Instructor of Finance, School of Agricultural Sciences/ Booth School of Business

PRIMARY DUTY: A nine-month non-tenure teaching position with a shared appointment in the School of Agricultural Sciences and the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business responsible for providing instruction in Agricultural Finance, Agricultural Law, and introductory classes in Business Finance. Ideal qualities: demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, student support, university service, and scholarly activity; ability to integrate technology and experiential learning into course materials; versatile and willing to serve as an integral part of a diversified and active team of faculty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach 12 credit hours per fall and spring trimesters to include Agricultural Finance, Agricultural Law, and Business Finance
2. Operate computer technologies relevant to the discipline
3. Supervise and advise students and student organizations
4. Be responsible for University service including committee work and participation in school activities
5. Commit to the development and execution of experiential learning opportunities
6. Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: MBA or MS in Agricultural Economics or Finance or a degree in a closely related field; Depending on education, additional certification of professional development may be needed

Experience: Knowledge of United States agricultural production systems; teaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or relevant industry experience

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills             

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in modern academic environment with individual faculty offices      

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Undergraduate and Graduate student assistants

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 7,200 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, names Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $7,200 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

SCHOOLS: The School of Agricultural Sciences has thirteen full-time faculty members. For more information, see www.nwmissouri.edu/ag . The Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business has twenty-three full-time faculty members and several adjunct faculty. The School of Business degree programs are ACBSP accredited. For more information see: http://www.nwmissouri.edu/business/index.htm

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 10, 2021

DATE AVAILABLE: January 3, 2022            

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by visiting http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below in order for them to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: A complete application consists of: 1) a letter describing your teaching experience and suitability for the position; 2) a current resume; 3) unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required before hire); and 4) a list of at least three references with contact information. 

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:            

Dr. Rod Barr, Director

School of Agricultural Sciences

800 University Drive

Maryville, MO 64468

Phone: 660-562-1620

Email: rbarr@nwmissouri.edu

OR

Dr. Ben Blackford, Director

Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business

Northwest Missouri State University

800 University Drive

Maryville, MO 64468

Phone: 660-562-1282

Email: blkfrd@nwmissouri.edu