Employment Opportunities at NGU

Faculty Positions

American Historian

The Department of History and Political Science at North Greenville University invites applications for the position of assistant professor of history, with a start date of August 2012. The successful candidate will possess a PhD in American History (ABD will be considered) and be responsible for teaching introductory and upper-level courses. Although the ideal candidate will be a generalist in American History, the ability to offer a course in non-Western or World History will be a plus. Evidence of strong teaching skills, expertise in using technology in instruction, and ability to teach online classes are also pluses.  Duties include student advising, service on faculty committees, and integrating your faith with your teaching.  Please send letter of application, CV, personal statement of faith, statement explaining how you integrate your faith and your teaching, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. H. Paul Thompson, Jr., Chair, Department of History and Political Science, North Greenville University, PO Box 1892 Tigerville, SC 29688.  North Greenville University is a member of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and requires all faculty and staff be committed Christians.  Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Non-Western Historian

The Department of History and Political Science at North Greenville University invites applications for the position of assistant professor of non-Western history. The successful candidate will possess a history PhD (ABD will be considered) with a concentration in one of the following areas:  Middle East, East Asia, South Asia, North or East Africa, the Indian Ocean region, or World History, and be responsible for teaching introductory and upper-level courses.  Evidence of strong teaching skills, expertise in using technology in instruction, and ability to teach online classes are pluses.  Duties include student advising, service on faculty committees, and integrating your faith with your teaching. Please send letter of application, CV, personal statement of faith, statement explaining how you integrate your faith and your teaching, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. H. Paul Thompson, Jr., Chair, Department of History and Political Science, North Greenville University, PO Box 1892 Tigerville, SC 29688. North Greenville University is a member of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and requires all faculty and staff be committed Christians.

Faculty and Adjunct Positions Open in The College of Science and Math

The College of Science and Math of North Greenville University have full-time faculty or adjunct positions open in the following areas: Biology (Plant Science), Physical Science (Integrated Physical Science, Conceptual Physics and/or Astromony), Mathematics, and Health Promotion and Wellness.

An earned doctorate is preferred, but a candidate with a masters degree may be considered. Interested applicants should submit a current resume, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of faith, three letters of reference, and copies of all transcripts to Dr. Thomas Allen, Dean of the College of Science and Math, North Greenville University, PO Box 1892, Tigerville, SC  29688 or email to tallen@ngu.edu.

North Greenville University is a member of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and requires all faculty and staff be committed Christians. 

Full-Time and Adjunct Openings in Biology

The College of Science and Mathematics at North Greenville University announces openings for a full-time and adjunct faculty in Biology (to teach freshman labs, plant science, and Embryology) and adjunct faculty in Health Promotion and Wellness.  An earned doctorate is preferred.  The successful candidate will also advise students, develop a research program utilizing undergraduates, seek outside research funding, and contribute to program and department development.

North Greenville University is a member of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and requires all faculty and staff to be committed Christians.

Interested applicants should send their resume to:  Dr. Tom Allen, Dean, College of Science and Mathematics, P. O. Box 1892, Tigerville, South Carolina, 29688 (tallen@ngu.edu).

Biology Lab Coordinator Position

The College of Science and Math of North Greenville University is seeking to fill a full-time Lab Coordinator position. Responsibilities will include maintaining and organizing the Biology and Chemistry chemical and supply stock rooms, submitting purchase requisitions for approval, ordering approved items, and ensuring items received are inventoried.

This person will work closely with the Biology faculty to determine items required for the weekly labs and will be responsible for setting up the Biology labs. The Lab Coordinator will act as a liaison between our research groups and supply houses.

Duties will include cleanliness of labs, proper waste removal and the overseeing of workstudy students. Some lab teaching may be involved and other duties as determined by the Dean of the College of Science and Math.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a science field. Please send resume to: Dr. Thomas Allen, Dean of the College of Science and Math, North Greenville University, PO Box 1892, Tigerville, SC  29688 or email to: tallen@ngu.edu.

North Greenville University is a member of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and requires all faculty and staff be committed Christians.

Mathematics Faculty Positions

The Department of Mathematics at North Greenville University invites applications for two permanent full-time positions starting in August 2012. 

The successful candidate will have:

• An enthusiastic and evidenced Christian faith and be committed to excellence in education in a biblically sound, Christ-centered environment.
• An earned doctorate in Mathematics or a related field.  Both pure and applied math positions are available.  ABDs will be considered.  A minimum of 18 hours of graduate credit in mathematics is required (as per SACS).  Graduate studies in a secondary area would be beneficial.
• A minimum of two semesters of teaching experience with evidence of the ability to teach a wide range of courses from developmental math to senior level courses.  Candidates with 10 or more years of experience will be given preference.
• A passion for working with students both within and outside the classroom and the ability to engage undergraduate students in research and publication.

Located in the Appalachian foothills north of Greenville, South Carolina, North Greenville is a growing, SACS-accredited university of approximately 2,500 students.  The math department has seen tremendous growth and now boasts 70 full-time math majors.  North Greenville University is a member of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and requires all faculty and staff to be committed Christians.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy in a Christian liberal arts environment, a statement of faith, a written response to the NGU mission and philosophy statements, a cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references. Please email these along with a completed NGU employment application and any inquiries to mathsearch@ngu.edu.  The application form can be downloaded at job-openings.php and should include an original signature from the applicant. 

Assistant Professor of Theater Design

North Greenville University – Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for an assistant professor of DESIGN/TECH beginning August, 2012. Primary responsibilities include teaching introductory through advanced courses in design/tech, designing for campus productions, and advising students on thesis projects on campus and in internships with local theatres. Required: MFA, PhD or equivalent professional experience and a record of successful college level teaching. Start date August 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2011.

North Greenville University is a member of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and requires all faculty and staff be committed Christians.

Send a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, curriculum vitae and three recent letters of reference to:

Dr. Dale Savidge, Chair
Department of Theatre
North Greenville University
P.O. Box 1892
Tigerville SC 29688

dsavidge@ngu.edu  
864/977-2081 

Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing

North Greenville University is seeking an Assistant or Associate professor to teach introductory level and upper level Marketing courses.  On-line teaching capability is desirable but not required.  An earned doctorate in Business or Marketing with a minimum of 18 hours of graduate level work in Marketing is required.  ABD candidates in the final stage of completing the dissertation may be considered.

North Greenville University is a member of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and requires all faculty and staff be committed Christians.

Send official transcripts for all degrees, an up-to-date curriculum vitae that includes three academic/professional references and a statement of your faith to:  Dr. Ralph Johnson, Dean, College of Business and Sport Professions, North Greenville University, P. O. Box 1892, Tigerville, South Carolina, 29688.

Staff Openings

There are no available staff positions at the present time.