Job description

REPORTS TO: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

STATUS: Full-Time

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $47,000 – $55,000

ABOUT VILLA MARIA COLLEGE: Villa Maria is a private higher education institution offering a wide variety of academic programs. Villa is in Cheektowaga, New York, bordering the City of Buffalo; a metropolitan area known for its affordability, its four seasons, and for being the “City of Good Neighbors.”

MISSION STATEMENT: Villa Maria College is a Catholic, Franciscan college, founded by the Felician Sisters, which uses innovative strategies to educate and empower a diverse student body to positively impact their communities. Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Statement: At Villa Maria College, we value diversity and respect for human dignity as foundations for our collective growth. We develop effective reciprocal relationships based on compassion, trust, and authenticity. To fulfill this purpose, we welcome all students and employees who contribute to the richness of our diversity. We work every day to ensure that all who join our inclusive community have what they need to realize their full potential.

OUR CORE VALUES: Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Solidarity with People in need.

POSITION SUMMARY: Villa Maria College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Business to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester of undergraduate courses. They will provide quality instruction, develop and refine curriculum, serve as an academic advisor for students in the program, participate in recruitment activities, serve committees, participate in program assessment, and engage in professional development activities in the field. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in marketing as well as the ability to teach in a range of undergraduate business courses.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a minimum of twenty-four credit hour equivalences per year;
• Provide student-centered instruction in all courses;
• Provide direction and climate for effective learning;
• Design means of evaluating and improving the teaching/learning process in the classroom;
• Pursue professional development and growth;
• Review and develop curricula;
• Serve as academic advisor to students;
• Participate in program assessment activities;
• Participate in program and College accreditation activities;
• Submit attendance. grades, and required reports to appropriate offices;
• Attend scheduled meetings and maintain regular office hours;
• Develop plans for the use of equipment, instructional aids, and supplies;
• Assist in the development of grant materials relevant to the faculty member’s role and duties at the College;
• Assist in the preparation of program and recruitment materials and participate in recruitment activities;
• Participate in program advisory council activities and meetings;
• Review and update specific program library holdings;
• Collaborate with the Department Chairperson in performing program administrative duties, including program course scheduling; interviewing and hiring part-time faculty members; preparing and monitoring program budgets, conducting program reviews; and others;
• Serve on committees of the College;
• Assist and participate in any other activities related to the respective program;
• Assist the Department Chairperson in assessing the effectiveness of the program;
• Support the mission and objectives of the College;
• Participate in College functions;
• Assume other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chairperson, the Provost, or the President or his/her designee as needed to meet the needs of the College mission.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in field or related field required.
• Evidence of teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Industry experience (if relevant) preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills. Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with students.
• Strong commitment to learn and be initiative-taking.
• Excellent managerial skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: General work environment requires the employee to consistently use manual dexterity in reaching, writing, navigating around the classroom/office space. This position requires fully functional vision and auditory abilities. This position may include hours standing and walking, including up and down stairs, moving items of up to twenty-five pounds. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be needed to perform work associated with this position. If the position requires use of vehicle for college purposes, a valid New York State driver’s license check may be required for occasional off- campus assistance and support.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT VILLA:

• Retirement plan offering generous employer match.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans with spouse, domestic partner, and dependent coverage available.
• Vacation and sick time package based on length of tenure.
• Summer schedule hours (varies based on job duties)
• Thirteen paid holidays, plus a full week for Winter Break
• Tuition exchange and tuition waiver benefits
• An overall outstanding work culture with an opportunity to make a positive impact on students.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Villa Maria College management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs, as necessary.

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Villa Maria College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation or preference, national or ethnic origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected classifications in admissions, employment, or any other aspect regarding the conduct of College programs and activities. Should you require accommodation, according to the guidelines of the ADA, please seek the counsel of the Director of Human Resources for assistance.

Villa Maria College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation or preference, national or ethnic origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected classifications in admissions, employment, or any other aspect regarding the conduct of College programs and activities.