What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Business Management position at Greenville University?
Description
Greenville University is seeking an innovative full-time tenure-track assistant or associate professor in Business Management, focusing on business management, data analytics and business law. This position begins in August 2025. The successful candidate will provide an innovative and relevant experiential learning environment. The selected candidate must provide evidence of a vibrant Christian faith, clearly understand, and internalize Greenville University's mission, and articulate the value of Christian higher education.
The Briner School of Business has built an academically competitive program in a private liberal arts college that prepares graduates to be fluent in the language of business, hone critical thinking and analytic skills, and communicate effectively about opportunities that are discovered.
IDEAL QUALITIES: demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, student support, university service, and scholarly activity; ability to integrate technology and experiential learning into coursework; versatility and willingness to serve as an integral part of a diversified and active team of business faculty.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Deliver high-quality undergraduate instruction to on-campus and online students in the Business programs, emphasizing experiential education. Course topics include but are not limited to: Introduction to Business Management, Business Law, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Human Resource Management, and Leadership and Professional Ethics.
- Teach 12-13 credits per fall and spring semesters.
- Contribute to development of current and future programs.
- Use computer technologies relevant to the discipline to cover face-to-face, hybrid, and online course formats.
- Supervise and advise students, pray for them, and help them in their academic and spiritual formation.
- Perform University service, including committee work as assigned.
- Engage in department and campus service activities.
- Participate in professional development, including grant writing and research activities.
- Assist with recruiting and marketing activities to build student awareness of the business management program and support student retention efforts.
- Commit to the development and execution of experiential learning opportunities, including connecting with area businesses.
- Teaching skills and practical experience in the related course material are expected.
- Must be well organized and able to present material using various methods in the online environment.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to relate complex concepts to diverse audiences, and demonstrated cultural competency.
Requirements
Education: Earned doctorate in Business Management, Business Administration, or closely related field, plus an earned doctorate of Jurisprudence or 18 graduate hours in business law and policy.
Experience: teaching experience at the university level, both in the face-to-face and online formats.
The successful candidate will have content expertise and teaching passion to develop the creative minds of undergraduate students in the leadership and business disciplines within a Christian worldview.
APPLICATIONS: Click Apply and include the following: (1) evidence of preparation for this position (a complete CV with degrees earned, teaching experience, and professional interests); (2) a statement of philosophy of Christian higher education; (3) a statement of personal faith journey and commitment; (4) higher education transcripts; and (5) names and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications will be reviewed once all components have been received. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Address transcripts or application materials not submitted online to:
Human Resources
Greenville University
315 East College Avenue
Greenville, IL 62246-0159
hr@greenville.edu
Salary Range: $43,500.00 - $58,000.00 / Annually. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions and department budget.
Greenville University's Mission:
Greenville University is liberal arts University that empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.
GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY: The university is located 50 miles east of St. Louis in an attractive residential community of approximately 7,000 people. Greenville was founded in 1892 and is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church yet draws students from 40 denominations. For additional information, please visit our website: www.greenville.edu.
Greenville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Greenville University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle statement and to enforce a religiously based code of conduct for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Greenville University, as an educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church USA, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).
Salary : $43,500 - $58,000
