Full Time MBA Professor/EP Center Director School of Business El Paso, Texas

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1 Full Time MBA Professor/EP Center Director School of Business El Paso, Texas Howard Payne University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Background investigations will be conducted. The University is a "Drug Free Workplace." Applicants and employees may be required to take a drug and alcohol test at any time. POSITION AVAILABLE: CLASSIFICATION: Professor, Associate Professor of Business/Director of El Paso Center Faculty Rank Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Full-Time, Exempt Faculty Includes full benefits including undergraduate tuition waivers for eligible dependents POSTING DATE: April 24, 2014 EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: July 1, 2014 Job Summary Teach a half load (12-16 credit hours in the fall and spring semester) of university courses for graduate students, including evening and Saturday classes, and serve on a 12 month contract as the Director of the HPU El Paso Center by performing the following duties. The detailed Job Description for this position is available at: Minimum Qualifications - A doctoral degree in business is required with preference to management. Applicants with "All but Dissertation (ABD) will be considered, but if hired, a condition of employment will be for the faculty member to provide an official transcript with their terminal degree posted within one (1) year of appointment to the faculty at Howard Payne University. The individual should have a good working knowledge of Blackboard; Commonly used Internet browsers; Microsoft Office, Excel and Word software. Expectations - Howard Payne University is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and seeks to employ Christians, who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. The University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Howard Payne University expects its employees to be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission, purpose, vision and curriculum of the University. As a result, the University expects employees to lead lives of service through active involvement in Christian religious life both on campus and through a local Christian church. Your signature on the Job Description indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements. Additional information about the University is available at Application Procedure: To be considered, applicants must submit an Employment Application (available at: a letter of application addressing in detail how they meet the position requirements, curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, copies of most recent teaching evaluations and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Ms. Misti Watson Administrative Assistant, Business and Human Resources Howard Payne University 1000 Fisk Avenue, Suite 210 Brownwood, TX Phone: (325) hr@hputx.edu Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applications received by June 1, 2014

2 Job Description Job Title: Professor, Associate Professor of Business/Director of El Paso Center Department: Office of Extended Programs Reports To: Dale Meinecke, Assistant Vice President for External Programs FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time Faculty Prepared By: Dale Meinecke Prepared Date: April 23, 2014 Approved By: Bill Fishback, Assistant Vice President for Business and Human Resources Approved Date: April 23, 2014 Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas seeks to employ evangelical Christians, with preference given to Baptists, who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. Howard Payne University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian mission and purpose of Howard Payne University and lead lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church. As a condition of employment, employees are paid by Direct Deposit. Your signature on this job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of these statements. Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity. Job Summary - Conducts University courses for undergraduate and graduate students by instructing, assessing, and advising students and striving to fulfill the University's mission statement and the business department mission of preparing well-educated business professionals. The professor will teach a half load (12 16 credit hours in the fall and spring semester) of university courses for undergraduate and/or graduate students, including evening and Saturday classes, and serve on a 12 month contract as the Director of the HPU El Paso Center by performing the following duties. The detailed Job Description for this position is available at: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. The Department Head, Dean, or Provost may assign other duties. Professor: 1. Teaches one or more subjects under the proposed Master of Business Administration degree program. 2. Prepares and delivers lectures to students. 3. Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. 4. Stimulates class discussions. 5. Compiles, administers, and grades examinations. 6. Directs research of other teachers or graduate students working for advanced academic degrees. 7. Performs related duties such as advising students on academic and vocational curricula. 8. Serves on faculty committee as assigned. 9. If a scheduled course does not make, additional responsibilities might include student recruitment, writing and/or research. 1

3 Director: 1. Manages staff personnel, including yearly annual performance reviews. 2. Coordinates with EP Center staff/faculty/assistant VP for Extended Programs to lay out strategic goals for each semester to include recruiting, marketing/advertising, increased academic programing, business/facility improvements, fundraising initiatives, and student development agendas. 3. Develops and manages annual EP Center overall budget. 4. Spends time in community relations activities (i.e., Chamber of Commerce events, associational and church programs, developing partnerships with area business and organizations, etc.). This would include developing a professional advisory council of leading El Paso community leaders who share the vision and mission of the HPU EP Center. 5. Creates the academic schedule each semester in coordination with the Office Manager, respective Dean s office, and the Assistant VP for Extended Programs. 6. Provides initial interviews and gives recommendations for additional faculty/adjunct faculty needs to respective Deans and the Assistant VP for Extended Programs. 7. Receives student complaints and/or concerns and coordinates with the Assistant VP for Extended Programs to address situations. Supervisory Responsibilities - Directly supervises four employees in the El Paso Center. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 1. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures. 2. Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. 3. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 4. Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. 5. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. 6. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 7. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 8. Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results. 9. Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results. 10. Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and 2

4 external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills. 11. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. 12. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. 13. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 14. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. 15. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. 16. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. 17. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 18. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 19. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities. 1. Education and Experience A doctoral degree in business is required with preference to management. Applicants with "All but Dissertation (ABD) will be considered, but if hired, a condition of employment will be for the faculty member to provide an official transcript with their terminal degree posted within one (1) year of appointment to the faculty at Howard Payne University. 2. Language Skills - Must be able to read, write and converse effectively in English in order to follow the University's Administrative Policies and safely perform the essential duties of the job. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 3. Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 4. Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 5. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Blackboard; Commonly used Internet browsers; Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word software. 6. License - Must be at least 21 years of age and maintain a valid Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle, including personally owned vehicles, on behalf of the University. 3

5 7. Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 8. Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used in the routine cleaning and maintenance of University buildings and grounds; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. By my signature below, I confirm I have read, understand and can meet all of the expectations and physical requirements in this Job Description. Signature Date 4