Director and Full-Time Faculty - Online Business Programs

About the role

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is looking for a Director and Full-Time Faculty for its Online Business Programs, a remote position reporting to the Dean for Academics of the College of Business Administration and the Dean of the College of Leadership and Professional Studies. The role combines program leadership, faculty oversight, student affairs and teaching, and requires the candidate to be a professing Christian willing to support the university's Christian mission.

Key responsibilities

• Design, review and approve program curriculum and develop policies and procedures supporting the program's mission, goals and outcomes.
• With the COBA Dean for Academics, hire, evaluate and supervise all program faculty, prepare job advertisements, interview applicants and run hiring committee meetings.
• Serve on the program faculty, teach a course load consistent with the Faculty Handbook using adult-learning methods, give timely feedback and redesign one course per year.
• Manage student affairs, including reviewing transfer credit requests and new student applications for admission compliance.
• Maintain curriculum alignment with university, college and accreditation standards, prepare the Outcomes Assessment Report and take part in program review and strategic planning.
• Engage in an ongoing research agenda and professional development, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Required profile

• PhD, DBA or other terminal degree in Business Administration or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of quality research in the last ten years, such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations or program evaluation reports.
• Instructional experience and teamwork experience, including in an online environment preferred.
• Proficiency in APA style and computer literacy.
• Reliable internet connection and the ability to travel to Dallas and Abilene occasionally.
• Willingness to receive additional training and faculty mentoring.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Workday, Google Workspace, Canvas and Bridge (online learning platforms).
• Cybersecurity, Title IX and ADA awareness as required by compliance officers.
• Strong written and oral communication, collaboration, organization and project management, and ability to work independently.