Full-time Faculty

Benedict College anticipates hiring for the following positions for the 2013-2014 academic year pending budget approval:

Faculty Administrator Positions

• Dean, School of Education
• Chair, Department of Social Work
• Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Faculty Positions

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• English
• History
• Mathematics
• Music
• Recreation and Leisure Services
• Sport Management
• Social Work

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Submit faculty application, letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, vitae, and transcripts to:

Academic Affairs Search Committee
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 705-4749
academicaffairs@benedict.edu

Part-time Faculty

Benedict College welcomes applications for Part-time Faculty in the following disciplines for the 2013-2014 academic year:

• Accounting
• Art
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Environmental Health Science
• Child & Family Development
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Elementary Education
• English
• Economics
• English
• History
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Mathematics
• Mass Communication
• Music
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Recreation and Leisure Services
• Religion and Philosophy
• Sport Management
• Social Work
• Sociology

Applications for part-time instructional (adjunct faculty) positions are accepted on a continuous basis and remain active for twelve (12) months.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

(1) Master's Degree with 18 course hours of graduate level courses in the subject area(s) which support curriculum content; (2) Prior college teaching experience preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit faculty application, letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, vitae, and transcripts to:

Academic Affairs Search Committee
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 705-4749
academicaffairs@benedict.edu

POSITION: Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Social Sciences and Criminal Justice
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Overtime is required as needed and may include weekends and holidays
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and credentials

REPORT TO: Department Chair, Social Sciences and Criminal Justice

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The successful candidate will teach a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, conduct scholarly work, advise and recruit students, and develop courses and programs. In addition to teaching introductory criminal justice courses, the successful candidate should be able to teach Criminology, Criminal Law, Research Methods, and Statistics, as well as courses in the applicant’s area of expertise.

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology is preferred, but ABD in Criminal Justice or Criminology will be considered, with the Ph.D. awarded within one year of appointment. Experience in Homeland Security. The candidate must demonstrate interest in or expertise with developing educational/instructional technologies and teaching methods, in research and evaluation methods. Evidence of teaching potential, research competence and scholarly promise is also required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in a relevant area of study
• Experience conducting short and long range planning
• Experience in supervising, evaluating, and supporting faculty
• Demonstrated evidence of management skills (including budgets and faculty assignments)
• Five years of experience in higher education administration
• Successful research and/or accreditation track record

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All qualified applicants should submit a completed Benedict College application, three reference letters, official college transcript(s) and resume to:

Office of the Dean
ATTENTION: Dr. Charles P. Austin, Sr.
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
austinc@benedict.edu

Position is open until filled.

No phone calls to the school please.

POSITION: Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: School of Education/Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and credentials
TYPE: Full-time Tenure Track

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation is comprised of three majors: (1) recreation and leisure services; (2) public health; and (3) sport management. The chair is responsible for the leadership and administration of the department's teaching, research and scholarship, and service mission. The chair is expected to coordinate the work of the instructional staff to include developing course outlines, ordering textbooks, providing oversight for class coverage, monitoring faculty instruction and advisement, and providing representation at meetings and events. The chair is also responsible for approving leave requests, conducting faculty evaluations, resolving student issues, recommending personnel, arranging for departmental supplies and facilities, recommending course offerings, implementation of a student recruitment and retention plan, and developing and managing budgets. Additionally, the chair will assess program outcomes and make adjustments accordingly. These and other functions as assigned are to be documented for routine reporting and assessment purposes. The chair will lead the faculty to increase the department's scholarship and service work, particularly in the area of health disparities. Additional duties may also be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in a relevant area of study
• Experience conducting short and long range planning
• Experience in supervising, evaluating, and supporting faculty
• Demonstrated evidence of management skills (including budgets and faculty assignments)
• At least three years of experience in higher education administration
• Successful research and/or accreditation track record

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All qualified applicants should submit a completed Benedict College application, three reference letters, official college transcript(s) and resume to:

Office of Human Resources
ATTENTION: Academic Affairs
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
academicaffairs@benedict.edu

Position is open until filled.

No phone calls to the department please.

POSITION: Chair, Department of Social Work

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: School of Education
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Overtime is required as needed and may include weekends and holidays
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and credentials

REPORT TO: Dean, School of Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Chair is responsible for the leadership and administration of the department's teaching, research and scholarship, and service mission. The chair is expected to coordinate the work of the instructional staff to include developing course outlines, ordering textbooks, providing oversight for class coverage, monitoring faculty instruction and advisement, and providing representation at meetings and events. The chair is also responsible for approving leave requests, conducting faculty evaluations, resolving student issues, recommending personnel, arranging for departmental supplies and facilities, recommending course offerings, implementation of a student recruitment and retention plan, and developing and managing budgets. Additionally, the chair will assess program outcomes and make adjustments accordingly. These and other functions as assigned are to be documented for routine reporting and assessment purposes. The chair will lead the faculty to increase the department's scholarship and service work, particularly in the area of gerontology. Additional duties may also be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in a relevant area of study
• Experience conducting short and long range planning
• Experience in supervising, evaluating, and supporting faculty
• Demonstrated evidence of management skills (including budgets and faculty assignments)
• Five years of experience in higher education administration
• Successful research and/or accreditation track record

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All qualified applicants should submit a completed Benedict College application, three reference letters, official college transcript(s) and resume to:

Office of Human Resources
ATTENTION: Academic Affairs
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
academicaffairs@benedict.edu

Position is open until filled.

No phone calls to the department please.

POSITION: Assistant Professor - Sport Management

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: School of Education/Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and credentials
TYPE: Full-time Tenure Track

Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

The School of Education at Benedict College seeks faculty in Sport Management. The Department is interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic program through their teaching, research, and service. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include college retirement, medical and life insurance plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full-time tenure track position to teach core courses in the area of Sport Management;
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students in Sport Management;
• Maintain a program of research and scholarship; and
• Engage in service activities.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (ABD & Master’s Degree considered) with at least one graduate degree in Sport Management;
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching;
• Evidence of ability to develop an active research program, which may include a record of publications, professional presentations and grant writing;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, sports management professionals, and the general public;
• Demonstrated knowledge of COSMA accreditation requirements; and
• Active participation in professional organizations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A complete application will include the following: Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three (3) Letters of Reference, official transcripts of earned degrees, and a completed Benedict College Application which can be downloaded from Benedict College website. Send application packet to:

Office of Human Resources
ATTENTION: Academic Affairs
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
academicaffairs@benedict.edu

Position is open until filled.

No phone calls to the department please.

POSITION: Assistant Professor - Recreation and Leisure Services

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: School of Education/Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and credentials
TYPE: Full-time Tenure Track

Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

The School of Education at Benedict College seeks faculty in Recreation and Leisure Services. The Department is interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic program through their teaching, research, and service. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include college retirement, medical and life insurance plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full-time tenure track position to teach core courses in the area of Recreation and Leisure Services;
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students in Recreation and Leisure Services;
• Maintain a program of research and scholarship; and
• Engage in service activities.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (ABD & Masters considered) with at least one graduate degree in Recreation,

Parks and Leisure Services;

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching;
• Evidence of ability to develop an active research program, which may include a record of publications, professional presentations and grant writing;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, recreation managers, and the

general public;

• Demonstrated knowledge of NRPA accreditation requirements; and
• Active participation in professional organizations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A complete application will include the following: Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three (3) Letters of Reference, official transcripts of earned degrees, and a completed Benedict College Application which can be downloaded from Benedict College website. Send application packet to:

Office of Human Resources
ATTENTION: Academic Affairs
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
academicaffairs@benedict.edu

Position is open until filled.

No phone calls to the department please.

POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor - Social Work

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: School of Education/Social Work
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and credentials
TYPE: Full-time Tenure Track

Department of Social Work

The School of Education at Benedict College seeks faculty in Social Work. The Department is interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic program through their teaching, research, and service. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include college retirement, medical and life insurance plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full-time tenure track position to teach courses throughout the curriculum in the CSWE accredited undergraduate Social Work Program;
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students in Social Work;
• Maintain a program of research and scholarship; and
• Engage in service activities.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Masters in Social Work required, PhD in Social Work preferred;
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching;
• Evidence of ability to develop an active research program, which may include a record of publications, professional presentations and grant writing;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and the general public;
• Demonstrated knowledge of CSWE accreditation requirements; and
• Active participation in professional organizations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A complete application will include the following: Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, three (3) Letters of Reference, official transcripts of earned degrees, and a completed Benedict College Application which can be downloaded from Benedict College website. Send application packet to:

Office of Human Resources
ATTENTION: Academic Affairs
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
academicaffairs@benedict.edu

Position is open until filled.

No phone calls to the department please.

Employment Applications (Faculty & Staff).

Benedict College is an independent, four-year, co-educational, liberal arts Historically Black College located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Benedict College is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, nation origin, religion, or disability in educational programs, activities, and employment.