What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor or Assistant Professor of Business position at William Jewell College?
Position Overview
William Jewell College invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Business with emphasis in management, leadership, and business applications of AI. This is a full-time, two-year term position beginning August 2027, with potential for renewal and conversion to tenure-track. Rank and tenure-track eligibility will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
At this pivotal moment in business education, we seek a faculty member who can help students navigate the AI-driven transformation of work while grounding them in foundational management and leadership principles. The ideal candidate brings both academic excellence and practical insight into how artificial intelligence is reshaping business strategy, operations, and decision-making.
What Makes This Role Distinctive
William Jewell's business program combines liberal arts breadth with professional preparation, developing leaders who think critically, communicate effectively, and lead with purpose. This position offers the opportunity to:
- Shape how a new generation of business leaders understands and leverages AI as a general purpose technology
- Teach across the business curriculum with flexibility to develop innovative courses at the intersection of management, leadership, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies
- Engage deeply with undergraduate students through teaching, advising, research mentorship, and co-curricular involvement
- Contribute to a collaborative department culture focused on teaching excellence and continuous program innovation
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's degree (MA or MBA) in Business, Management, or closely related field
AND significant professional experience in business management, leadership, or organizational development
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach effectively across the undergraduate business curriculum, including courses in management, leadership, business law, AI applications in business, and entrepreneurship
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and student-centered pedagogy
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented academic environment
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in Business, Management, Organizational Leadership, or related field
- Experience integrating AI tools and concepts into business education or professional practice
- Experience with curriculum development and program assessment
- Record of scholarly activity, professional consulting, or applied research relevant to business education
Primary Responsibilities
Teaching (up to 24 contact hours per academic year):
- Deliver high-quality instruction in business, management, leadership, business law, AI-related business courses, and/or entrepreneurship courses
- Develop and maintain contemporary, engaging curriculum that prepares students for evolving workplace demands
- Create effective assessments that measure student learning outcomes and inform continuous improvement
Scholarly and Professional Development:
- Maintain an active program of scholarly activity, which may include traditional academic research, consulting work, applied projects, or other forms of professional engagement
- Stay current with developments in business practice, management theory, and educational innovation
Student Engagement and Mentorship:
- Provide academic advising to business students
- Support student research, independent studies, and co-curricular activities
- Engage with student organizations and professional development initiatives
Service:
- Participate actively in divisional and institutional committees
- Contribute to college-wide initiatives and community engagement as appropriate
Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Application Process
Candidates must submit the following materials in PDF or MS Word format via email to
jobs@william.jewell.edu:
- Letter of application addressing: (a) how your qualifications match the position requirements, (b) your response to William Jewell College's mission, and (c) how you would contribute to inclusivity and diversity on campus
- Completed William Jewell Application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy, including commentary on essential elements of a strong business program at a liberal arts college
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (professional teaching evaluations, peer observations, or other documentation, if available)
- Statement of research and professional development plan
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work (unofficial copies acceptable until finalist stage)
- Three letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists
Applicants who need accommodation for the application or interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources in advance:
William Jewell College
Office of Human Resources
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off