Full Professor of Management and Leadership

Mid-America Nazarene University•Olathe, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Management and Leadership at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management, human resources, and organizational leadership for traditional and adult students, connecting theory with practice through substantive business leadership experience. The role includes curriculum development, scholarly or professional activity, and service to the university and broader community. It offers the opportunity to help form future business leaders in an intentional faith-based learning environment. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, on-campus, in-person faculty appointment with a teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year. Teaching assignments may also include online and hybrid courses. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The university offers health insurance, a retirement plan, and tuition benefits. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to student success, mentorship, and academic integrity, along with active Christian faith and commitment to MidAmerica Nazarene University's mission, values, and community standards. Employment is contingent upon adherence to the University's Community Lifestyle Statement.

Requirements

Earned doctorate (Ph.D., D.B.A., Ed.D., or equivalent) in a business-related field is preferred; candidates with a master's degree in business or a related field, at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline, and/or significant professional experience in business management and leadership will be considered.
Significant management and leadership experience in the business world, including responsibility for leading people, teams, or organizational initiatives.
Demonstrated higher-education teaching experience, including course design and delivery.
Ability to teach management, human resources, and leadership courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, for traditional and adult learners, in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats.
Strong commitment to student success, academic integrity, and mentorship.
Active Christian faith and genuine commitment to the mission, values, and community standards of MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Nice To Haves

Senior or executive leadership experience in strategic planning, change management, talent development, or organizational culture.
Professional human resources experience and/or certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
Experience in leadership coaching, consulting, or corporate training and development.
Experience teaching adult learners in online or accelerated programs.
Familiarity with ACBSP accreditation processes and standards.
Record of scholarship, applied research, or professional engagement in management, leadership, or organizational behavior.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management and leadership, including topics such as principles of management, leader skill formation, human resource management, organizational leadership, and organizational behavior.
Connect management and leadership theory to practice using case studies, simulations, and examples from professional experience.
Develop and continuously improve course content, syllabi, and instructional materials in alignment with accreditation standards and program learning outcomes.
Integrate a faith-based Christian worldview and servant leadership perspective into courses, emphasizing character, ethical decision-making, and leadership formation.
Mentor and advise traditional and adult students academically and professionally.
Serve as a faculty advisor for student organizations, with particular interest in leadership development or experiential learning organizations.
Build relationships with business leaders and employers to support guest speakers, internships, and student career opportunities.
Engage in scholarly research, professional development, or applied scholarship consistent with a teaching-focused institution and tenure expectations.
Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including committee work, program review, and accreditation efforts.
Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive, collegial, mission-aligned academic environment.