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Southern Wesleyan University is an accredited, Christian university. The mission of the university is to provide 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.

Southern Wesleyan University does not discriminate in hiring and employment practices on the basis of race, national origin, sex, physical handicap, age, or veteran status of the applicant. To be considered for employment, however, applicants must complete an application for employment and a questionnaire giving evidence of a Christian testimony and of a willingness to support the beliefs and practices of the campus community.

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DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Southern Wesleyan University is seeking to fill the position of Dean of the School of Business. In addition to its main campus in Central, South Carolina, the university operates four regional adult learning centers in Greenville, Charleston, Columbia and North Augusta. The start date of the position is July 1, 2012.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include leading the business program in both the traditional and adult programs of the university. The programs include an undergraduate degree in both the traditional and adult environment as well as two graduate programs. Experience in ACBSP accreditation would be a plus. The successful candidate will serve at our main campus in Central, South Carolina and the duties will include some teaching load in addition to administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an earned doctorate (PhD or DBA) in a business discipline and must be qualified to teach undergraduate or graduate courses within the School of Business. The university is seeking an experienced candidate who will provide effective leadership built on the strengths of our business programs. Candidates must possess academic qualifications to support candidacy and a terminal degree in business or a business related field. Southern Wesleyan University strives to create a distinctively Christian environment that fosters the integration of faith, learning, and living. The successful candidate will be expected to promote the Wesleyan tradition of the university and must agree to live within the framework of the expectations of the Wesleyan Church. The university is actively seeking to increase the number of women and minorities within its faculty. For university profile, select the "About SWU" link.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position includes faculty rank and full benefits package. Interested candidates should submit the following items: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vita, including three references; 3) a faculty application (see "Faculty Application" link); and 4) a description of your view of the aims of Christian higher education (i.e., What should a distinctively Christian college or university be seeking to accomplish?). Submit all application materials electronically to scatron@swu.edu or by fax to 864-644-5980; or by mail to Dr. Keith Iddings, Provost, Southern Wesleyan University, 907 Wesleyan Drive/P.O. Box 1020, Central, SC 29630. For additional information, you may contact 864-644-5002. (Posted September 13, 2011)