Position Title:       Adjunct Instructor

Department:      International School of Business (ISOB)

Supervisor:     Dean, International School of Business

Category:     Adjunct

Status/Type:   Part-time (contingent) / Professional-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Adjunct Instructor, ISOB, teaches courses in accounting, finance, and management. Multiple Adjunct Instructors are needed for the spring and fall 2009 semesters. Opportunities for longer-term teaching assignments may become available.

Required Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. or a D.B.A in accounting, finance, or management. A master's degree with appropriate professional certifications (CPA, CMA, CFP, CFA, etc.) will also be considered.
2. Previous teaching experience and proven effective teaching methods
3. Experience and comfort working in a team-oriented environment

Desired Qualifications:

1. Previous experience teaching and academic advising at the college or university level
2. Availability to work as an Adjunct Instructor on a long-term basis
3. Ability and willingness to serve the university and the university community beyond basic teaching requirements
4. Experience working with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Teach various undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Accounting (courses include Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, International Accounting, Management Accounting), Finance (courses include Corporate Finance, Global Finance, Financial Management, Investments, Options and Futures (and derivatives), Financial Markets and Institutions, Personal Finance, Insurance, Estate Planning, and Retirement Benefits Planning), and Management (courses include International Business, Leadership, Production & Operation Management, and International Business Law).
2. Provide academic advisement to students
3. Encourage student growth and development
4. Perform other duties as required or assigned
5. Adhere to university policies and procedures
6. Work collegially and professionally with students, employees and external constituents
7. Support institutional identity and mission of Finlandia University as “a learning community dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service”

Application Procedure:

Mail or e-mail the following:

1) letter of application indicating area(s) of teaching interest, brief statement of teaching philosophy, and qualifications;

2) resume or curriculum vitae;

3) transcripts; and

4) names and contact information of three professional references, to:

    Ann Testini, Director of Human Resources

    Finlandia University

    601 Quincy St .

    Hancock , MI 49930

     ann.testini@finlandia.edu

Applications will be accepted immediately and will continue until the position(s) are filled.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Services

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Services
Department: Social Sciences
Supervisor: Dean, Suomi College of Arts and Sciences
Category: Faculty, tenure-track
Status/Type: Full-time (8 months) / Professional - Exempt

Position Summary:
The Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Services is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position . The duties of the Assistant/Associate Professor include teaching assignments, student advising, curriculum development, university service, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
1. A doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology or social work
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community

Desired Qualifications:
1. A license or license-eligibility in Michigan
2. College or university teaching experience

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Teach psychology and human services courses in bachelor degree programs
2. Supervise university students working/learning in field placements
3. Advise students by providing academic guidance and support for development of professional practice skills.
4. Participate in the evaluation and development of academic program curricula
5. Participate in collaborative projects and/or research with public health professionals
6. Participate in curricular and program assessment
7. Perform various administrative duties as required and assigned
8. Serve on appropriate university committees as assigned
9. Assist other university departments in recruiting and retaining students
10. Adhere to university policies and procedures
11. Work collegially and professionally with students, employees, and external constituents
12. Support institutional identity and mission of Finlandia University as “a learning community dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service”
13. Perform other duties as required, as assigned by supervisor, or in accordance with the faculty handbook

Application Procedure:
Mail or e-mail letter of application addressing the qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of four current professional references, and transcripts of all academic work to:
Ann Testini
Director of Human Resources
Finlandia University
601 Quincy St.
Hancock, MI 49930
ann.testini@finlandia.edu

Position could begin spring semester 2008 or fall semester 2009 depending on the availability of selected candidate.

Review of applications begins immediately until position is filled.

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