Professor of Practice of Business (Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, and Innovation)

Indiana Tech•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Indiana Tech is seeking an innovative, student-centered educator to serve as Professor of Practice of Business, with a focus on artificial intelligence, emerging technology, and innovation. This is a 12-month faculty position reporting to the Dean of Business, with teaching beginning in Fall 2027. The role supports the university’s mission through excellent undergraduate and potential graduate teaching, helping students connect classroom learning to current business practice. The successful candidate will teach across multiple business disciplines, including introductory artificial intelligence literacy, emerging technology, and innovation. The position includes face-to-face and online instruction for traditional and non-traditional learners; collaboration with faculty to strengthen courses and programs; curriculum development; student mentoring and advising; professional development; student development; recruiting and retention support; and service to the College of Business and the University. The role offers the opportunity to expand emerging technology offerings across undergraduate and graduate programs and promote responsible artificial intelligence literacy and adoption. The Professor of Practice will teach 36 credit hours per year in formats assigned by the Dean, hold at least eight office hours per week on campus, and fulfill service and professional development requirements in the Faculty Policy Manual. The faculty member will lead development of new programs and improvement of existing programs and curricula, particularly online, and design, revise, or redevelop courses as needed based on their expertise. Other duties may be assigned by the Dean.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business or a highly related field.
College-level teaching experience.
Experience using a learning management system.
Working knowledge of generative artificial intelligence and at least one additional emerging technology area, such as automation, analytics, or supply chain management.
Understanding of how emerging technologies create business value.
Commitment to ethical, transparent, and privacy-aware use of AI in teaching.
Ability to use technology effectively in all aspects of faculty work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preparation in management, an MBA, emerging technology, or a related discipline.
Doctorate, such as a PhD, DBA, or EdD.
Canvas experience.
Online teaching experience.
Experience teaching international students.
Significant professional industry experience in consulting, technology, or entrepreneurship.
Relevant certifications in areas such as artificial intelligence, project management, governance, or risk management.
Professional and leadership experience.
Demonstrated strength in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

Teach 36 credit hours per year in traditional and online formats as assigned by the Dean.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in in-person and online modalities based on the faculty member’s background and abilities.
Teach across business disciplines, including introductory artificial intelligence literacy, emerging technology, and innovation.
Lead the development of new programs and improvement of existing programs and curricula, particularly in the online modality.
Design, revise, and redevelop undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral courses as needed in the faculty member’s area of expertise.
Collaborate with faculty to strengthen existing courses and programs and advance university strategic priorities.
Hold a minimum of eight office hours per week on campus.
Advise students and foster strong mentoring relationships in and out of the classroom.
Participate in student recruiting and retention initiatives.
Support efforts to increase access and success in higher education for underrepresented students.
Fulfill service and professional development requirements outlined in the Faculty Policy Manual.
Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Tech.
Perform other duties assigned by the Dean.