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Faculty: Assistant Professor of Marketing, Business and Accounting (Tenure-Track)
Job Description
JOB’S OPERATING GROUP: Office of the Provost
OPERATING GROUPS MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Office of the Provost is responsible for the development and
delivery of the entire academic program at KWU. This includes the determination and selection of all faculty,
the design and delivery of all academic curricula, the design and delivery of all academic co-curricular
programs and activities, and the design and delivery of all support and information services required to
maintain university accreditation and increase student success in all academic areas of the university.
JOB’S DEPARTMENT: Department of Business & Accounting
DEPARTMENT’S PURPOSE AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business & Accounting Department is responsible
for the effective development and delivery of the department’s curriculum and advising of department
majors. In addition, the department assists other areas of the university in recruiting new students to the
university and participates on faculty and university committees. The department focuses on quality teaching
and student-centered learning.
JOB’S DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Dr. Kraft, Provost
DATE JOB LAST REVIEWED OR ANALYZED: November 2022. Revised by: Becky Mathews (HR), Damon Kraft
(Provost)
JOB’S EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Faculty, Full-Time, Exempt (Teaching Exemption), Salaried, Nine-Month Contract
(12-month pay).
JOB’S FACULTY RANK: To be determined at hiring based on the person’s highest degree attained, qualifications,
and experience.
JOB’S SALARY AND BENEFITS: Final salary is dependent upon the successful candidate’s experience and
qualifications. Full-time benefits as outlined in the university benefits package found on the university’s job
web site.
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JOB INFORMATION
JOB SUMMARY: This job is responsible for preparing and teaching a wide variety of Marketing & Social Media
courses, as well as advising Marketing, Business Management, and Accounting majors toward academic,
career, and life success.
JOB WORKS WITH: This job fully interacts with the KWU student body in terms of teaching and advising. In
addition, this job will interact with other faculty and staff regarding recruiting, curriculum design, and other
similar requirements of the department and university.
JOB’S STAFF AUTHORITY: None
JOB’S BUDGET AUTHORITY: None
JOB’S PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Climate-controlled office and classroom environment. Standing, sitting,
stooping, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, keyboarding, filing, and other similar physical motions and activities
are a usual part of the job.
JOB’S UNUSUAL HAZARDS OR WORKING CONDITIONS: None
JOBS EQUIPMENT USED: University phone and Learning Management System (LMS) system.
JOB’S WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible schedule arranged around a Monday- Friday teaching schedule.
JOB’S TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel for personal development may be required.
JOB RESULTS, BEHAVIORS, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
For a more complete understanding of the duties and responsibilities of faculty jobs, please read and review the
Faculty Handbook which will be made available to final candidates for the job.
JOB’S ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Teaching (60%): Responsible for delivering in a student-receptive manner the knowledge, skills, and
syllabus.
- Student-focused educator committed to student learning, retention, persistence, and completion.
- Teach 24 credit hours per year.
- Create, post, and articulate essential course learning outcomes, materials, and assessments in a timely
- Hold regular office hours to assist students.
student to graduate in the shortest amount of time possible and at the least possible cost consistent with the
student’s educational goals:
- Assist advisees to develop educational and career goals, and seeking the information necessary to achieve
- Assist advisees to create “graduation plans” in order for students to complete university and department
graduation requirements with the least cost and time possible consistent with their advisees’ educational
goals.
- Meet a minimum of once a semester with their advisees to review educational, graduation, and career
- Assist advisees to enroll in needed classes at the soonest possible time in order to ensure graduation
3. Professional Development (10%): Responsible for preparing and executing an annual personal development
program to enhance your course content knowledge and teaching effectiveness skills.
4. Service (10%): Responsible for preparing and executing an annual university and community service program.
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JOB’S OTHER DUTIES: (5%)
1. Assist the department and university to recruit and enroll students who are a good fit for our culture, mission,
and vision.
2. Evaluate and revise curriculum, course materials, and delivery methods as changes in the field and teaching
environments warrant.
3. Review, evaluate, and revise department policy, textbooks, and curriculum in conjunction with other
department members and the Department Chair in order to enhance student academic and career success.
4. Serve on university committees to enhance department and university policies and processes that enhance
student academic and career success.
5. Attend all required university events such as commencement, faculty meetings, etc.
6. PERFORM OTHER APPROPRIATE AND REASONABLY REQUIRED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR.
JOB’S PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS: Actual performance standards for each measure will be set
at least annually after consultation between the job holder and their direct supervisor based on the job holder’s
existing qualifications and experience.
1. Course Learning Objectives, Syllabus, and Class Schedule posted as required.
2. Semi-Annual Student Course Evaluation Results
3. Annual Advisee Evaluation Survey Results
4. Annual Self-Evaluation Results
5. Annual Department Review
6. Peer Review as per the Faculty Handbook
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: Master’s degree (Such as MBA or MS in Marketing) and credentialed to teach
- PREFERRED: Doctoral degree (Such as Ph.D. in Marketing or DBA) or working toward a doctoral degree
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: None
- PREFERRED: None
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: At least one year of college teaching experience; at least 2 years of marketing industry
- PREFERRED: N/A
NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOB OR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. THIS JOB/POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL
DUTIES AND RESULTS TO BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION. DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MAY BE
ADDED, SUBTRACTED, AND/OR CHANGED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR AT ANY TIME DUE TO CHANGES IN
DEPARTMENT OR UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.
2. Unless exempt due to an employment contract signed by the President of the University, all employees of
Kansas Wesleyan are to be considered “at-will” employees.
3. All employees of Kansas Wesleyan University are considered to be “responsible employees” pertaining to Title
IX regulations concerning both the prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As
such, all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about a sexual
assault or harassment situation.
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4. Kansas Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC and ADA employment
requirements. It is and has been the policy of Kansas Wesleyan University to grant equal opportunity to all
qualified persons without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or veteran status. In order to fulfill its mission as a Christian
institution, preference in hiring shall be given to persons who can affirm the Institution’s mission.
5. All “offers of employment” are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.
6. All items created by this position are the sole property of Kansas Wesleyan University.
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