Business Administration – Full Time, Tenure Track

Asbury University; Wilmore (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asbury University, a private Christian liberal arts university in Wilmore, KY, invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in Business Administration within the Dayton School of Business. The successful candidate will teach across management, organizational behavior, international business, and related areas at undergraduate and graduate levels.

We value applicants with innovative, applied teaching approaches, global perspectives, and relevant professional experience.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required or ABD with a clear degree completion plan.
• MBA or related master's degree is advantageous or required.
• Five+ years of professional experience may be considered for rolling appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Engage in scholarship and research and provide academic advising.
• Support accreditation processes and contribute to university service and professional development.
• Deliver courses in person, online, and hybrid formats.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Online/Hybrid instruction

Education

Terminal degree in Strategic Management or related field

ABD with plan for degree completion

MBA or related master's degree

Job description

Business Administration – Full Time, Tenure Track

Department: Dayton School of Business
Job Type: Faculty
Status: Exempt
Deadline: Until Filled

POSITION: The Management and Marketing Department, within the Dayton School of Business at Asbury University, invites applications and nominations for an open-rank, tenure-track position in Business Administration beginning August 2027.

We are seeking excellent and engaging educator, committed to Asbury's Christian mission and passionate about preparing students for a rapidly changing global marketplace.

The ideal candidate will be an all-round business educator, able to teach across areas such as management, human resources, international business, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, and general business at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

We particularly value candidates who:

• Bring an innovative and applied approach to teaching, incorporating contemporary business practice, digital technologies, AI, and emerging trends.
• Create highly engaging learning experiences, both in the classroom and virtually.
• Can effectively teach and engage a global and culturally diverse audience, including graduate students in DSB's online MBA.
• Bring relevant professional or marketplace experience into the classroom.

Are collaborative and excited to contribute to a growing and ambitious business school.

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT:Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and from candidates from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University's Wesleyan Holiness theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

DEPARTMENT: The Dayton School of Business serves more than 225 undergraduate and graduate students across Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, and Sport Management, as well as MBA and Master of Science in Accounting programs.

DSB is committed to creating a highly engaged business education where faith, academic excellence, and the marketplace come together, connecting students with entrepreneurs, executives, organizations, and opportunities locally and globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach 24 credit hours in an academic year, as well as scholarship and research, academic advising, university service, accreditation support, and professional development. Teaching may include in-person, online, and hybrid courses.

ACADEMIC RANK:Tenure track; Academic rank at the Assistant or Associate Professor level commensurate with experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Terminal degree in Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. ABD candidates with a clear plan for degree completion will be considered. Candidates with an MBA or related master's degree, five or more years of significant professional experience, and progress toward or a plan to complete a doctorate may be considered for a three-year rolling appointment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Preference will be given to applicants with the most appropriate academic credentials from an AACSB or ACBSP accredited institution, teaching experience, and professional and industry experience.

COMPENSATION:Compensation is competitive and dependent upon education and experience.

INQUIRY PROCESS:Questions may be directed to Prof. Michelle Smith, Chair of the Management and Marketing Department, [e-mail] , or Prof. Rob Lim, Dean of the Dayton School of Business, [e-mail] . For more specific information regarding the Dayton School of Business see: Dayton School of Business