Business & Economics Department Chair, Business Faculty
About The Position
Huntington University invites applicants to lead our Master of Business Administration and Undergraduate Business & Economics Department. This is a tenure-track faculty position in the Business and Economics Department. This position is available beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. This appointment is full-time, with salary and appointment in rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. A doctoral degree in Business or relevant related field, successful university-level administrative leadership, strong teaching credentials, and familiarity with distance education modalities are necessary. Huntington University is a Christian university and seeks applicants committed to its evangelical Christian mission, faith-learning integration, and liberal arts education. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Business and will lead the continuing development of the programs. The business department at Huntington offers the Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), and bachelor’s degrees in accounting, economics and finance, management, marketing, entrepreneurial business, and sport management. The department also provides support to the growing undergraduate agri-business program. The business department is one of the largest academic departments on campus with over 200 students and decades of successful alumni effectively working and serving. Huntington University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts university of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. The University has approximately 1,700 students, 75 full-time faculty, and is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.
Requirements
- Must have a strong personal Christian commitment and faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve others
- Must be committed to the mission of Huntington University as a comprehensive Christian College dedicated to educating men and women to impact our world for Christ
- Ability to teach effectively within a Christian university
- PhD or DBA in business required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Skilled in curriculum development and faculty mentoring
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and leading others
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills
- Commitment to scholarship and assessment of learning
- Ability to work collaboratively with others in a variety of settings
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience in business desired
- Demonstrated understanding of Christian higher education, preferred
- Program accreditation experience desired
Responsibilities
- overall leadership for the MBA and undergraduate programs in Business and Economics
- overseeing faculty, curriculum and assessment in the various business programs
- teaching business-related courses in finance, economics, or management
- advising students in business majors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
