Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Ethics and Business Law
About The Position
The Ethics and Business Law Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business (OCB) invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in the area of business ethics beginning in September 2027. The department's faculty are specialists in ethics and business law, including research and teaching at the intersection between them. Our faculty have had a long history of holding leadership positions in these disciplines, including with the Society for Business Ethics, Academy of Management Social Issues in Management Division, Academy of Legal Studies in Business, International Society for Business Economics and Ethics, and other organizations. Our faculty teach core and specialized courses in all OCB programs, including a specialized undergraduate compliance major. We are excited to welcome a colleague who wants to join an institution where collaborative, creative, and interdisciplinary inquiry are encouraged. The Opus College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, employs a mission-driven approach to management education, and delivers a diverse portfolio of offerings including undergraduate, MBA, and specialized graduate business programs. The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the U.S.’s top 25 metro areas. The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
Requirements
- PhD or doctorate (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in Business Ethics or another closely related field required or, alternatively, ABD candidates with substantial completion of the Ph.D. before September 1st, 2027.
- Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in business ethics.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to teaching excellence.
- A strong research agenda in normative and/or empirical business ethics research with an established record or strong potential to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.
- A commitment to engaging in service to the Ethics and Business Law Department, the Opus College of Business, the University of St. Thomas, and the mission of a Catholic university.
Nice To Haves
- The department has a particularly strong tradition in normative business ethics that continues to be a priority.
Responsibilities
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in business ethics.
- Engage in service to the Ethics and Business Law Department, the Opus College of Business, the University of St. Thomas, and the mission of a Catholic university.
- Conduct research in normative and/or empirical business ethics research.
- Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.
Benefits
- Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
- A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
