Assistant Professor, Business Administration
Job Description
Aquinas College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Business Administration beginning in Fall 2024.
This is a tenure-track position that will be responsible for teaching a broad range of various management and marketing related business courses. Experience in International Business and teaching graduate courses is a plus.
The Aquinas community offers a collegial atmosphere and encourages various forms of scholarly productivity. Candidates are required to serve in an academic advising role, and may be asked to participate in other related duties as directed by the department chair.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contractual Instructional load is 24-credit hours per academic year (3/3)
- Provide service to the department, college and community commensurate with rank and college accreditation requirements.
- Engage in research and professional activities commensurate with rank and college accreditation requirements.
- Engage with department student initiatives, clubs, and events.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D, M.B.A., M.M. or related Master’s degree in a business discipline
- 18 Graduate Credits in Management or Marketing; ideally 18-cr in each discipline
- Teaching experience and demonstrated teaching effectiveness: in-person, hybrid, online.
- Relevant industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Ideal candidate will possess corporate, managerial and executive experience
- The ability to engage with the local business community and build relationships.
- An active research record with interest, ability and potential to successfully enhance an applied research portfolio.
Application Requirements:
To apply, please submit the following:
- A cover letter that includes a description of your professional goals, teaching philosophy, and how you will support the AQ Mission & Vision
- Statement of research interests, especially involving undergraduates
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
MISSION, VISION, VALUES:
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.
Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.
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