SBU Faculty Employment Opportunities

Assistant/Associate Professor of Physics

Southwest Baptist University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Physics beginning the fall 2008 semester.
Position:  Full-Time Faculty (tenure-track), Department of Chemistry and Physics.
 
Job Description: 

Department:  The Department of Chemistry and Physics is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics along with the Departments of Athletic Training, Biology, Mathematics and a graduate program (DPT) in Physical Therapy.

Level: Assistant or Associate Professor
Qualifications:

Experience:

Application:  Applicants should submit a letter describing qualifications and interest for the position, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a request for application materials to:
      John Patton, Ph.D.
      Department of Chemistry and Physics
      Southwest Baptist University
     1600 University Ave.
      Bolivar, MO 65613
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Application forms may be found at here.

Early Childhood Education Teaching Position

POSITION:   Southwest Baptist University invites applications for a nine-month position as Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education.  The candidate selected will be responsible for teaching 24 hours per academic year of undergraduate courses in Early Childhood Education to students on the Bolivar campus.  Candidates must be evangelical Christians who have a commitment to undergraduate, church-related (Southern Baptist) education.  Preference will be given to Southern Baptists.  Responsibilities will begin with the fall 2008 semester.

UNIVERSITY:  Southwest Baptist University is an institution of higher education, offering courses leading both to undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Approximately 1,745 on-campus students may choose from 46 programs of study as they pursue a liberal arts-based, career-oriented education.  The University is comprised of the College of Business and Computer Science, the College of Education and Social Sciences, the College of Music, Arts and Letters, the College of Science and Math, the St. John’s College of Nursing, and the Redford College of Theology and Church Vocations. The main campus is located in the city of Bolivar, a community of 10,000 located 23 miles north of Springfield, Missouri.

QUALIFICATIONS:

APPLICATION:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Review/screening of applications will begin immediately.  We are committed to providing a rich learning environment for our students, so minorities and women are encouraged to apply.  Materials submitted must include the online application, the university’s Principles and Expectations statement, a letter of intent, curriculum vita, statement of educational philosophy, personal statement of faith and three letters of reference. 

 Interested individuals should:

  1. email your resume
  2. download and submit a letter of application including a statement of personal philosophy of teaching and Christian faith
  3. submit a curriculum vitae
  4. send three letters of reference to:

Dr. Judy Bryant, Search Committee Chair
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO  65613
jbryant@sbuniv.edu
Fax:  417-328-2045

Instructor of Business Administration – Economics/Finance 

Purpose:
The Economics/Finance faculty member is responsible to teach a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and advisee approximately 20 students.  The  main teaching responsibilities will be to teach mostly economics courses and possibly one to two finance courses.  The Economics/Finance position is part of the Business Administration department.

Education & Experience
Required:            

Committed evangelical Christian and active church member
Master's Degree in Field
Academic qualifications appropriate for responsibilities
Evidence of mastery of the subject(s) to be taught
Desire to instill Christian values through teaching and personal example

Preferred:           

Committed Southern Baptist
Previous work experience in higher education
Doctor's degree in field

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be accepted immediately.  Applications must include a letter of intent, curriculum vita, statement of educational philosophy, and a personal statement of faith. Interested individuals should:

  1. email your resume
  2. download and submit a letter of application including a statement of personal philosophy of teaching and Christian faith
  3. submit a curriculum vitae
  4. send three letters of reference to:

Dr. Susan Lynch
Search Committee Chair
Business Administration Department
College of Business & Computer Science
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO 65613
slynch@sbuniv.edu
Fax:  417-328-1887

Physical Therapy Faculty

The Department of Physical Therapy at Southwest Baptist University is seeking two individuals to join our dynamic entry-level doctoral curriculum. These positions are anticipated to fill expected vacancies during the academic year 2008-09. The ideal candidates will possess an earned doctorate in a related field and be expected to enhance and contribute to curricular content related to the Neurological or Musculoskeletal practice patterns. They should have previous academic classroom experience or experience instructing Physical Therapy students and possess prior experience in the development, implementation, and successful completion and publication of clinical research. ABPTS specialty certification is preferred.

The responsibilities of the successful candidates will include: leading courses commensurate with experience and academic preparation; writing, presenting and publishing scholarly papers; advising graduate students; and serving on Department, College, University, or Professional committees as appointed.

Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society. The Physical Therapy Department at Southwest Baptist University is dedicated to providing society with physical therapist who engage in the art and science of physical therapy with a Christian worldview. The graduate will be a clinician generalist who is prepared to provide physical therapy services for a diverse population in an evolving society and health care environment. SBU is located in Bolivar, Missouri, a town of 10,000 people with a low crime rate and strong community values. Located in the heart of southwest Missouri, Bolivar is just 30 minutes north of Springfield, 2 1/2 hours south of Kansas City, and 3 1/2 hours west of St. Louis. The candidates must be evangelical Christians with preference given to Southern Baptists.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled or closed, however, review of applicants will begin April 1, 2008. The intended start date for this position is August 1, 2008.  Interested individuals should:

  1. email your resume
  2. download and submit a letter of application including a statement of personal philosophy of teaching and Christian faith
  3. submit a curriculum vitae
  4. send three letters of reference to:
    Southwest Baptist University
    Department of Physical Therapy Search Committee
    1600 University Avenue
    Bolivar, MO 65613
    417.328.1672
    slesh@sbuniv.edu

Assistant Professor of Voice

RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor, tenure-track position. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

THE UNIVERSITY: Southwest Baptist University offers liberal arts and professional degrees and is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. Master's degrees are offered in education and business, and a doctoral degree is offered in physical therapy.

SBU is located in Bolivar, Missouri, a town of 10,000 population in southwest Missouri, 25 miles north of Springfield. The department of music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and employs eleven full-time and up to 10 part-time music faculty. Music facilities include the 1300-seat Pike Auditorium and Casebolt Music Center, which houses instrumental and choral rehearsal rooms and the 300-seat Meyer Recital hall. Music degrees are offered in church music, music education, general music, and music with elective studies in an outside field.

APPLICATION: Do not send recordings until requested. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of materials, if desired. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; deadline for materials is March 24, 2008.

Interested individuals should:

  1. email your resume
  2. download and submit a letter of application including a statement of personal philosophy of teaching and Christian faith to the address below
  3. submit a curriculum vitae to the address below
  4. send three letters of reference to:

    Dr. Jeffery Waters
    Chairman Department of Music
    Southwest Baptist University
    1600 University Avenue
    Bolivar, MO 65613
    417-328-1630/417-328-1637 (fax)
    jwaters@SBUniv.edu

Communication Faculty Position

RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS:

RANK AND SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Tenure-track position.

THE UNIVERSITY: Southwest Baptist University offers liberal arts and professional degrees and is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. Master's degrees are offered in education and business, and a doctoral degree is offered in physical therapy. SBU is located in Bolivar, Missouri, a town of 10,000 population in southwest Missouri, 25 miles north of Springfield.

The School of Communication Arts employs four full-time and three part-time faculty serving approximately 100 majors. Communication degrees and/or concentrations are offered in communication, public relations, journalism, mass communication, communication-theatre, and communication-theatre education.

APPLICATION: Deadline for applications is March 24, 2008.

Interested individuals should:

  1. email your resume
  2. download and submit a letter of application including a statement of personal philosophy of teaching and Christian faith to the address below
  3. submit a curriculum vitae to the address below
  4. send three letters of reference to:
    Ms. Penny Shaw
    Administrative Assistant
    College of Music, Arts and Letters
    Southwest Baptist University
    1600 University Avenue
    Bolivar, MO 65613
    417-328-1630/417-328-1637 (fax)
    pshaw@sbuniv.edu

Assistant Athletic Trainer/Approved Clinical Instructor

Location: Bolivar, Mo

Description:
This is a ten-month, approved clinical instructor faculty and assistant athletic trainer position. Southwest Baptist University is an NCAA Division II, MIAA Conference member. The Assistant Athletic Trainer portion is responsible for providing athletic training services to the athletic department under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer. The Approved Clinical Instructor portion is responsible for providing educational services to the Department of Athletic Training under the supervision of the Department Chair of Athletic Training.

Education & Experience:
Hold an earned academic master’s degree or higher in a relative discipline or field from a regionally accredited university or college. Demonstrate appropriate work or professional experience and be NATABOC Certified for a minimum of one year. Currently holds or is eligible to hold a Missouri Athletic Training License. Be an Evangelical Christian. Preferred previous college athletic training and/or ATEP experience.

Application Process:
Interested individuals should:

  1. email your resume
  2. download and submit a letter of application including a statement of personal philosophy of teaching and Christian faith to the address below
  3. submit a curriculum vitae to the address below
  4. send three letters of reference to:

Todd A. John MA ATC/L
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
Email: tjohn@sbuniv.edu

Dean – College of Science and Mathematics

Southwest Baptist University invites applications for Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics beginning June 1, 2008.  The Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics works under the administrative direction of the Provost and serves on the Deans Council, Academic Council, and the University Planning Advisory Council.  The college is composed of the departments of athletic training, biology, chemistry and physics, mathematics, and physical therapy. 

In addition to these departments, the dean directs the Darrell R. Strait Center for the Integration of Science and Christian Faith. The dean coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the instructional programs in the college, as well as manages the college budgets.  The dean is responsible for working with the various departments to identify and implement appropriate programs for serving the needs of the college, University, and community.  The dean supervises the department chairs and works with them in organizing search committees and conducting searches to fill faculty openings.  The dean is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans and long- and short-range goals and objectives for the college.  The dean advises students, communicates with current and prospective students, and teaches 6 hours per semester.  The person holds faculty rank and as a faculty member is on tenure track.  It is a 12-month position.

Education and Experience:
Required:

Preferred:  Previous administrative experience  

Application Process: Review of applications will begin February 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled, with a target date of June 1, 2008. 

Interested individuals should:

  1. email your resume
  2. download and submit a letter of application including a statement of personal philosophy of teaching and Christian faith to the address below
  3. submit a curriculum vitae to the address below
  4. send three letters of reference to:

         Dr. Rosalyn Snellen
            Southwest Baptist University
            1600 University Avenue
            Bolivar, MO  65613

Instructor/Assistant/Professor of Nursing

Southwest Baptist University invites applications for a ten-month, tenure-track position in Nursing beginning fall 2007 semester.

Position: Full-Time Faculty (tenure-track), St. John’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, BSN Program.

Job Description:

Department: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is composed of two full-time faculty members, all located at the Springfield Campus. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is housed in the St. John’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences along with the Associate of Science in Nursing , and the Associate and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Occupational Technology, and the Associate in Applied Science programs for Emergency Medical Technicians – Both Basic and Paramedics.

Level:Instructor/Assistant professor

Qualifications:

Experience:

Application Process:
Interested individuals should:

  1. email your resume
  2. download and submit a letter of application including a statement of personal philosophy of teaching and Christian faith to the address below
  3. submit a curriculum vitae to the address below
  4. send three letters of reference to:
    Dr. Martha Baker
    Search Committee Chair
    Southwest Baptist University
    4431 S. Fremont
    Springfield, MO  65804

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Southwest Baptist University offers liberal arts and selected professional degrees and is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. Master's degrees are offered in education, educational administration, and business administration. A doctoral program is offered in physical therapy. Total enrollment is 3,440, with 1,514 undergraduate students on the Bolivar campus, 190 on the Mountain View campus, 215 on the Salem campus and 515 on the Springfield campus. SBU also has a number of graduate students and locations.