Assistant Professor of Business (Part-Time)
About The Position
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Business with an anticipated start of August 2026. The university is particularly interested in individuals with expertise in a DBA program where students are mentored through the dissertation from the beginning of their graduate program. Experience successfully mentoring students through the dissertation, and a proven record of training and guiding other mentors is particularly desirable. At Concordia University Chicago, the department upholds the values of Christian faith, excellence, integrity, and service, and is committed to preparing students with the critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and practical skills necessary for careers in media, corporate communication, and public relations.
Requirements
- Doctorate Degree in Business or closely related field (ABD candidates nearing completion may also be considered).
- At least one year of teaching experience at the doctoral level in business, law, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in business and mentor graduate students into and through the dissertation process.
- Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement in business research and/or business education.
- Commitment to student success, innovative pedagogy, and faith-integrated education.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching in both face-to-face (may be synchronous online) and asynchronous online instructional formats.
- Experience mentoring and guiding students and graduates toward publication of their doctoral research.
- Industry experience in business-related higher education.
- Familiarity with Christian higher education and mission-driven teaching.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in the undergraduate, MBA and DBA programs, commensurate with their area of expertise.
- Engage in curriculum development and contribute to program assessment and student learning evaluation.
- Mentor graduate students in the College of Business graduate programs from generation of the initial research question through proposal defense, and completion of the final dissertation defense.
- Advise and mentor students in their academic and professional development.
- Engage in scholarship and professional development in business or related fields.
- Participate in service activities within the university and broader professional communities.
- Support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and/or health savings account (HSA)
- Basic and supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance
- Retirement pension and savings plans
- Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
