area of law enforcement, courts, or corrections; or 5 years with terminal degree and demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. Ph.D. preferred. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, an example of research, and evidence of teaching ability to Dr. Pamela Johnson, Dean, School of Social Science and Human Performance or her assistant, Nancy Ranger, at 937-766-3252 or rangern at cedarville.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering faculty position available effective August 2008. Responsibilities include teaching and developing undergraduate electrical engineering courses and associated laboratories, advising students, and working with student design teams. Ph.D. in electrical engineering or closely related field preferred. The candidate should have a broad electrical engineering background that includes circuits (including RF circuits), electronics, communications, and electronic design.

The Elmer W. Engstrom Department of Engineering and Computer Science is housed in a modern facility with extensive state-of-the-art laboratories and offers ABET-accredited BSEE and BSME degrees as well as B.S. degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science which are presently undergoing initial ABET accreditation.

Inquires should be directed to Dr. Stanley Baczek, Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, or his assistant, Mrs. Karen Calvert, at 937-766-3253 or e-mail at calvertk at cedarville.edu.

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French

Faculty position teaching foundational and advanced courses in French. Must have advanced or superior proficiency level in French language and have had significant direct interaction with francophone cultures. Must also have a strong Christian commitment and a high degree of interest in promoting and fostering undergraduate foreign language study. Preferred: prior teaching experience; willingness to lead students on study abroad programs; experience with language learning technologies; ability to teach a first-year English composition course, if needed. Professional expectations include advising, committee work, scholarly activity, biblical integration of faith and learning, and collegiality. Terminal degree or nearing completion required. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Steven Winteregg, Dean, School of Humanities, or his assistant, Mrs. Shelly Nutter at 937-766-3235 or nutters@ cedarville.edu. Position available August 2008. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Graphic Design

Faculty position primarily teaching graphic design and web design. Other duties include curriculum development, advising, and committee work. Candidate also is expected to continue his or her creative work. Required: BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or closely related field; minimum of five years of professional experience in the design field with at least two years of recent web design experience; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software including Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash on the Macintosh platform; knowledge of current industry standards and trends in information design as well as interactive/web design and typography; excellent communication skills. Preferred: Masters degree or MFA; teaching experience; knowledge and experience with XHTML, CSS, ASP, and JAVA, along with Usability and Interface Design. Applicant should send resumé and portfolio samples (including student work if applicable). Position available August 2008. Applications accepted until position filled. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Steven Winteregg, Dean, School of Humanities or his assistant, Shelly Nutter, at 937-766-3235 or nutters at cedarville.edu.

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International Business

Tenure track faculty position in International Business (IB) for the Department of Business Administration (DBA). The DBA is an ACBSP accredited business department of fifteen faculty members and 300 undergraduate students offering majors in accounting, finance, global economics and international business, information systems, management, and marketing. Responsibilities commence in August 2008 with applications accepted until the position is filled. Responsibilities include teaching international business to a variety of majors, several international business classes to IB majors and engaging in relevant scholarship. Other duties include curriculum development, advising, and committee work. Special consideration will be given to candidates with interest in and credentials to teach capstone Policy and Strategy. Ph.D. in International Business or related field, a demonstrated record of scholarship and involvement with professional academic organizations and successful college-level teaching or related experience is preferred. ABD or master's degree with outstanding professional experience is required. The candidate must have a strong Christian commitment with an interest in the integration of faith and business.

Interested applicants should send letter of application and curriculum vitae, to Dr. Stanley Baczek, Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences or his assistant, Mrs. Karen Calvert at 937-766-3253 or e-mail calvertk at cedarville.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Journalism

Faculty position teaching fundamental and advanced courses in print journalism, supervising the journalism news laboratory, advising and mentoring students in the concentration, and administering the capstone internship. Prefer: Master’s degree with professional experience or Ph.D. in journalism/communication. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Steven Winteregg, Dean, School of Humanities, or his assistant, Ms. Shelly Nutter at 937-766-3235 or nutters at cedarville.edu. Position available August 2008. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Music History

A full-time faculty position available August 2008 in the Department of Music and Art. Primary responsibilities include teaching Music History and other related Music Literature courses to undergraduate music majors and minors, participation in student advising and recruitment, continuation of research/creative activity related to area of appointment, perform appropriate university service. Secondary areas of teaching may include, but are not limited to: Music Theory, Music Technology, Studio Voice. Other duties may be assigned according to the expertise of the chosen candidate and the needs of the Department.

Doctorate and evidence of successful teaching at the college and/or university level preferred, evidence of scholarly/creative achievement, ability to work effectively with colleagues across disciplines; ABD required.

Interested applicants should direct inquiries to Dr. Steven Winteregg, Dean, School of Humanities or his assistant, Shelly Nutter, at 937-766-3235 or nutters at cedarville.edu. Applications taken until position is filled.

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Nursing

Faculty position teaching undergraduate classroom and clinicals primarily in Public Health Nursing courses. Expectations include student advising, biblical integration of faith and learning, scholarly activities, and committee work. Required: Master's degree in Nursing; eligible for Ohio RN licensures. Preferred: Doctorate, teaching experience in undergraduate degree programs, record of scholarship, and professional service.

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Stanley Baczek, Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, or his assistant, Mrs. Karen Calvert, at 937-766-3253 or calvertk at cedarville.edu. Positions available August 2008. Applications taken until positions are filled.

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Political Science

Faculty position within the Department of History and Government for the fall of 2008. Primary responsibilities will be teaching an introductory course in American government from a distinctly biblical worldview, as well as upper level offerings in political theory (American political thought is preferred), comparative politics, law, or American politics. Requirements include a Ph.D., the potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, and a desire to engage in the life of the University community. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, an example of research, and evidence of teaching ability to Dr. Steven Winteregg, Dean, School of Humanities or his assistant, Shelly Nutter, at 937-766-3235 or nutters at cedarville.edu.

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Starting date: August 2008. Cedarville University, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, Ohio 45314

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