Assistant/Associate Professor of Graduate Business (Open Rank) – Tenure Track (MBA Program)

Stonehill College; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehill College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Graduate Business to join a vibrant academic community. The new hire will support the MBA program, contributing to curriculum design while fostering diversity and inclusion among students.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-time experience in graduate higher education.
• Commitment to ongoing research productivity.
• Strong interest in teaching and mentoring graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curricular design of the MBA program.
• Teach a variety of graduate courses within the MBA program.
• Seek accreditation and quality assurance.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Diversity and inclusion

Curriculum design

Education

Doctoral Degree in relevant business discipline

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Graduate Business (Open Rank) – Tenure Track (MBA Program)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants should submit online (1) a letter of application (cover letter), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (a teaching philosophy/statement and summaries of student evaluations), (4) Diversity and inclusion: Candidates are encouraged to address their commitment to, and/or experiences with, creating an inclusive environment in the classroom. Two recommendation letters are required, and each should be submitted online by the person giving the reference. Please submit the required documentation via the URL link below. Please do not email documents.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Graduate Business (Open Rank) – Tenure Track (MBA Program)

Posting Number

Posting Number 2012001273P

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Regular/Temporary

Regular/Temporary Regular

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Calendar Type Academic Year

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Position Type

Position Type Faculty

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Position Summary Information

About Stonehill

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500 students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields. Stonehill College’s mission includes a commitment to fostering social justice.

Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values a diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage toward creating a more just and compassionate world.

Equal Employment Opportunity shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, and or ancestry. Stonehill College will adhere to the Federal Requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and its amendments, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practice Law, and all other applicable State and Federal laws. The College is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. All employees and applicants will be treated fairly, equitably, and with courtesy. Stonehill College encourages diversity and welcomes individuals who will enrich the cultural and diverse experiences of the campus. In accordance with Massachusetts law, employees of Stonehill College are considered employees-at-will.

Position Summary

The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies at Stonehill College invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Graduate Business to support the College’s planned MBA . Business focus areas could include Management, International Business, Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, or Accounting. The successful candidate would join the College’s full-time faculty with a wide range of disciplinary expertise and a commitment to fostering diversity among faculty and students. This is an on-campus position, and a qualified candidate must teach on the physical Stonehill College campus as well as online as we expand our online offerings. There is an opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity as the Coordinator of the MBA , depending on the rank/experience of the candidate.

The 36-credit Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) will be designed to meet the demand from employers and provide students with a comprehensive masters-level business education through an innovative and rigorous curriculum coupled with practical experience through paid residencies. The program is housed within the Department of Graduate Business Administration in the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies ( GPS ), alongside a growing number of AACSB -accredited graduate programs. GPS works closely and collaboratively with the Leo J. Meehan School of Business and working across the division and school is an expectation of all faculty members. The Stonehill MBA will prepare students with a deep understanding of essential business disciplines along with the capacity to identify and implement strategic decisions to drive organizational success. Students graduate with a portfolio of work demonstrating their abilities and receive practical leadership training.

The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies provides academic leadership and oversight of the College’s graduate and professional programs. GPS offers in-person, hybrid, and fully online master’s degrees, graduate certificates, and professional development in business, education, and professional programs in science. Our academic programs are designed to empower working professionals and recent graduates to expand their employment and career opportunities through rigorous, convenient, and flexible academic offerings. Faculty in the Division of Graduate and Professional studies work within their respective graduate department as well as collaboratively with joint and undergraduate colleagues in related undergraduate departments and Schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The faculty member will contribute to the curricular design of the MBA program, which will launch in in-person and online modalities in Summer 2025. The faculty member will also teach a variety of graduate courses within the MBA program, as well as ensure that the curriculum is relevant, up-to-date, and aligned with industry needs. Up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in business and business education is essential. In addition, as a member of GPS , the faculty will contribute to quality assurance and accreditation, assessment, community building, policy development, and liaising with external stakeholders.

As Coordinator of the MBA program, working under the Director of Graduate Business Administration and the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, this faculty role will have additional administrative responsibilities such as student recruitment efforts, student support and advising, faculty coordination and recruitment, and course scheduling.

Education and/or Experience

Doctoral Degree or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant business discipline. Additionally, 3-5 years of full-time experience in graduate higher education is expected. Administrative experience, such as serving as a Director or Chair, would also be helpful as this position may involve administrative responsibilities. Industry experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The applicant must commit to ongoing research productivity and demonstrate participation in the broader academic community in terms of journal review responsibilities, participation in academic conferences, and other academic roles. A commitment to service to the Department, School, and College is also essential. The applicant must show a strong interest in teaching and mentoring graduate students and enjoy working closely with student advisees to establish academic and professional goals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use their hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a graduate level position and evenings/weekend work is typical. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Licenses/Certifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants should submit online (1) a letter of application (cover letter), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (a teaching philosophy/statement and summaries of student evaluations), (4) Diversity and inclusion: Candidates are encouraged to address their commitment to, and/or experiences with, creating an inclusive environment in the classroom. Two recommendation letters are required, and each should be submitted online by the person giving the reference. Please submit the required documentation via the URL link below. Please do not email documents.

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

Cover Letter

Teaching Philosophy

Evidence of Teaching Excellence

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Optional Documents

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