Assistant Professor, Aftermarket Management

Northwood University; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Midland, Michigan is seeking an Assistant Professor in Aftermarket Management. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, significant experience in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry, and a record of teaching at the undergraduate level. The role involves teaching, curriculum planning, and engaging in research activities, emphasizing personal responsibility and enterprise. This full-time position should resonate with the institution's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience directly related to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry.
• Experience training and/or teaching.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Automotive Aftermarket Management, Management, and/or Marketing.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum planning and review.
• Supervise internships and/or practicum.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Participate in professional/instructional development.
• Serve as department chair and program quality lead.
• Participate in university committee activities.
• Engage in recruitment and retention activities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Industry experience

Teaching at undergraduate level

Research and scholarly activities

Curriculum planning

Education

Master's degree in a business-related discipline

Doctorate or terminal degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Professor, Aftermarket Management

Northwood University seeks a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, significant industry experience and a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level to begin teaching in the Spring 2026 semester at our Midland, Michigan campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of assistant professor.

Responsibilities

Northwood University is a teaching-focused university with HLC and ACBSP accreditation offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business-related disciplines. The teaching load for full-time undergraduate faculty is 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters).

• Teach undergraduate courses in Automotive Aftermarket Management, Management, and/or Marketing.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum planning and review.
• Supervise internships and/or practicum.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Participate in professional/instructional development.
• Serve as department chair and program quality lead.
• Participate in university committee activities.
• Engage in recruitment and retention activities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in a business-related discipline.
• Five or more years of experience directly related to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry.
• Experience training and/or teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate or terminal degree from accredited institution (such as J.D., Ph.D., OBA; ABD candidates considered if completion date is within one year of hire).
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses.

Expectations

Northwood University stands apart in higher education with a philosophy grounded in The Northwood Idea — emphasizing freedom, free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government. We seek individuals who are both accomplished in their professions and inspired by the power of enterprise to improve lives. The ideal candidate will feel a strong alignment with Northwood’s mission and values, embracing a culture of academic excellence, accountability, and earned success.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about The Northwood Idea philosophy and outcomes at https://www.northwood.edu/about/.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Higher Education