Associate Professor of Education

The University of Mobile invites applications for a full-time/tenure track position of Associate Professor of Education.  The successful candidate will be a Christian who is an active member in a local church; and who supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (https://umobile.edu/about/mission/)Candidates must hold a terminal degree or the equivalent. A minimum of five years of teaching experience is required in a P-12 school system as well as a minimum of five years of teaching experience in an institution of higher education. This position will begin in January of 2020.

Position responsibilities include the following:

• Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations.
• Faculty member will be responsible for teaching a wide variety of education courses.
• Faculty member may also supervise field, clinical, and practicum students.
• The faculty member must exhibit potential for teaching excellence, knowledge of emerging trends in the field, and a working knowledge of how students learn.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or a well-developed research agenda is also encouraged.
• Faculty may be required to teach evening classes as well as online and hybrid courses. Training in the development and delivery of online instruction is provided by the university.
• Faculty must be available to work special campus events as well as school of education events when needed.

Application materials should be sent to Dr. Carolyn Corliss, University of Mobile, 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, AL 36613-2842. Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to ccorliss@umobile.edu.  For a complete list of required application materials, visit:

https://umobile.edu/about/employment/

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered academic community providing liberal arts and professional programs to renew minds through intellectual and spiritual development for the fulfilling of one’s professional calling. The University is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is committed to excellence in academics through offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education levels. 

The University of Mobile is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees.

Trumpet Adjunct Instructor 

The Alabama School of the Arts at University of Mobile invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor for Applied Trumpet. 

The Adjunct Instructor reports to the Associate Dean of the University of Mobile’s Alabama School of the Arts. The successful candidate will be energetic, dynamic, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Professional performance experience and teaching in higher education is desired.

A list of required application materials can be found at http://umobile.edu/employment/and should be sent to:

 University of Mobile
Alabama School of the Arts
Attn: Kenn Hughes
5735 College Parkway
Mobile AL 36613-2842

 Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to khughes@umobile.edu.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

School of Nursing

The University of Mobile invites applications for a full-time position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing the successful candidate will be energetic, dynamic, and possess strong interpersonal and educational skills. Experience in the areas of medical surgical nursing and nursing education are desired. The faculty member will teach pertinent courses in the department, prepare course materials and assignments, advise students, engage in curriculum review and development, coordinate practicums and assist with some online delivery. An earned doctorate and higher education experience is preferred. The School of Nursing, which resides within the University of Mobile’s College of Health Professions, is accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education).

A list of required application materials can be found at http://umobile.edu/employment/ and should be sent to:

Dr. Sarah Witherspoon
University of Mobile
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613-2842

Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to switherspoon@umobile.edu.

Ballet Instructor 

Department of Theater

Part Time
Compensation Status: Salaried
Reports to: Rebeca Lake, Theater Chair

Job Description: 
Ballet Instructor for 1.5 hour class that meets weekly. The class is for musical theater majors, but is open to students from other majors. This means that the skill level of the students can vary. We offer Beginning Ballet in the fall semester and Intermediate Ballet in the spring semester,

Primary Responsibilities: 
Lead a weekly class
Tailor class to needs of students; providing a simplified and advanced version of choreography if needed
Teach technique as well as choreogrpahy
Instruct students on how to warm up, stretch, maintain a healthy dance regimen
Teach auditions skills; teach how to learn and perform a dance at audition speed.

Jazz Instructor 

Department of Theater

Part Time
Compensation Status: Salaried
Reports to: Rebeca Lake, Theater Chair

Job Description: 
Jazz Instructor for 1.5 hour class that meets weekly. The class is for musical theatre majors, but is open to students from other majors. This means that at the skill level of the students can vary. We offer Beginning Jazz in the fall semester and Intermediate Jazz in the spring semester.

Primary Responsibilities: 
Lead a weekly class
Tailor class to needs of students; providing a simplified and advanced version of choreography if needed
Teach technique as well as choreogrpahy
Instruct students on how to warm up, stretch, maintain a healthy dance regimen
Teach auditions skills; teach how to learn and perform a dance at audition speed.

Tap Instructor 

Department of Theater

Part Time
Compensation Status: Salaried
Reports to: Rebeca Lake, Theater Chair

Job Description: 
Tap Instructor for 1.5 hour class that meets weekly. The class is for musical theatre majors, but is open to students from other majors. This means that at the skill level of the students can vary. We offer Beginning Tap in the fall semester and Intermediate Tap in the spring semester.

Primary Responsibilities: 
Lead a weekly class
Tailor class to needs of students; providing a simplified and advanced version of choreography if needed
Teach technique as well as choreogrpahy
Instruct students on how to warm up, stretch, maintain a healthy dance regimen
Teach auditions skills; teach how to learn and perform a dance at audition speed.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS

The School of Education at University of Mobile invites applications for adjunct Instructors in the following programs:

Technology
Higher Education Leadership and Policy (Pending SACSCOC approval)
Health Education
Early Childhood

Adjunct Instructors teaching in the above fields report to the Dean of the University of Mobile’s School of Education. The successful candidate will be energetic, dynamic, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Experience in higher education teaching as well as online course development and facilitation is desired.

A list of required application materials can be found at https://umobile.edu/about/employment/ and should be sent to:

Dr. Carolyn D. Corliss
University of Mobile
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613-2842

Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to ccorliss@umobile.edu.

The College of Arts and Sciences at University of Mobile invites applications for adjunct Instructors in the following programs:

Biology
Chemistry
Communication
English
Government and Law
History
Latin
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Sociology

Adjunct Instructors teaching in the above fields report to the Dean of the University of Mobile’s College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will be energetic, dynamic, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Experience in higher education teaching as well as online course development and facilitation is desired.

A list of required application materials can be found at https://umobile.edu/about/employment/ and should be sent to:

Dr. Lonnie A. Burnett,
University of Mobile
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613-2842

Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to lburnett@umobile.edu.

The School of Health and Sports Science at University of Mobile invites applications for adjunct Instructors in the following programs:

Kinesiology
Exercise Science
Sport Administration
Sport Ministry
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Physical Education/Health Education

Adjunct Instructors teaching in the above fields report to the Chair of the University of Mobile’s Department of Kinesiology. The successful candidate will be energetic, dynamic, and possess strong interpersonal skills as well as have at least a Master’s degree in the field of Kinesiology. Experience in higher education teaching, online course development and facilitation is desired.

A list of required application materials can be found at https://umobile.edu/about/employment/ and should be sent to:

Dr. Lori DeLong
University of Mobile
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613-2842

Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to ldelong@umobile.edu.

The School of Business at University of Mobile invites applications for adjunct instructors in the following areas:

Accounting
Business Analytics
Computer Science
Digital Media
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Nonprofit Leadership
Software Development

Adjunct Instructors teaching in the above fields report to the Dean of the University of Mobile’s School of Business. The successful candidate will be energetic, dynamic, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Experience in higher education teaching as well as online course development and facilitation is desired.

A list of required application materials can be found at https://umobile.edu/about/employment/ and should be sent to:

Dr. Todd Greer
University of Mobile
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613-2842

Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to tgreer@umobile.edu.

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered academic community providing liberal arts and professional programs to renew minds through intellectual and spiritual development for the fulfilling of one’s professional calling. The University is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is committed to excellence in academics through offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education levels.

The University of Mobile is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees.

Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship

University of Mobile Office of Advancement

Annual Giving/Stewardship/MGO Position Description

This position will focus on the expansion of current annual giving opportunities for the purpose of increasing annual contributions to the University of Mobile.  The secondary areas of responsibility will include stewardship initiatives and the solicitation of major gifts.

The Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship will also work to ensure effective administration of annual fund gifts through acknowledgment letters, recognition of donors in the Annual Report, and the delivery of any necessary reports and communications, such as pledge reminders, to appropriate constituents.

Through personal visits, this individual will identify, cultivate, and steward meaningful relationships with established and potential donors, seeking and securing unrestricted gifts for the Annual Campaign, as well as identifying major gifts and planned giving prospects.

In communication with the Vice President of Advancement, the candidate will create and manage a comprehensive fundraising plan and appeal schedule for the University of Mobile.  They will implement strategies to achieve Annual Campaign goals, and create and manage a multidimensional appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of mediums (e.g., electronic solicitation, social media, Project Give, year-end giving, direct mail appeals, face-to-face solicitations) to communicate with potential and current donors. 

• Work with the advancement team and database manager to manage gift acknowledgment procedures.
• Responsible for preparing weekly, monthly, and other relevant Annual Fund reports.
• Work collaboratively with database manager to reconcile bi-monthly reports, develop custom reports, and add appeal codes to Raiser’s Edge.
• Provide regular annual giving program updates for Board of Trustees and administrators.
• Research, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward assigned pool of managed prospects.
• Utilize Raiser’s Edge to track visits, produce contact notes, and conduct appropriate constituent follow-up within two weeks.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Advancement Office to coordinate appropriate Annual Campaign solicitations, including strategy and stewardship of donors and prospects.
• Work with Marketing Office to create appeals and marketing materials, and to maintain annual giving section on the UM website.
• Attend on-campus and off-campus events, as necessary.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, graduate degree preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a nonprofit environment, with a track record of success in annual giving. Experience promoting and managing previous annual giving programs is highly desirable.
• Proven and successful experience performing personal solicitations of annual fund gifts.
• A strong sense of fundraising ethics and practices, and respect for confidentiality of donor information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to develop and execute long-range plans.
• A highly energetic and enthusiastic personality, with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Raiser’s Edge knowledge strongly preferred.
• The ability to travel domestically to meet with donors and prospects.
• Experience with advancement volunteer management is highly preferable.

Vice President for Advancement

Department:  Office of Advancement

The University of Mobile seeks an energetic and resourceful professional with proven leadership experience to become our next Vice President for Advancement.  Reporting to the President, the VP for Advancement will serve on the President’s Cabinet and oversee all aspects of the department.

Position Summary:

The Vice President for Advancement is responsible for developing and managing a department that identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors. This position is also responsible for cultivating strong relationships with individual donors, alumni, foundations, corporations and friends of the university for the purpose of securing planned gifts, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, capital campaigns, and grants.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all institutional fund-raising programs, including annual giving, deferred giving, capital giving, and special project giving;
• Conducts ongoing identification, research, and evaluation of prospective donors;
• Identifies, solicits and cultivates planned giving and endowed scholarship prospects for the University;
• Coordinates cultivatable efforts with donors and prospective donors;
• Maintains an ongoing program of foundation and corporate cultivation and solicitation;
• Maintains accurate and current records of donors;

• Coordinates the activities of establishing long-range gifts, and makes available to donors current income tax information;
• Defines and implements procedures for gift receiving, receipting, and acknowledging;
• Attends and assists with advancement and university events and fundraisers, as needed; and
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President.

Qualifications:

• Christian who is an active member in local church;
• Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation(https://umobile.edu/about/mission/);

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred;
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in major donors and gift solicitation or substantial equivalent experience required;
• Experience in higher education environment, having participated in a comprehensive capital campaign preferred;
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred;
• Experience in a sales environment preferred; and
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred

Salary:  Negotiated based on qualifications and experience.

Application materials should be sent to Dr. Lonnie A. Burnett, University of Mobile, 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, AL 36613-2842. Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to lburnett@umobile.edu.  For a complete list of required application materials, visit:

https://umobile.edu/about/employment/

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered academic community providing liberal arts and professional programs to renew minds through intellectual and spiritual development for the fulfilling of one’s professional calling. The University is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is committed to excellence in academics through offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education levels. 

The University of Mobile is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees.

Tier 1 Helpdesk Analyst

Department: Information Technology

Employment Status: Full-time

Full-time or part-time (PT is less than 30 hrs. per week):

FLSA Status (exempt or non-exempt): 

Salaried or Hourly:

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer/IT Director

Work Schedule:  M-F 8:30am – 5:00pm

Job Description:  The Tier 1 Helpdesk Analyst is the first point of contact for end-user support. The Analyst will provide excellent customer service and technical support by configuring, customizing, and testing hardware/software systems including Active Directory, User and Computer/Group Policy configuration, and Office 365 support.

Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):

• Christian who is an active member of local church.
• Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (https://umobile.edu/about/mission/)
• An Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with IT or networking experience and/or certification
• Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.
• Windows OS and Mac OS X, Mobile device knowledge and troubleshooting experience

 Position Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations.
• Handle Tier 1 helpdesk service requests through tickets or phone
• Install and configure computer operating systems and applications.
• Troubleshoots network connectivity and desktop performance issues.
• Support Mac and PC hardware, printers, scanners, VOIP phone systems, and computer peripherals.
• Active Directory, file and printer server maintenance.
• Client PC connectivity – Ethernet, TCP/IP and VPN

Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to lwinbush@umobile.edu.

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.

Business Office Assistant

College and/or School (if applicable):
Department(if applicable): Business Office
Employment Status:
Federal Work Study
Part-time student worker:
Reports to:  Carol Camp, Lona Brown or Jena Benton
Work Schedule: 

Job Description: 

Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):

• Christian who is an active member in local church.
• SupportsStatement of Christian Affirmation(https://umobile.edu/about/mission/)
• Enjoys meeting the public
• Enjoys assisting with questions
• Comfortable working with numbers and adding machine
• Comfortable working on a computer
• Appreciative of confidentiality of financial records
• Comfortable working with cash and making change
• Word, Excel experience helpful
• Ability to have set hour schedule

Position Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations.
• Answering questions about student accounts
• Accepting cash, check or credit card payments
• Receipting payments
• Cashing checks
• Answering phone
• Filing

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.

Career Coach  

College and/or School (if applicable):
Department(if applicable): Student Success
Employment Status:
Federal Work Study – Yes
Part-time student worker:
Reports to: Lawrencine Mason
Work Schedule:  Monday thru Thursday depending on class schedule

Job Description: 

Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):

• Christian who is an active member in local church.
• SupportsStatement of Christian Affirmation(https://umobile.edu/about/mission/)
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent writing skills (grammar and spelling)
• Ability to prepare and present PowerPoint presentations
• Ability to work with students one on one and in a group
• Ability to prepare job postings
• GPA of 2.75 or above
• Have own transportation
• Good communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram) including posting, tagging, inviting etc.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations.
• Prepare and present PowerPoints in classes and in the Student Success Resource Center for all career related topics such as writing a cover letter, resume, reference page, interviewing skills, and developing a career portfolio.
• Prepare job postings for MyUM according to the proper format.
• Responsible for meeting with students by appointment or walk-in to give guidance in preparing cover letters, resumes, reference pages, and all other career portfolio documents.
• Responsible for responding to student emails regarding career documents.
• Responsible for assisting with on campus student events such as Preview Day, Ram Expo, etc. and arranging advertisements for career prep events.
• Keep Student Success staff up to date about social networking trends; offer recommendations etc.
• Other duties as required

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.

School of Business Work Study

College and/or School (if applicable): School of Business
Department(if applicable):
Employment Status:
Federal Work Study
Reports to:  J.B. Locke
Work Schedule:  10 hours per week

Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):

• Christian who is an active member in local church.
• Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (https://umobile.edu/about/mission/)
• Dependable
• High initiative
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Punctual
• Takes directions well
• Good grammar skills
• Good telephone etiquette
• Produce accurate and neat work
• Ethics/ confidentiality of information

Skills:

• MSOffice products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Filing
• Use of copier/printer
• Good typing skills
• Internet research knowledge

Preferably non-School of Business major

 Position Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations.
• Clerical Position in the School of Business.

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.