Assistant Professor of Business

Viterbo University; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viterbo University’s Dahl School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business starting August 2027. The on-campus position in La Crosse may offer face-to-face, online, or hybrid teaching formats, with a strong emphasis on student-centered learning and applied ethics.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses across business disciplines, advise students, and collaborate with faculty and community partners to enrich experiential

Qualifications

• Ph.D./DBA/Ed.D. or terminal degree in business or related field preferred; ABD considered with clear plan to complete.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester in undergrad Business, Management, IS, or Ethics courses in various formats.
• Develop and deliver engaging courses emphasizing critical thinking and ethical decision-making.
• Use active-learning methods: case studies, teams, simulations, and applied projects.
• Advise students and mentor their academic and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty and external partners on experiential learning opportunities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.

Skills

Student-centered teaching

Experiential learning

Hybrid/online instruction

Ethical leadership

Curriculum development

Education

Terminal degree in business-related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Instructional technologies

Job description

Viterbo University's Dahl School of Business is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business. This position begins August 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching, applied learning, ethical leadership, and the mission of Viterbo University, a Catholic, Franciscan institution. This position is based on campus in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with teaching assignments that may be offered face-to-face, online, or in a hybrid format.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester, primarily in undergraduate Business, Management, Information Systems, and/or Ethics courses, in face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats. Courses may include:
• Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Ethics, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems
• Other introductory, intermediate, or advanced undergraduate business courses aligned with the candidate's expertise
• Develop and deliver engaging undergraduate courses that emphasize critical thinking, ethical decision-making, leadership development, and application of business concepts to real-world organizational challenges.
• Use active and experiential learning approaches, including case studies, applied projects, simulations, team-based learning, community-based projects, and other appropriate instructional methods.
• Engage in academic advising, student mentoring, and support of students' academic, professional, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with business faculty and community partners to create and support experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students.
• Participate in curriculum development and contribute to the continued development of the College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics undergraduate business programs.
• Engage with the regional business community and professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of business practices, emerging technologies, and developments in business and management.
• Engage in service to the department, School, and University.
• Participate in professional development, including scholarship, applied research, presentations, publications, consulting, or other forms of scholarly and professional engagement appropriate to the faculty member's discipline.
• Contribute to accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the mission and values of Viterbo University through teaching, service, mentoring, and engagement with the University community.

Qualifications:

• An earned Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Ph.D., Ed.D., or other appropriate terminal degree in Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, Information Systems, Business Ethics, or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates who are ABD and have a clear path to terminal degree completion may also be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of business, management, organizational behavior, information systems, strategy, entrepreneurship, or ethics.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching and student learning.
• Professional experience in business, management, information systems, consulting, entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, or a related field is desirable.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.
• Experience incorporating experiential learning, case studies, applied projects, simulations, or other active-learning approaches into undergraduate business education is desirable.
• Experience teaching face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats is preferred.
• Experience developing or teaching online courses and familiarity with learning management systems and instructional technologies is desirable.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement appropriate to the candidate's qualifications and discipline is preferred.
• A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate student success, mentoring, ethical leadership, and values-based education is preferred.
• Must meet ACBSP accreditation requirements for faculty qualifications.

Direct any questions to Dean Nicole Van Ert, Dahl School of Business [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed starting immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position starts August 2027.

Alignment:

Viterbo University seeks employees who will embrace the University mission and incorporate our values into their day-to-day work.

Mission:

The Viterbo University community prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership.

Values:

• Contemplation, reflecting upon the presence of God in our lives and work
• Hospitality, welcoming everyone we encounter as an honored guest
• Integrity, striving for honesty in everything we say and do
• Service, working for the common good in the spirit of humility and joy
• Stewardship, practicing responsible use of all resources in our trust

About the University:

Viterbo University is a private, not-for-profit, Catholic, Franciscan institutions founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in 1871. Viterbo offers a student-centered liberal arts education with a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the university is nestled along the scenic Mississippi River and surrounded by the stunning bluffs. The local area combines natural beauty with a vibrant, welcoming community, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts and culture. Together, Viterbo and La Crosse provide an exceptional place to live, work, and make a difference.

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