Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Clinical Professor of Business (Management)

Coker University•Hartsville, SC

About The Position

Coker University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Clinical Professor of Business (Management) in the School of Business, beginning August 2027. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position with a competitive salary that reports to the Dean of the School of Business. The successful candidate will support the Business Administration major and its concentrations by teaching in areas aligned with their expertise. Teaching assignments include face-to-face and online courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The role also includes advising students, applying inclusive pedagogy, contributing to faculty and institutional service, supporting student research and career development, engaging industry representatives in program activities, and managing Brightspace course spaces. The successful candidate will contribute to Coker University's mission and service standards, maintain professional standing in the field, and support student progress in the RIZE program.

Requirements

Previous relevant industry experience is expected.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to actively contributing to Coker University's mission.
Passion for teaching and inclusive pedagogy.
Preparedness to teach foundational business concepts and advanced management topics, including strategy, international business, human resources, and operations.

Nice To Haves

An earned PhD or DBA in Management or a related field is preferred.
Applicants who are ABD and hold a Master's degree will be considered.
Experience teaching face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses is preferred.
Familiarity with simulation programs such as GLO-BUS.

Responsibilities

Teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester, or eight courses per year, within the School of Business.
Serve as an academic advisor for students assigned by the Dean of the School of Business.
Apply inclusive pedagogy and a range of teaching approaches to promote student persistence and success.
Attend faculty development meetings and events.
Contribute ideas for new and innovative courses and multidisciplinary programs.
Prepare required assessment reports.
Contribute to the Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs unit, and School of Business through institutional service.
Develop collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Engage industry representatives in program activities, including internship sponsorship.
Maintain the expectations and standards in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks and Service Standards.
Maintain professional standing in the field.
Manage course resources and Brightspace course spaces for each class.
Monitor student progress in the RIZE program.
Support student research and career development.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Business.