Jobs at Rockhurst University

Tenure-track assistant professor to launch and lead a Politics, Law, and Ethics major and direct pre-law program. Teach undergraduate political science (including introductory and specialization courses), advise students, develop curriculum and 3+3 law-school agreements, produce peer-reviewed scholarship, supervise independent study, and serve on college and university committees.

Advise undergraduate College of Business & Technology students on course planning, graduation requirements, major exploration, transfer credit, and graduate preparation. Maintain advising records, evaluate student needs, develop educational plans, coordinate orientation/SOAR activities, refer students to support services, participate in Student Success Network, assist faculty with student concerns, and promote inclusivity across the college.

Teach graduate-level education courses, supervise doctoral student research, maintain an active scholarly agenda, develop and assess courses, and mentor/advice graduate students.

Teach undergraduate and graduate information systems courses and lead curriculum, student recruitment, advising, and industry engagement for the MSIS and related programs. Develop program content, collaborate with faculty and external partners, and support program growth and alignment with industry needs.

Provide armed uniformed patrol of campus and surrounding neighborhood by vehicle, bike, golf cart, or foot. Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, alarms, and escorts; conduct investigations and complete reports. Maintain safety of people and property and perform access control, locking/unlocking, and community-oriented policing duties.

Tenure-track, 11-month Assistant Professor role teaching and supervising doctoral and graduate students, supporting undergraduate teacher candidates, leading courses (e.g., Foundations of Special Education, Research Methodology I/II, Research Capstone I/II), maintaining an active research agenda, engaging in scholarship, service, advising, mentoring, and course development and assessment. Specialization in Special Education preferred.

Provide high-level administrative support to the Provost and VP for Mission and Ministries, managing calendars, communications, travel, governance logistics, events, records, and strategic project coordination while maintaining confidentiality and advancing the university's Catholic, Jesuit mission.