Assistant/Associate Professor, Master of Business Administration

National Louis University•Chicago, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSBL) at National Louis University (NLU) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, student-centered faculty member for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. This is a full-time (10-month) Professional Practice appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, or a rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate will possess business experience, faculty experience, and a fundamental understanding that future leaders must be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and capable of leading change in complex environments. The incumbent will join a highly-engaged, change-forward, and motivated GSBL team. NLU is a private, not-for-profit institution committed to providing access to educational opportunities for social and economic mobility, and is a professional learning community dedicated to continuous improvement and advocacy for all students. The university's ten-year strategic plan focuses on becoming a strong, vibrant, multi-disciplinary institution valuing innovation, access, excellence, and equity.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in business, leadership, or related field.
Experience teaching or practicing Project Management, including familiarity with PM methodologies.
Record of effective teaching in higher education.
Record of effective teaching in online and hybrid/blended formats.
Professionalism and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations.
Commitment to student success, student professional growth, and effective professional advising.
Experience in learning outcome assessment.
Experience using technology, including AI, in teaching, course development and the classroom.
Appropriate professional memberships.

Nice To Haves

Experience both in teaching and in practice.
Expertise that complements faculty in finance, economics, and technology, bringing depth in leadership, organizational effectiveness, organizational development, or a related field.
PMP or equivalent certification.
Research experience as evidenced by publications in journals, books, book chapters, white papers, or presentations to corporate, academic, or professional communities.

Responsibilities

Delivery of master-level courses in business and related topics, both online and in-person through a weekend, low residency program.
Teaching courses with undergraduate students enrolled, supporting an educational path to success.
Supporting students as a committee chair/member in the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) dissertation process for highly qualified candidates.
Development of courses and learning experiences.
Updating master online course templates as necessary.
Participation in programmatic and student learning outcomes assessment.
Contributions to continuous improvement of student outcomes in engagement, retention, graduation, and career advancement.
Active involvement in programs, tools, and events that enable students to learn and experience more about their respective fields.
Student mentoring, including advising on academic progress and professional goals.