Faculty Position - Business & Management

Vanguard University; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Potential for Department Chair role

Job summary

Vanguard University in California is seeking a tenure-track or professional assistant/associate professor in Business & Management with January 2026 start. The role spans undergraduate and graduate courses, including Business Law, Negotiation, HR, and Social Entrepreneurship, with potential chair duties based on qualifications.

The Patty Arvielo School of Business emphasizes faith integration, diversity, and community engagement, offering a 4/4 teaching schedule and campus/online delivery.

Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness across undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Interest in teaching a wide range of general business topics and upper-division courses.
• Commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment with diverse perspectives.
• Experience with hyflex and/or online delivery methods is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in business and management.
• Maintain a 4/4 teaching load (24 units per academic year) on campus and online as needed.
• Transfer knowledge from theory to practical business applications.
• Foster critical discourse and student engagement.
• Participate in advising, committee service, and governance.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Build relationships with local businesses and community.
• Possibly serve as department chair including personnel oversight and budgeting.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Hyflex/online delivery

Microsoft Office

Canvas LMS

Education

PhD/DBA/JD preferred

MBA plus teaching and business experience

Tools

MS Office

Canvas LMS

Job description

Faculty Position - Business & Management

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Business and Management invites applications for a tenure-track or professional position in business and management at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, effective January 2026. Areas of specialization are open; however, preference will be given to candidates with the background to teach a variety of general topics across the disciplines of business and management, ranging from Introduction to Business to upper-division courses in Business Law, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Human Resources and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Social Entrepreneurship. A well-qualified business and management faculty member will be a critical thinker who combines insight, creativity, and technology with a practical approach to business and management education. This position may also include the opportunity to serve as chair of the Department of Business and Management, based on the candidate’s qualifications and institutional needs.

ABOUT VANGUARD UNIVERSITY AND THE PATTY ARVIELO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Orange County's first four-year college, Vanguard has been equipping students since 1920 for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service. Today we continue to offer a top-rated Christian education, combined with practical skills and training in liberal arts, sciences and professional programs, to prepare students for the next chapter in their life. With a tight-knit community of 2,200 students, Vanguard is a campus where each student is known; where their story matters.

The Patty Arvielo School of Business and Management at Vanguard University, launched in fall 2024, is the first U.S. business school named after a Latina. Honoring Patty Arvielo, co-founder of New American Funding, the school benefits from a significant donation that supports graduate program development, endowed faculty chairs, and scholarships. Patty Arvielo’s inspiring story as a first-generation Latina resonates with Vanguard’s diverse student body. Today, nearly half of our undergraduate students are Hispanic and Vanguard is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. A strong commitment to cultural diversity, racial reconciliation, and gender equality is a consequence of Vanguard being deeply grounded in the faith tradition that brought the University into existence. Moreover, these core values continue to define the institutional vision that pulls the Vanguard community forward toward its mission and educational targets and goals. Within this Christian context of inclusiveness, the University aims to provide a quality educational experience by promoting academic excellence that integrates faith and life and providing professor-mentors in a dynamic community environment.

Vanguard is located in beautiful Orange County, CA and enjoys easy proximity to Southern California beaches, Disneyland and numerous Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

POSITION DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in a wide range of business and management courses.
• Faculty teach on a 4/4 schedule (24 units/academic year) as well as on-campus and online as needs are identified.
• Transfer knowledge including theory, practical skills, methods and techniques in his/her related field.
• Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and thinking.
• Participate in general faculty roles in areas including advising and committee service.
• Participate in the building of an innovative Christian university.
• Take part in department and university decision-making and shared governance.
• Exercise academic leadership in the design and development of curricula.
• Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement.
• Assist with development of new initiatives and delivery systems.
• Assist with facilitation of continuing accreditation through participation in professional development opportunities and in the preparation of program review documents and assessment processes.
• Assist in building relationships with Orange County businesses and employers; assist with continuous strengthening of program links to and service to the community.
• Participate in mentoring students by advising, responding to questions appropriate for student/faculty interactions, and meeting with students as needed or requested.
• The department chair position includes the following functions, which can be specified upon request:
  • Recruiting and supervising departmental personnel.
  • Continuously assessing educational effectiveness of departmental programs.
  • Strategic planning and budget management for the department.
  • Attending to student needs.
  • Promoting the department throughout the University and to external publics.
  • Managing needs for effective operation of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates with a PhD/DBA/JD are preferred. Qualified individuals with an MBA plus a combination of extensive teaching and business experience will be considered. Relevant industry certifications would be an added advantage.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in business and management, ranging from Introduction to Business to upper-division courses in Business Law, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Human Resources and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Social Entrepreneurship.
• Candidates must have evidence of a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment. Interacting with students, working collaboratively with faculty from other disciplines, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values, and culture must be a top priority of the candidate.
• Demonstrated teaching ability at the undergraduate level. Experience with hyflex and/or online delivery methods preferred.
• Proficiency or strong familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of applications and the Canvas learning management system or equivalent LMS.
• A vibrant Christian faith and commitment to an integration of faith and learning.
• For the department chair, candidates should provide evidence of administrative experience in higher education.

SALARY

This is a full-time position. Placement at the appropriate faculty rank and salary are based on qualifications, education, experience, and Vanguard University's faculty compensation schedule.

Assistant Professor: $60,595 to $81,501

Associate Professor: $70,676 to $95,190

Highly qualified candidates may be considered for appointment as Department Chair, with additional compensation. Vanguard University also offers a very generous benefits package .

Vanguard offers both tenure-track and term faculty contracts. The type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications at the time of hire.

EOE Statement Vanguard University is committed to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity to apply for and participate in the selection process. As a university, we hold firm to the application of the reasonable accommodation process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application process, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call Ken Bott, Sr. Director of Human Resources, at 714-662-5287.
Vanguard University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind against individuals of race, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy or any other characteristic outlined by federal, state, and local laws. Where permitted by law and in relation to the school's heritage and mission, Vanguard does exercise religious preference throughout the University and therefore employs individuals who are compatible with the institution, mission and statement of faith. This applies to all employment practices within the university. Vanguard is committed to a hiring process that is based on candidate's qualifications, merit, and operational needs of the university.

Category School of Business and Management

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.