Assistant Professor of Business

Pfeiffer University; Misenheimer (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Life and Long-term Disability Ins

Medical, dental, and vision insurances

Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange

Professional development support

Job summary

Pfeiffer University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Business, with expertise in accounting, marketing, or human resource management. The role focuses on MBA teaching, mentoring, and advising graduate students, with online delivery and potential undergraduate teaching.

Collegial service and ongoing professional development are expected. The position is full-time for 9 months, with responsibilities across graduate programs, possible online and on-campus duties, and

Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in a business discipline (accounting, marketing, HRM) from an accredited institution.
• Academic preparation for graduate teaching in at least one identified area.
• Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems.
• Commitment to graduate student advising, mentoring, and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24-26 instructional units (IUs) per academic year, primarily in the MBA program, including courses in accounting, marketing, and HR management.
• Develop and deliver course content, activities, and assessments aligned with graduate outcomes and professional practice.
• Advise and mentor graduate business students through regular meetings and ongoing communication.
• Collaborate with graduate leadership on scheduling, curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Teach primarily online using appropriate instructional technologies while remaining engaged in campus activities as required.
• Participate in departmental and university service, program development, and community outreach.

Education

Terminal degree in accounting, marketing, HRM, or related business discipline

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Misenheimer Campus - Misenheimer, NC, Position Type: Faculty, Education Level: Ph.D., Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Travel required, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, Purpose: Pfeiffer University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Business with expertise in accounting, marketing, or human resource management. This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative academic community and help prepare graduate students for meaningful careers and leadership responsibilities through teaching, advising, and mentoring. Teaching responsibilities are primarily in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and may include other graduate business courses appropriate to the faculty member’s expertise, delivered primarily online. When appropriately credentialed and qualified, and based on workload, the faculty member may also teach undergraduate business courses and contribute to the continued development of Pfeiffer's business offerings. The University seeks to add disciplinary expertise in one of the three identified areas. Candidates in each area will receive equal consideration, with selection based on the strongest overall combination of qualifications, teaching effectiveness, and potential contribution to the graduate business program. This position is a full-time, 9-month faculty position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 24-26 instructional units (IUs) during the academic year, primarily in the MBA program, with assignments in accounting, marketing, human resource management, and related business courses consistent with academic credentials and program needs.
• Develop and deliver course content, learning activities, and assessments that support established graduate learning outcomes, connect disciplinary concepts to professional practice, and provide students with timely, constructive feedback.
• Advise and mentor graduate business students through regular meetings and ongoing communication to support academic planning, degree progress, and professional development.
• Collaborate with graduate business leadership and faculty on course scheduling, curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement, including work supporting business program accreditation.
• Teach primarily online, using appropriate instructional technologies and practices that support student engagement, interaction, and achievement.
• Participate in campus meetings, student activities, and other in-person responsibilities as required by the faculty appointment and program needs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly activity appropriate to the discipline and faculty role.
• Participate in departmental and University service, program development, and community outreach. Contribute to initiatives that strengthen existing graduate business programs and develop offerings responsive to student and professional needs.
• Perform other reasonably related duties consistent with the faculty appointment.

Work Environment:

Teaching is delivered primarily online, with student advising and faculty collaboration conducted through a combination of virtual and in-person interactions. Although most instructional responsibilities occur online, this is not classified as a virtual position. The faculty member is expected to attend campus meetings, participate in University and program activities, and fulfill other in-person responsibilities as needed. Campus attendance may be frequent during periods of increased program or University activity. Work occurs in online instructional, office, and campus settings. Responsibilities follow the academic calendar, with recurring deadlines for course preparation, grading, advising, and assessment. The faculty member is expected to maintain regular availability to students and colleagues and respond constructively to changes in course assignments, instructional technology, curriculum, and student needs.

Benefits:

• Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Short-term, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident and Supplemental Insurance
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange

Qualifications: Required:

• An earned terminal degree in accounting, marketing, human resource management, or a closely related business discipline from an institutionally accredited institution is expected. Candidates with a master's degree in a relevant discipline and substantial additional graduate education and/or relevant professional experience may also be considered when their combined qualifications support the assigned graduate teaching responsibilities.
• Academic preparation and disciplinary expertise appropriate to teaching graduate courses in at least one of the identified areas.
• Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrated communication skills and a commitment to graduate student learning, advising, and mentoring.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems, including practices that support effective online instruction.
• Demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching graduate business courses.
• Two or more years of successful online teaching experience.
• Completed professional development or continuing education in online teaching.
• Relevant industry experience and/or professional certifications appropriate to the candidate’s disciplinary expertise.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, or business program accreditation.