Business Faculty

Nwciowa; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern College invites applications for a full-time business faculty position beginning in August 2027. The teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year, with a mix of agricultural business and core business courses.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activity, advising, internships, practicums, and student recruitment. We seek a versatile educator who can bridge agricultural courses with business offerings, with preference for candidates holding a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in agricultural business, agricultural education, business administration, or closely related field.
• ABD candidates considered for tenure-track; strong teaching and mentorship expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year across agricultural business and core business courses.
• Provide advising, supervision of internships, practicums, and student clubs.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service to the college and the Christian liberal arts mission.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Education

Master's degree in agricultural business

Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred

Job description

Northwestern College invites applications for a full-time businessfaculty position beginning in August 2027. The teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year. In addition to classroom instruction, the successful candidate will engage in scholarly activity and institutional service, including advising students, supervising program activities, and recruiting for the business and economics programs.

We are seeking a versatile educator who can seamlessly bridge specialized agricultural courses with high-demand business offerings. Roughly half of the teaching load will focus on the agricultural business curriculum—delivering foundational and advanced courses such as Introduction to Ag Business, Ag Technology Systems, Ag Issues and Ethics, and Ag Risk and Cost Management, alongside overseeing student internships, practicums and advising the student Ag Club. The remaining portion of the load will support our core business program by teaching essential courses like Business Writing, Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Integrated Marketing Communication, and Small Business Management, with opportunities to introduce electives aligned with your specific scholarly or professional expertise.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree in agricultural business, agricultural education, business administration or a closely related field, with candidates holding a master’s degree and significant professional experience considered for an instructor or professor of practice role. We seek faculty members who are committed to excellence in teaching, active scholarly engagement and the mission of the liberal arts as a vital expression of Christ's redemptive work in the world.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates holding an earned Ph.D. or terminal degree in agricultural business, business administration or a closely related field for a tenure-track appointment (ABD candidates considered). Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, maintain research that engages students and show a strong commitment to relationship-centered mentorship. We seek a collaborative colleague who will enrich our departmental culture through service, shared purpose and a dedication to helping students flourish academically, professionally and personally.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values , including our Reformed,evangelicaland ecumenical identity asstatedin our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.