Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Management

Job Description

The School of Business at the University of Indianapolis is seeking to add faculty to accommodate growth in its business programs. The School seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Management. This is a full-time, nine-month faculty position with a start date of August 2024. This position is a tenure track appointment.

Teaching requirements will consist of courses in management, quality management, organizational behavior or other related courses at the undergraduate level and graduate levels in MBA, Master of Science in Management or Strategic Leadership and Design programs. The normal teaching load is 24 semester hours per academic year. Teaching may occur in face to face or hybrid modalities. Excellence in teaching is paramount for success, so candidates with a track record of excellence in teaching at the higher education level will be strongly favored. Successful candidates should also have demonstrated abilities toward scholarly activity in their fields to advance knowledge as well as remain current. Professional certifications or continuing professional education is a plus. Service to the school, University and community are also requirements for the position. Business outreach efforts will also be involved with this position in the School’s Applied Business program.

The University of Indianapolis is a private, comprehensive university whose motto is “Education for Service. ” Ranked in the top tier of Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report, the university is situated in the 12th largest city in the United States, located on an attractive 65 acre urban campus in an area with an affordable cost of living. It is within a 10-minute drive of what Forbes magazine lists as one of “America’s Best Downtowns” where the potential for networking includes a rich social and intellectual confluence of professionals, artists, and cultural/educational events as well as amateur and professional sports. Founded in 1902, UIndy has a home campus of nearly 6,000 students. The ACBSP-accredited School of Business has a collegial faculty and is home to 700 plus students in 8 majors as well as in MBA, Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Data Analytics and Master of Science in Strategic Leadership and Design graduate programs as well as adult learning programs. Personal attention, small interactive classes, and flexible programming are the rule rather than the exception. The School curricula are built around Applied Business Projects and Experiential Learning. Faculty supervise student projects that work with clients in the local business community. The School also has a long-running joint degree program with Ningbo Tech University in Ningbo, China and teaches classes in English in Ningbo.

The ideal candidate would have PhD or DBA in management. Prior experience in applied consulting or work experience in the field is also desirable; prior quality teaching is essential.

Company Description

Become a Greyhound! The University of Indianapolis is a private, liberal arts university and home to a close-knit community of more than 700 faculty and staff supporting 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students on our main campus. We offer an inclusive work environment where your individual contributions will be recognized and rewarded and the University’s motto, “Education for Service,” provides the foundation for all our work.

Situated on 65 acres in the University Heights neighborhood and just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, UIndy’s campus is close to all of the cultural, shopping, sports, and recreational amenities you’d expect in the 13th-largest city in the United States. Want to cheer on your Hounds when they play their rivals in the Great Lakes Valley Conference? UIndy employees and their families enjoy free admission to home sporting events, and many arts and cultural events on campus are free for employees as well. The University is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including a generous time off policy, ensuring you can enjoy your time outside of work as you wish.

If you’re interested in joining our dynamic environment and experiencing hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application.

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
  
  

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of management courses at the undergraduate and master’s levels, including but not limited to: organizational behavior, leadership, management, organizational development, business communication, and strategic management.
• Develop and deliver course content that is current, engaging, and aligned with industry standards.
• Advise and mentor students, providing guidance on academic and career development.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
  
  

The normal teaching load is 24 semester hours per academic year. Teaching may occur in face to face or hybrid modalities. Successful candidates should also have demonstrated abilities toward scholarly research or a record of publication in their field. Service to the school, University and community are also requirements for the position. Business outreach efforts will also be involved with this position in the School’s Applied Business program.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate would have PhD or DBA in management
• Prior experience in applied consulting or work experience in the field is also desirable; prior quality teaching is essential
• Qualified candidates with Master’s degrees will be considered, provided they have significant professional experience and sufficient graduate hours in field.