Lenoir-Rhyne University

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Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Charles M. Snipes School of Business, one of the Schools of the College of Professional and Mathematical Studies (Hickory campus), seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Economics/Business Economics at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning August 2015. Doctorate in Economics required prior to appointment; an additional MBA degree is a plus. The appointment will teach courses in Economics at both the introductory and advanced levels and will have the opportunity to teach business classes based on qualifications. Teaching experience required; professional experience is preferred. Delivery of courses will require capacity to work with both traditional-aged and adult undergraduate students as well as MBA students (according to qualifications). Familiarity with and willingness for developing and delivering courses utilizing online and other non-traditional pedagogies is required, as is the ability to build relationships with the business community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, scholarly and professional engagement, and campus citizenship.

To complete the online application (required), candidates are directed to:
http://hr.lr.edu/jobs

While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit a Letter of Application, a Curriculum Vitae (including the names and addresses of three references), and a Statement of Teaching Philosophy. The application letter should discuss specifically how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position and of Lenoir-Rhyne University. (The University’s mission, vision, values, and common learning goals may be reviewed at: http://www.lr.edu/visitors/mission-and-vision-statements.) The search committee will begin reviewing applications January 5, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Any questions regarding the position or the search process should be submitted electronically to Dr. Mary H. Lesser, Search Committee Chair, at mary.lesser@lr.edu.

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its main campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of over 40,000, and additional campuses in Asheville and Columbia, SC. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is about a one- hour drive from Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and/or Asheville. By combining the liberal arts with professional studies, the University joins a rich foundation in the arts, humanities, social sciences, languages, religion, and natural sciences with over 50 undergraduate majors and over 25 master’s degree programs. With record enrollments each of the last six years, the institution now enrolls over 2100 students at its three locales, and it intends to continue managed enrollment growth over the coming years as it expands upon its mission. In pursuit of the development of the whole person, Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes a diverse campus open to people from all religious backgrounds. It is an EOE/AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.