Assistant Professor, Management

Northwood; Midland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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 2027 semester at our Midland, Michigan campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of assistant professor.

Northwood University expects the new faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in Management, Leadership, International Business and Entrepreneurship, and to participate in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Management, Entrepreneurship or related field from an accredited institution.
• Significant industry experience in managerial or leadership roles and entrepreneurial activities.
• Experience teaching in management and entrepreneurship at undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Management, Leadership, International Business and Entrepreneurship.
• Participate in curriculum planning and review.
• Supervise internships/practicum and advise students.
• Engage in research, scholarly activities, and service to the university.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Industry leadership

Undergraduate teaching

Student engagement

Oral and written communication

Education

Master's degree in Management/Entrepreneurship

Job description

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 2027 semester at our Midland, Michigan campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of assistant professor.

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 is30 credit hours per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Management, Leadership, International Business, and Entrepreneurship. Additional responsibilities and expectations may include participation in on-going curriculum planning and review; internship and/or practicum supervision; research and scholarly activities; professional/instructional development; university committee activities; recruitment and retention activities; and other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Master's degree in Management, Entrepreneurship or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Significant industry experience in managerial or leadership roles and entrepreneurial
• Experience in training and/or teaching in management and entrepreneurship disciplines.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide and diverse range of students and colleagues.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in a variety of delivery formats.

Preferred:

• 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.

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/