Assistant Professor, Management

Lewis University; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis University in Romeoville, IL, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Management. The appointment focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate Management courses on our Romeoville and Oak Brook campuses, with a 24-credit-hour teaching load and a clear path to tenure.

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Management (or a related business discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution) and demonstrate strong teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Management or related business discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Experience with course development and evidence of successful university teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to establish productive and collaborative working relationships with other faculty and staff.
• Active engagement in research and professional development interests.
• Experience tailoring instruction to support diverse learning needs in an academic setting.
• Commitment to maintaining AACSB qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Management courses at Romeoville and/or Oak Brook campuses.
• Maintain a 24 credit-hour teaching load per contract year; tenure-track reduction in initial year.
• Advise undergraduate students and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in professional development.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment and university committees.
• Engage with current business professionals to incorporate real-world topics into class discussions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Collaboration

Student development mentoring

Scholarly activity

Diversity in instruction

AACSB qualification knowledge

Academic writing

Education

Doctorate in Management

ABD candidate

Job description

Located in the greater Chicago region, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university, where the traditions of liberal learning, values and preparation for professional work come together to give the university its educational identity and focus. Founded in 1932, Lewis is a dynamic, coeducational university with over 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Lewis is one of many schools sponsored by the De LaSalle Christian Brothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order.

Ethically grounded and career-focused, Lewis' business degree programs combine critical thinking with data analysis, financial understanding, technological knowledge and essential communication skills, preparing students with a well-rounded and comprehensive business foundation. With small class sizes and one-on-one attention from dedicated faculty who are experts in their field, Lewis University's College of Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ( ACBSP ).

The Lewis University College of Business offers 12 undergraduate majors and serves more than 600 students. Over 500 students are enrolled in the five graduate degree programs, offered through the Graduate School of Management.

Responsibilities

The primary professional responsibilities of the Assistant Professor of Management faculty position are to provide outstanding teaching, scholarly research, and service to the Lewis and external communities. Faculty are expected to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, and respectful collaboration and active support for the University’s Mission and for Catholic and Lasallian higher education. The start date for the position is July 1, 2027.

• 1. Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate Management courses, primarily in a face-to-face format on our Romeoville and/or Oak Brook campus.
• 2. Twenty-Four (24) credit-hour teaching load per contract year. Tenure-Track faculty receive a six (6) credit hour course reduction in their initial year of appointment.
• 3. Establish and maintain office hours to assist students and foster positive interaction with colleagues and external parties.
• 5. Advise undergraduate students on program progression and academic success. Additionally, mentor graduate and undergraduate students on professional development.
• 6. Actively participate in College/University Committees, scholarly pursuits, student recruitment, recognition events and other various duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.
• 7. Participate in curriculum development and program assessment.
• 8. Actively network with current business professionals, incorporating current topics and trends within the classroom.
• 9. Maintain academic and/or professional engagement supporting AACSB faculty qualification status through ongoing scholarly activity, professional development, industry engagement, certifications, consulting, or other qualifying activities.

AACSB Faculty Qualification Expectations

Faculty members must meet and maintain AACSB qualification as a Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Instructional Practitioner (IP), or Scholarly Practitioner (SP) as defined by AACSB standards. Qualification is demonstrated through an appropriate combination of academic preparation, professional experience, scholarly activity, and ongoing academic and/or professional engagement. Faculty are expected to maintain documentation supporting their qualification status throughout their employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Earned doctorate in Management, or other related business discipline from an AACSB -accredited institution. Strong candidates who are ABD and nearing completion of their dissertations at AACSB -accredited institutions will be considered.
• 2. Experience with course development and evidence of successful teaching ability at the university level.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to establish productive and collaborative working relationships with other faculty and staff.
• 4. Experience supporting student development and professional growth beyond the classroom.
• 5. Active engagement in research and professional development interests.
• 6. Experience tailoring instruction to support diverse learning needs in an academic setting.
• 7. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining academic and/or professional engagement consistent with AACSB faculty qualification standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Experience teaching Management courses at the university level from an AACSB -accredited institution.
• 2. Experience in a leadership role in a corporate/business environment.
• 3. Established industry and professional network.
• 4. Demonstrated ability to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed publications.
• 5. Experience maintaining AACSB faculty qualification status within an AACSB -accredited College of Business.

Work hours

Full-time

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( * ).

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

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