Faculty: Sport and Hospitality Business

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor•Mequon, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world . Position Summary Concordia University seeks applicants for a full-time, twelve-month faculty position in Sport and Hospitality Business in the Batterman School of Business beginning in August 2026. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position reports directly to the Chair of Undergraduate Business and is located on the Mequon, WI campus. This successful candidate will teach courses in Sport and Entertainment Business and/or in Hospitality and Event Business. The candidate taking this position will play an important role in building and growing one of the largest Sport and Hospitality programs in the region, which also includes leveraging local-to-international partnerships.

Requirements

Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter
Familiar with the university campus life
Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment
Able to present a Christian and professional manner
Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills
All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Candidates must either possess an earned terminal degree (doctorate) in business or equivalent or hold a Master's Degree in Business.
Applicants must be an active member of a Christian church.

Nice To Haves

Ideally, these degrees (Master's or Doctorate) will emphasize sport management, or hospitality or related field.
A broad-based business education, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and successful management-level business experience are vital qualifications.

Responsibilities

Embrace a growth mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and a willingness to collaborate with academic and industry experts
Exhibit and model traits consistent with Christian servant leadership, business professionalism, and lifelong learning
Teach assigned undergraduate business courses (in sport and entertainment business and/or hospitality and event business), and possibly graduate courses related to sport and entertainment business
Exhibit commitment to the growth of the Sport and Hospitality Business program through ongoing professional networking, advocating on behalf of the program and deserving students, and the initiation and management of multiple student recruitment/retention strategies
Assist and support the Chair with programmatic coordination and administrative functions including but not limited to:
Assist with the development or revision of course schedules
Revise of current course curriculum or development of new courses
Proactively cultivate professional partnerships within associated industries, as well as in local, regional, national and international markets
Advocate on behalf of the university and its students within these partnerships and associated industries and markets
Participate in local/regional/national/international field experiences with students from CUW
Attend orientation and faculty and university/school/department meetings
Hold regular office hours and advise students on their academic degree plans
Participate in appropriate service and scholarship activities
Serve on University and school committees
Other duties that align with the University and School of Business strategic priorities