Assistant Professor in Business/Assistant Professor of Practice in Business

Job Description

The School of Business at the University of Indianapolis seeks a tenure-track faculty member to support student engagement, curricular integration, and applied business education. This position will be a leader in design and delivery of curriculum in the areas of business management, leadership and/or entrepreneurship.

The successful candidate will play a visible role in connecting students to UIndy, teaching business applied courses, and contributing to experiential and design-based learning initiatives. The role prioritizes student-centered pedagogy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world application over narrow disciplinary specialization.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement at any level, including K-12 or corporate is strongly preferred
• Professional or industry experience in business, management or related fields is strongly preferred
• Track record with experiential, project-based, or design-focused teaching is preferred
• An established research agenda or record of scholarly contributions, including peer-reviewed journal publications or conference presentations is not required but is a plus
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, online and hybrid instructional delivery methods is preferred.

Education

• An earned doctorate (PhD or DBA) in Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates near completion may be considered, provided the degree is conferred prior to the start date). Exceptional professional experience can also be considered for candidates with executive experience and a masters degree.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Teaching

• Teach a standard faculty load of undergraduate and/or graduate business courses, with a predominant focus on Management (e.g., Principles of Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, or International Business).
• Develop comprehensive syllabi, lectures, innovative classroom activities, and robust assessment tools that align with institutional and programmatic learning goals.
• Incorporate practical, real-world business scenarios and contemporary management trends into the curriculum.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic advising, mentorship, and career guidance to business students.
• Utilize the university’s Learning Management System (LMS) and other educational technologies effectively to enhance student learning.
• Instruction may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities.

Scholarship & Professional Development

• Maintain an active and continuous agenda of scholarly activities.
• Conduct high-quality research leading to peer-reviewed publications in academic and practitioner-oriented journals.
• Present research findings at regional, national, or international academic conferences.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in the field through continuous professional development, which may include writing for practitioner outlets, industry consulting, or participating in professional associations.

Service & Community Engagement

• Participate actively in departmental, school-wide, and university-level committees and faculty governance.
• Assist with curriculum review, program development, and academic accreditation processes (e.g., AACSB or ACBSP alignment).
• Support student organizations, case competitions, or business-related extracurricular activities.
• Engage in meaningful service to the academic profession (e.g., reviewing for journals or conferences) and the local community through professional expertise.

Student Engagement & Mentorship

• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students at key academic and professional transition points
• Supporting student belonging, engagement, and professional identity development
• Connecting students to experiential learning opportunities, internships, and institutional resources
• Serving as a visible, accessible, and supportive faculty presence within the School of Business

Other Essential Functions

• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.