Instructor or Assistant Professor of Business

William Jewell College; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

William Jewell College invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Business with emphasis in management, leadership, and AI applications. This full-time, two-year term position begins August 2027, with potential for renewal and conversion to tenure-track.

The role focuses on teaching, advising, and integrating AI concepts into foundational management principles. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and have significant professional experience in business

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach across an undergraduate business curriculum.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and student-centered pedagogy.
• Experience linking AI applications to business education or practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach in management, leadership, AI applications in business, and entrepreneurship courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students; supervise research mentorship and co-curricular involvement.
• Engage in scholarly activity, program development, and assessment; participate in committees.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree (MA or MBA) in Business/Management

Ph.D. in Business/Leadership (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview William Jewell College invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Business with emphasis in management, leadership, and business applications of AI. This is a full-time, two-year term position beginning August 2027, with potential for renewal and conversion to tenure-track. Rank and tenure-track eligibility will be determined based on qualifications and experience. At this pivotal moment in business education, we seek a faculty member who can help students navigate the AI-driven transformation of work while grounding them in foundational management and leadership principles. The ideal candidate brings both academic excellence and practical insight into how artificial intelligence is reshaping business strategy, operations, and decision-making. What Makes This Role Distinctive William Jewell's business program combines liberal arts breadth with professional preparation, developing leaders who think critically, communicate effectively, and lead with purpose. This position offers the opportunity to:

• Shape how a new generation of business leaders understands and leverages AI as a general purpose technology
• Teach across the business curriculum with flexibility to develop innovative courses at the intersection of management, leadership, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies
• Engage deeply with undergraduate students through teaching, advising, research mentorship, and co-curricular involvement
• Contribute to a collaborative department culture focused on teaching excellence and continuous program innovation

Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree (MA or MBA) in Business, Management, or closely related field
• AND significant professional experience in business management, leadership, or organizational development
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach effectively across the undergraduate business curriculum, including courses in management, leadership, business law, AI applications in business, and entrepreneurship
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and student-centered pedagogy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented academic environment

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Business, Management, Organizational Leadership, or related field
• Experience integrating AI tools and concepts into business education or professional practice
• Experience with curriculum development and program assessment
• Record of scholarly activity, professional consulting, or applied research relevant to business education

Primary Responsibilities Teaching (up to 24 contact hours per academic year):

• Deliver high-quality instruction in business, management, leadership, business law, AI-related business courses, and/or entrepreneurship courses
• Develop and maintain contemporary, engaging curriculum that prepares students for evolving workplace demands
• Create effective assessments that measure student learning outcomes and inform continuous improvement

Scholarly and Professional Development:

• Maintain an active program of scholarly activity, which may include traditional academic research, consulting work, applied projects, or other forms of professional engagement
• Stay current with developments in business practice, management theory, and educational innovation

Student Engagement and Mentorship:

• Provide academic advising to business students
• Support student research, independent studies, and co-curricular activities
• Engage with student organizations and professional development initiatives

Service:

• Participate actively in divisional and institutional committees
• Contribute to college-wide initiatives and community engagement as appropriate

Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Application Process Candidates must submit the following materials in PDF or MS Word format via email to [e-mail]:

• Letter of application addressing: (a) how your qualifications match the position requirements, (b) your response to William Jewell College's mission, and (c) how you would contribute to inclusivity and diversity on campus
• Completed William Jewell Application form
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including commentary on essential elements of a strong business program at a liberal arts college
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (professional teaching evaluations, peer observations, or other documentation, if available)
• Statement of research and professional development plan
• Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work (unofficial copies acceptable until finalist stage)
• Three letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists

Applicants who need accommodation for the application or interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources in advance: William Jewell College Office of Human Resources