Faculty, Management

Functional Title: Faculty, Full-Time, Tenure-track
Classification: Exempt
Division: Academics
Department: Department of Business Administration
Reports To: Dean: College of Business
Primary Function: Faculty

Position:

  • Program Coordinator of MS-Management program.
  • Tenure-track faculty position in Management 

College of Business: 

The LCU College of Business consists of two separate departments. The Business Administration Department offers bachelor’s programs in Accounting, Agribusiness, Economics, Finance, General Business, Management, and Managerial Leadership (online). The Integrated Business Technologies, Communication, and Marketing Department offers bachelor’s degrees in Information Systems and Technology, Management of Information Systems, Integrated Marketing Communication, Web Design and Digital Media Applications. The College of Business also offers a Master of Accounting program. The College of Business is the largest academic unit at LCU with 400+ students and is accredited by ACBSP. 

Major Responsibilities:

Applicant must have experience in developing academic programs and have extensive experience teaching in the online environment. Applicants must be committed to being an exceptional teacher who values mentoring and advising students. This position will be responsible for developing this academic program and teaching Management and related classes primarily in an on-line format. The majority of teaching will take place in the graduate program, although teaching undergraduate courses is also expected. A normal teaching load will be 24 hours per academic calendar. Scholarly activity, service, and other responsibilities as assigned are also expected of the successful applicant.

In addition, successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Advising and mentoring students
  • Working cooperatively with a small, dedicated, and close-knit faculty and staff within the College of Business
  • Class scheduling
  • Program assessment
  • Collaborating with colleagues in curriculum review and integration
  • Possess and exhibit qualities of professionalism, integrity, self-motivation

Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in Business Management or a related field. The successful candidate will have prior teaching experience at the university level including both traditional and online delivery. All qualified applicants must be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university. 

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants must complete an application online at https://lcu.edu/about-lcu/human-resources/apply-for-a-position/ . Submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vita, official transcripts of all university work, student evaluations from two recent semesters, and three separate and unique documents detailing the applicant’s: 1) philosophy of the integration of faith and learning, 2) philosophy of teaching, 3) philosophy of scholarly activity, as email attachments to Dean C. Tracy Mack, College of Business (Mack.Tracy@LCU.edu) Three letters of recommendation should be sent by references directly to Dean Mack. The search begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled or closed. 

Salary and Benefits:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403-B retirement plan with a matching option, and tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

The University:

Lubbock Christian University is a private, doctoral-level university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1957 and located in Lubbock, Texas, LCU is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. LCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges and is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Currently, 90+ full-time faculty members serve approximately 1700 undergraduate and graduate students on the LCU campus located in west Lubbock. Lubbock is a vibrant city with a population of about 275,000. Lubbock is the educational, medical, retail and entertainment center of the southern high plains of Texas.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.