Faculty Position - Business & Management

Vanguard University Of So Cal•Costa Mesa, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Business and Management invites applications for a tenure-track or professional position in business and management at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, effective January 2026. Areas of specialization are open; however, preference will be given to candidates with the background to teach a variety of general topics across the disciplines of business and management, ranging from Introduction to Business to upper-division courses in Business Law, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Human Resources and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Social Entrepreneurship. A well-qualified business and management faculty member will be a critical thinker who combines insight, creativity, and technology with a practical approach to business and management education. This position may also include the opportunity to serve as chair of the Department of Business and Management, based on the candidate’s qualifications and institutional needs. The Department of Business and Management at Vanguard University is part of the Patty Arvielo School of Business and Management and currently offers a BA in Accounting, Business Administration, and Marketing. The department is home to COMPASS, a professional development co-curricular program, and a thriving student Accounting Society. The department fosters a collaborative, supportive environment for faculty with opportunities for personal growth and leadership. ABOUT VANGUARD UNIVERSITY AND THE PATTY ARVIELO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Orange County's first four-year college, Vanguard has been equipping students since 1920 for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service. Today we continue to offer a top-rated Christian education, combined with practical skills and training in liberal arts, sciences and professional programs, to prepare students for the next chapter in their life. With a tight-knit community of 2,200 students, Vanguard is a campus where each student is known; where their story matters. The Patty Arvielo School of Business and Management at Vanguard University, launched in fall 2024, is the first U.S. business school named after a Latina. Honoring Patty Arvielo, co-founder of New American Funding, the school benefits from a significant donation that supports graduate program development, endowed faculty chairs, and scholarships. Patty Arvielo’s inspiring story as a first-generation Latina resonates with Vanguard’s diverse student body. Today, nearly half of our undergraduate students are Hispanic and Vanguard is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. A strong commitment to cultural diversity, racial reconciliation, and gender equality is a consequence of Vanguard being deeply grounded in the faith tradition that brought the University into existence. Moreover, these core values continue to define the institutional vision that pulls the Vanguard community forward toward its mission and educational targets and goals. Within this Christian context of inclusiveness, the University aims to provide a quality educational experience by promoting academic excellence that integrates faith and life and providing professor-mentors in a dynamic community environment. Vanguard is located in beautiful Orange County, CA and enjoys easy proximity to Southern California beaches, Disneyland and numerous Fortune 500 and 1000 companies.

Requirements

PhD/DBA/JD preferred.
Qualified individuals with an MBA plus a combination of extensive teaching and business experience will be considered.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness in a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in business and management, ranging from Introduction to Business to upper-division courses in Business Law, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Human Resources and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Social Entrepreneurship.
Candidates must have evidence of a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment.
Interacting with students, working collaboratively with faculty from other disciplines, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values, and culture must be a top priority of the candidate.
Demonstrated teaching ability at the undergraduate level.
Proficiency or strong familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of applications and the Canvas learning management system or equivalent LMS.
A vibrant Christian faith and commitment to an integration of faith and learning.
For the department chair, candidates should provide evidence of administrative experience in higher education.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry certifications would be an added advantage.
Experience with hyflex and/or online delivery methods preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in a wide range of business and management courses.
Faculty teach on a 4/4 schedule (24 units/academic year) as well as on-campus and online as needs are identified.
Transfer knowledge including theory, practical skills, methods and techniques in his/her related field.
Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and thinking.
Participate in general faculty roles in areas including advising and committee service.
Participate in the building of an innovative Christian university.
Take part in department and university decision-making and shared governance.
Exercise academic leadership in the design and development of curricula.
Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement.
Assist with development of new initiatives and delivery systems.
Assist with facilitation of continuing accreditation through participation in professional development opportunities and in the preparation of program review documents and assessment processes.
Assist in building relationships with Orange County businesses and employers; assist with continuous strengthening of program links to and service to the community.
Participate in mentoring students by advising, responding to questions appropriate for student/faculty interactions, and meeting with students as needed or requested.
Recruiting and supervising departmental personnel (for Department Chair role).
Continuously assessing educational effectiveness of departmental programs (for Department Chair role).
Strategic planning and budget management for the department (for Department Chair role).
Attending to student needs (for Department Chair role).
Promoting the department throughout the University and to external publics (for Department Chair role).
Managing needs for effective operation of the department (for Department Chair role).