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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 (75%):

Full-time faculty members must commit a minimum of 40 hours weekly. Within this framework:

• A minimum of 75% (~30 hours weekly) is allocated for teaching, doctoral committee, or doctoral chair endeavors, including preparation, instruction, facilitation, support, and evaluation.
• In the situation of vacation time, Full Time Faculty should contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at least 3 months prior to the scheduled vacation.
• Faculty take active roles in teaching weekend professional format courses. Full time faculty are required to attend and participate in three (3), twenty-four hour, Professional Weekend Residencies Weekends per academic year.
• Outside of classroom commitments, faculty maintain a strong commitment to student success.

Faculty Leadership and Scholarship (20%):

20% (~8 hours weekly) of the faculty's time is devoted to:

• Collaborate with fellow faculty members on curriculum and assessment design and review, including serving as subject matter experts and playing an active role in student outcome assessments and accreditation processes
• Mentor and coach other faculty when needed, including new faculty onboarding support.
• Explore, implement, and measure instructional best practices and innovative ideas for improved student outcomes.
• Engage in scholarship and research projects that align with university’s priorities and programmatic accreditation requirements
• Engage with program chairs and deans in growth and improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities (5%):

Apart from the above, faculty members will:

• Pursue professional development (20-24 hours annually).
• Participate in college and university governance, such as Program Advisory Council, Faculty Senate quarterly meetings, college faculty meetings, and faculty senate activities.
• Offer academic advice to referred students.
• Support the college and colleagues to uphold the institutional mission.
• Represent Westcliff professionally at internal and external events.
• Handle other assignments, projects or tasks as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Qualified to teach at least 8 courses in 2 or more disciplines
• Mastery of effective instructional strategies both online and on campus
• Dedication to student and institutional success
• Relevant industry experience and classroom insight
• Knowledge and commitment to conduct scholarly activities to contribute to the field of practice
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Learning Management System (Moodle experience preferable) and relevant technological tools

Experience and Education:

• Expereince teaching in a DBA program and coaching DBA students
• Project Managemetn Professional (PMP) designation 
• Terminal degree relevant to university’s programs from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Three to five years of teaching both online and in-person
• At least five years of progressive industry experience

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer