NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

Center for Academic Success & Advising

CASA Assistant Professor & Director of Tutoring (INTERNAL)

Description of Position 

The Center for Academic Success & Advising (CASA) serves the NNU community by 

collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to implement best educational practices. 

CASA leads by modeling a growth mindset, engaging students in metacognitive processes, 

reinforcing resilience, and participating in scholarship to strengthen NNU’s values of truth, 

transformation, community, and service. CASA promotes a student-centric approach to 

increasing academic success and responsible student engagement through a relational 

advising lens. 

The CASA Assistant Professor/Director of Tutoring is a member of the CASA team under 

the supervision of the center's director and within Academic Services. This person is 

integral in helping all NNU students advance in their academic plan of study as they pursue 

their educational goals.  The position is a 10-month, tenure-track faculty position. 

Northwest Nazarene University is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene and seeks to 

reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, 

administration, and students. All those interested are encouraged to apply and will be 

evaluated equitably. 

Scope of responsibilities: 

• 1/2-time Director of Tutoring. Collaborates with the Writing Center Director in managing 
• subject-area tutoring, including the training and supervision of student tutors. 
• 1/2-time Math Instruction. The courses are to be determined based on the applicant’s 
• education and experience. 
• 10-Month Appointment. Tracks math placement and student registration for all 
• incoming students. 
• Serves on elected/appointed University committees, councils, and commissions 

Qualifications: 

• A master’s degree is required, preferably in the area of math, math education, or another related field
• Experience implementing successful math intervention strategies
• Experience with face-to-face and online teaching, tutoring, and/or advising is preferred
• Experience working with or being able to personally identify with first-generation undergraduate students and/or underrepresented students is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to relate meaningfully with students and have a strong commitment to student success
• A self-starter with the ability to lead innovative and diverse initiatives benefiting students and the university
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to mitigate conflict and manage stressful situations
• Ability to work well within a team and promote collaboration and cooperation
• The University requires that all candidates have a Christian perspective (preferably in the Wesleyan traditions), and must be comfortable with, and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU.

Compensation 

The salary will be determined based on the educational background and experience of the 

candidate. NNU’s benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance for the 

employee and family, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition benefits for the 

employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, sabbatical 

experiences, and an excellent retirement plan.

Application Process 

To be considered for this position, a complete application must be received, including all of the following:

• Letter of interest
• Application form
• Curriculum vita
• Responses to the NNU Christian Mission
• Statement describing your philosophy of Christian higher education
• Statement describing your philosophy of teaching
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Letter of reference from current pastor
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable for the hiring process, official required upon hire)

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended.)