What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor in Business/Assistant Professor of Practice in Business position at University of Indianapolis?
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.
Experience
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Teaching
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
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.
Experience
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Discount
- Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
- Employee Discounts & Services
- Free Parking
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center