Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Science

Description

Job Summary: MidAmerica Nazarene University, located in Olathe Kansas, invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Social Science. The position is a full-time faculty appointment. Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate a commitment to higher education delivered with a Christ-centered worldview, a strong commitment to the servant leadership model, and be able to successfully perform the following responsibilities.

Position Description:

• Teaches a variety of sociology and psychology social science related courses and other elective courses that fit with specific interests and qualifications.   
• Advises students in course selection and career/graduate school planning.
• Provides leadership for the sociology program within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and assists the Department Chair with program management tasks.
• Engages in program growth strategies.  Department is interested in expanding its focus to include addictions support/counseling, non-profit leadership, and health psychology.
• Participates in scholarly activities.
• Provides leadership for the minor degree programs in sociology and social justice.
• Serves on Department and university committees.
• Works collegially with Departmental and cross campus faculty.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Evidence of high-quality teaching and desire to actively participate in student mentorship is highly preferred.
• A doctorate in sociology, psychology, or related field.  ABD with strong experience will be considered.
• A record of successful experience in higher education and/or other educational environments, including mentoring students.
• History of successful engagement with social service agencies.  Prefer experience working for, supporting, or collaborating with faith-based organizations.
• A track record as a collaborative, servant-driven leader with outstanding written, oral and interpersonal skills.

Application:

• Letter of application
• Complete curriculum vita
• Copies of University transcripts from all universities from which degrees were received (scan and attach)
• Statement of faith, including personal faith history and vision for integrating faith and learning in social sciences. (2 pages maximum)

Questions about the application process may be directed to the HR Generalist, Abigail Harris, at abrubaker@mnu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Rick Hanson, Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at rdhanson@mnu.edu.

Statement of Faith:  MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude and action.  While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicant’s central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant’s Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one’s faith, one’s family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant’s faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion,* age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students, in the hiring process, during employment, and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the university’s full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/jobs.