Assistant Professor of Business Administration – Management/Marketing Emphasis
Wartburg College
Application
Details
Posted: 13-Dec-24
Location: Waverly, Iowa
Salary: Competitive
Employment Type:
Full-time
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Preferred Education:
Doctorate/Professional
Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The college is located in Waverly, Iowa, a growing community of more than 10,000 residents. As part of the Cedar Valley metro area (near Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Waverly has an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Business Administration – Management/Marketing Emphasis
TITLE: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track or Visiting Assistant Professor, Titled, based on applicant’s qualifications
START DATE: August 2025
TIMELINE: Applications received by January 15 will receive full consideration
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful candidates will provide evidence of the following qualifications:
Required:
MBA or Master’s or related degree in closely aligned field, experience in areas related to human resource management, management, marketing and business Evidence of successful college-level teaching in human resource management, principles of marketing, principles of management, marketing research (including emphasis on quantitative methods), non-profit management, business career preparation, and/or related professional experience
Broad-based ability to teach multiple courses across a business administration curriculum, specifically including, but not limited to, courses related to Human Resource Management, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Management, Consumer Behavior, Non-Profit Management, Marketing Research, Business Career Prep, and Business Data Analytics
Potential opportunities to teach other courses within a standard undergraduate business curriculum. Exact course load will be negotiated and may include some teaching in other areas of business administration and/or general education
Commitment to student-centered learning and working with a diverse student population
Promise of potential for continued scholarly activity
Willingness to support the mission of the College and its liberal arts traditions
Preferred:
Doctorate or ABD in closely related field, related certifications and/or licenses considered such as: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential or PHR (Professional in Human Resources) from HRCI Desire to build the business administration program (Business Administration, Accounting, & Economics department)
Willingness to work across traditional boundaries to effectively meet student and program needs
Desire to teach courses within multiple areas of business administration
Successful candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to support the College’s mission and contribute to the strategic plan.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will fulfill the duties of tenure track faculty to include:
Teach seven undergraduate courses across the fall, winter, and four-week May term across the business administration department curriculum
Advise program majors
Engage in scholarship and service appropriate to the liberal arts setting
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send resume/curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three current references, and a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests and how these will support the distinctive mission and institutional learning outcomes of Wartburg College. In the application letter, please also address any experiences you have working with diverse groups of students. This information should be submitted electronically by selecting "Apply for this Position" below. For specific inquiries contact Allan Bernard at allan.bernard@wartburg.edu. For further information about the college and the city of Waverly, see http://www.wartburg.edu. Information about the Business Administration Department may be found at https://www.wartburg.edu/business/.
Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.
WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for leadership for public purpose. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented ethnic and minority groups.
Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.