Full Time Faculty - College of Business at Westcliff University

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Description What if I told you it is possible to find a Company that lived to educate, inspire and empower others while creating a family atmosphere that truly appreciates and respects their team? Would you apply? What if I threw in strong Company values, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity for you to make a tangible impact and feel appreciated? See below for a feel of what the Company culture is (REALLY) like. Hint: it's amazing. At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together! Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together! Full Time Faculty - College of Business Westcliff University is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Full-time faculty member for our College of Business in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Project Management to support its mission, core values, and student success. We are a forward-thinking, student-centric, quality-driven higher education institution. Our goal is to hire, develop, and elevate full-time faculty who exemplify these values. Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Dean(s) and/or Program Chair(s), full-time faculty members provide exemplary instruction and support to Westcliff University students. They have appropriate teaching credentials, including being academically qualified and having taught at least five courses at the undergraduate or graduate levels before a full-time appointment. Potential candidates must possess a terminal degree in their field, coupled with considerable industry experience and proven excellence in both online and on-campus teaching formats. A full-time faculty member's primary commitment is to Westcliff’s mission and student success. While “full-time” equates to an average of 40 hours weekly, excluding vacations and paid holidays, there could be times where additional hours are necessary. We expect faculty members to be present on one of Westcliff’s campuses whenever possible to foster faculty collegiality and enhance student accessibility. Faculty are expected to hold regular office hours virtually to ensure access for colleagues and students throughout the year. Teaching Responsibilities (50%): Full-time faculty members must commit a minimum of 40 hours weekly. Within this framework: Full-time faculty are expected to teach about 50% of their full time hours. It is equivalent to average twelve (12) courses per academic year plus three weekend residencies, distributed across Fall, Spring, and Summer academic terms. Teaching responsibilities include: Course preparation, instruction, facilitation, assessment, and student support in online and on-campus modalities Doctoral supervision, dissertation chairing, and committee participation (as applicable) Participation in international teaching activities at one or more partner institutions at least once per academic year. Regularly scheduled virtual office hours to ensure access for students and colleagues Ongoing commitment to student mentoring, academic support, and instructional excellence Teaching Schedule Flexibility With approval from the Program Chair and Dean, faculty may adjust the distribution of their annual teaching schedule. Faculty may elect to concentrate on teaching in certain sessions and reserve one session (8 weeks) for dedicated scholarly activity, prov