McPherson College seeks an enthusiastic student-centered professor to join the Mathematics and Computer Sciences Department for the 2025-26 academic year as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science. This is a full-time, tenure-track, and benefits eligible position.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for providing 24 credit hours of instruction in computer science per year. The person in this appointment will teach major and general education courses, design and offer online courses when possible, maintain regular office hours, attend meetings, advise Computer Science majors, assist with recruiting, participate in the governance of the college, and perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned.

A minimum of a Ph.D. degree in computer science or a related field is preferred (ABD candidates as well as candidates with master’s degrees will also be considered for this appointment). The ideal candidate will have teaching or scholarly experience in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity, data science/analysis, machine learning, or software development. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of high-quality teaching experience at the collegiate level. Candidates must possess the ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to diverse students, and facilitate student learning. Special consideration will be given to candidates with online teaching experience.

To apply:  Complete the quick and easy online application below and submit a letter of interest addressing your ability to meet the qualifications specified in this position announcement. Other required application materials include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the search and screening process), and names of and contact information for five professional references.

Review of applications will begin early in March 2025 but will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

McPherson College seeks an enthusiastic student-centered professor to join the Behavioral Sciences Department for the 2025-26 academic year as an Assistant Professor of Sociology. This is a full-time, tenure-track, and benefits eligible position.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for providing 24 credit hours of instruction in Sociology and Criminal Justice per year. The person in this appointment will teach major and general education courses, offer up to two online general education classes per year, maintain regular office hours, attend meetings, advise Behavioral Sciences majors, assist with recruiting, and participate in the governance of the college, and perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned.

A minimum of a Ph.D. degree in Sociology or a related field is preferred (ABD candidates as well as candidates with master’s degrees will also be considered for this appointment). The ideal candidate will have teaching or scholarly experience in one or more of the following areas: criminal justice, diversity, urban sociology, social problems, social work, research methods, and introduction to sociology. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of high-quality teaching experience at the collegiate level. Candidates must possess the ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to diverse students, and facilitate student learning.

To apply:  Complete the quick and easy online application below and submit a letter of interest addressing your ability to meet the qualifications specified in this position announcement. Other required application materials include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the search and screening process), and an list of names of and contact information for five professional references.

Review of applications will begin early in March 2025 but will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Matt Skillen, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at [email protected].

McPherson College seeks an enthusiastic student-centered professor to join the Business Department for the 2025-26 academic year as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Business. This is a full-time, renewable, benefits eligible position.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for providing 24 credit hours of instruction in Business, Accounting, and Healthcare Finance per academic year. The person in this appointment will teach major and general education courses, offer one or two online classes per year, maintain regular office hours, attend meetings, advise Business majors, assist with recruiting, participate in the governance of the college, and perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned.

A minimum of a Ph.D. degree in Business is preferred (ABD candidates as well as candidates with an MBA will also be considered for this appointment). The ideal candidate will have professional, academic, or scholarly experience in one or more of the following areas: accounting, healthcare finance, and/or business law. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of high-quality teaching experience at the collegiate level. Candidates must possess the ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods and modalities (in-person and online), relate to diverse students, and facilitate student learning.

To apply:  Complete the quick and easy online application below and submit a letter of interest addressing your ability to meet the qualifications specified in this position announcement. Other required application materials include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the search and screening process), and a list of names of and contact information for five professional references.

Review of applications will begin early in March 2025 but will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Matt Skillen, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at [email protected].