Part-time Business Faculty (On Campus)
Accepting applications
About this position
Southern Wesleyan University’s (SWU) Benson School of Business invites applications for adjunct positions for face-to-face undergraduate teaching in business-related areas for our traditional on campus programs. (This is a part-time onsite position. To apply for remote online business positions, please go to the Online Part-time Business Faculty position listing.)
Current Content Areas Needed
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Benson School of Business at SWU offers three undergraduate degrees in business:
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree includes concentrations in Economics and Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. Minors are offered in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Marketing, and General Business.
The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership includes concentrations in Business Management, Human Resource Management, and Ministry Management.
The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Marketing combines Marketing and Media Communication.
In addition to specific academic requirements, SWU strives to create a distinctively Christian environment that fosters the integration of faith, learning, and living. Successful candidates must enhance and support this mission. To view the university's profile visit About SWU. To learn more about The Wesleyan Church, visit wesleyan.org.
To be considered for employment, applicants must complete an application for employment and provide written responses giving evidence of a Christian testimony and how faith and learning are integrated into the applicant's teaching.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
1. The adjunct instructor will teach undergraduate business courses in a classroom on Southern Wesleyan’s campus in Central, SC, engaging students in relevant discussions and assessing their learning progress.
2. Each week, the adjunct instructor will have posted office hours on campus for student meetings. The minimum expectation is one office hour per one hour of course instruction. The instructor will also need to respond to questions via the Canvas inbox or SWU email.
3. The adjunct instructor will utilize Microsoft Windows applications and the Canvas online learning management system (LMS) for instruction and feedback. Student interactions may be scheduled remotely using Microsoft Teams.
About our ideal candidate
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education. For teaching in the undergraduate program, a graduate degree, such as an MBA or MS in the content area needed, is required. Terminal degrees in business or related fields are preferred.
2. Teaching Experience. Face-to-face teaching experience is required. Experience in the instructional design of courses is a plus. Corporate/business training experience will be considered. Online teaching experience may be accepted. Onboarding training will be required of all SWU adjunct instructors.
3. Course Information. Undergraduate courses vary from introductory to capstone courses. Each adjunct will be credentialed in courses based on their degrees and experience.
4. Technology. SWU is committed to maximizing the use of technology in its daily operations and in achieving its strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be comfortable and familiar with the use of technology within the academic environment, including Canvas (LMS).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Mission and Lifestyle Expectations. The university is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Wesleyan-Holiness theological tradition. In light of SWU's unapologetically Christ-centered mission, all employees are expected to embrace the university's Statement of Faith, respect its Wesleyan heritage, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations.
2. Physical/Environmental Requirements. Ability to sit or stand in a classroom for up to 1.5 hours. Visual acuity necessary to grade assignments, engage in online course formats, and manage files. Teaching in an on-site format requires the adjunct to be available to the needs of students.
3. Pre-employment Screening. Employment is contingent on the completion a criminal background screening.
BEFORE YOU APPLY Applicants should be prepared to provide written responses, as follows:
- Personal Christian testimony
- Personal ministry, church involvement or spiritual growth
- Integration of faith and learning in your teaching
In addition to completion of the online application, please provide the following digital documents:
About us
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Southern Wesleyan University to provide and maintain equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), disability, genetic information, veteran-status, age, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies. The University reserves its right to operate as a church-related institution and to develop policies consistent with the religious tenets of its sponsoring denomination, The Wesleyan Church, and is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended). University Mission Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. In addition to specific academic requirements, SWU provides quality undergraduate and graduate programs in a distinctively Christian environment that fosters the integration of faith, learning, and living. Candidates for employment must support the Christian mission of the university and give evidence of successful professional experience, mature faith, and consistent Christian lifestyle.
To view the university's profile, visit About SWU. To learn more about The Wesleyan Church-it's history, beliefs, and position on current issues-visit wesleyan.org/about. Applicants for employment are encouraged to view the following links providing additional information about how our campus community lives out these beliefs and practices.
Statement of Purpose
Doctrinal Statement
Community Expectations
University Core Values Christ Centered: Purpose, Scholarship, Community, Transformation
- Purpose: A specific calling for a unique role in our world.
- Scholarship: Academic excellence in an innovative faith-centered environment.
- Community: Belonging to a connected and compassionate body of learners.
- Transformation: Christ’s redemptive work in individual and corporate life.
We believe that every individual has a God given purpose, brought to fruition by the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit and the challenge of scholarship. As we participate in a consecrated community of learners we are continuously transformed into the image of Christ both individually and corporately.
