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The University of Saint Francis is accepting applications for the following open positions. Resumes with three professional references should be emailed to searchcommittee@sf.edu with the position title in the subject line, sent by mail to:

Search Committee
(Position Title)
University of Saint Francis
2701 Spring Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46808

The University of Saint Francis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 


Part Time Secretary

The University of Saint Francis has an opening for a part time secretary in its Campus Ministry Department.  Under the direction of the Director of Campus Ministry, position provides secretarial support for the Director and the rest of the department, including routine and non-routine secretarial services.  Handles a wide variety of situations that occur in the operation of the office and provides secretarial support.  Quality service is essential in this public relations position to establish positive first impressions and expectations of continued quality service. It is therefore imperative that the Secretary impart the University’s Quality Service Standards, listed as follows:

  1. Promptness, timeliness of information and actions, availability, and ability to respond
  2. Accuracy:  Correct information and actions
  3. Personalization:  Personal contact, personal relationships, and use of names
  4. Professionalism:  Attitude, discretion, appearance, language, honesty, follow-through and accountability
  5. Courtesy:  Politeness, listening, and kindness
  6. Knowledge:  Answers, ideas, and problem solving

This is 10-month position

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Minimum of high school diploma or its equivalent; course work or training in office operations including typing, filing, office procedures, word processing, and spreadsheets.  Prefer college course work.

Experience:

One to three years of office experience, preferably in a university setting or ministry setting (parish, Catholic school, etc)

KNOWLEDGE, DISPOSITIONS, AND SKILLS:

To apply, submit letter of interest, resume and the contract information for three professional references by February 8, 2012, by email to searchcommittee@sf.edu or by mail to the address above.


 

FULL-TIME, TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION

Keith Busse School of Business & Entrepreneurial Leadership

University of Saint Francis invites applications for experienced faculty teaching in the area of Accounting within its Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership (SOBEL) for fall 2012.  The ideal candidate is an individual with solid professional experience, solid academic preparation, an understanding of national and global business issues, and a true passion for helping students become successful, well-rounded business leaders. While professors are not required to be Catholic or Franciscan, they are expected to understand and adhere to the Franciscan values, as described on the University’s website.

The School is accredited by ACBSP.  Therefore, the candidate selected must participate in a process of continuous improvement of academic programs and services. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a strong brand in business and entrepreneurship within a student-centric environment.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Responsibilities & Requirements:   Applicants should be familiar with the document, Ex Cordia Ecclessiae, agree to comply with its principles, and are supportive of our Catholic mission.  The successful candidate will teach a total of four 3-credit courses per semester at the graduate and/or undergraduate level to majors and non-majors. Faculty members within SOBEL also advise students, honor office hours, and serve on university, school, faculty and accreditation committees.

Application Instructions:
E-mail a letter of interest, including salary expectations and recent evidence of successful teaching, current CV, and names, phone numbers, and contact information of three professional references to searchcommittee@sf.edu.  Official transcripts are required before appointment.

 **Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

 


 Assistant Professor of English

The University of Saint Francis invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, beginning August 15, 2012.  We seek a specialist in rhetoric and composition, including writing pedagogy.  Additionally, applicants should demonstrate ability to teach in at least one of the following areas:  history of the English language or general education literature courses, including online courses.  The course load for this position is 4/4.

Requirements:  Ph.D. (ABD will be considered); evidence of successful teaching; a commitment to the university’s Catholic and Franciscan Mission and Values; and a demonstrated enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching, research, and service in a university that offers degree programs in the liberal arts, professional, and pre-professional programs.

Interested applicants should submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference by email to searchcommittee@sf.edu or by mail to the address above.  Official transcripts will be required upon hire.  Review of applications will begin January 27.