Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, AI and Business Strategy

Arcadia University; Glenside (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia University’s School of Global Business invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on AI in Business and Strategic Management. The successful candidate will lead the development of an undergraduate minor in AI and Business and contribute to MBA concentration planning.

Start date August 2027, review begins immediately with priority deadline November 30. We seek a scholar-practitioner with a Ph.D./D.B.A.

Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in business with demonstrated AI applications in business.
• Experience teaching capstone Strategic Management at undergrad and graduate levels.
• Ability to teach across multiple modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Strong scholarly publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach a six-course load per academic year across undergraduate and graduate offerings.
• Lead curriculum development for the undergraduate minor in AI and Business.
• Support design and launch of an MBA concentration in AI Strategy and Analytics.
• Advise students and participate in program assessment.
• Engage with the Philadelphia business community to create experiential learning.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda in strategic management and AI applications.

Skills

AI in business

Strategic management

University teaching

Curriculum development

Education

PhD/DBA in business

ABD considered

Job description

Job Description

The School of Global Business is seeking to fill a nine-month tenure track Assistant Professor position with a primary focus on AI in Business and Strategic Management.

The School of Global Business (SGB) is one of Arcadia University's specialty schools and colleges. Using a comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning environment, SGB is dedicated to developing socially responsible decision makers, critical thinkers, and effective communicators. SGB prepares students to become competent professionals informed by a global perspective by combining solid liberal arts studies with experiential learning, such as internships and corporate experiences.

SGB is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). SGB offers Bachelor's Degrees in Business Administration, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, International Business and Culture, Marketing, and Sport Management. Students can pursue concentrations in Finance, Economics, and Management, as well as Minors in eight areas. SGB also offers a Master's Degree in Business Administration with specializations currently offered in Finance, Organizational Leadership, and Healthcare Finance.

SGB is expanding its academic portfolio to address the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in business. The successful candidate will play a central leadership role in developing an undergraduate minor in AI and Business, with the eventual goal of establishing a full undergraduate major in AI and Business. Additionally, the candidate may be involved in the ongoing design and development of an MBA concentration in AI Strategy and Analytics.

Review of applications will begin immediately with a priority deadline of November 30. The position is expected to start in August, 2027.

Candidates must have permanent work authorization without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Location

Glenside

Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to)

• Teach a six-course load per academic year across undergraduate and graduate offerings in multiple modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Teach capstone courses in Strategic Management at both the undergraduate and MBA levels, incorporating cutting-edge AI strategy and business application concepts.
• Lead the curriculum development and implementation of a new undergraduate minor in AI and Business, laying the foundation for an eventual undergraduate major in AI and Business.
• Apply proven experience and expertise in AI to innovate business education, integrating generative AI, predictive analytics, ethics, and corporate governance across SGB offerings.
• Collaborate and support in the ongoing work to design and launch an MBA concentration in AI Strategy and Analytics.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda published in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on strategic management, business AI applications, or tech-driven business transformation.
• Advise students, develop curriculum, participate in program assessment, and build relationships within the Philadelphia business community to create career and experiential learning opportunities for Arcadia students.
• Provide service to the University and the community as a full-time faculty member of Arcadia University.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or D.B.A.) in Business Strategy, Information Systems, Business Administration/Management (with a strategy specialization), or a closely related discipline with demonstrated expertise in AI applications in business.
• Promising ABDs with relevant work-related experience who expect to have their degree completed by the start date will also be considered.
• Proven teaching experience at the university level, with the capability to deliver capstone Strategic Management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated expertise and applied experience integrating Artificial Intelligence into business strategy or curriculum.
• Strong record or promising trajectory of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated experience teaching across multiple course delivery formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record or strong interest in academic program development, particularly in creating new minors, majors, or graduate concentrations.
• Practical experience with AI tools, business analytics, or generative AI frameworks applied to strategic decision-making and business management.
• Strong commitment to AI ethics, data privacy, corporate governance, and responsible decision-making within a liberal arts educational framework.
• Relevant industry, corporate strategy, management consulting, or tech sector experience.
• Experience with experiential learning methodologies, including client-facing projects, business simulations, and live case studies.
• Capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration with related departments such as Data Science, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts programs.

Review of applications will begin immediately with a priority deadline of November 16. The position is expected to start in August, 2027. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.