What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Business Administration - Quantitative Emphasis position at Wartburg College?
Faculty Position Vacancy
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).
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Quantitative 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, specializing in areas related to finance, management, and/or accounting.
Evidence of successful college-level teaching and/or related professional experience.
Broad-based ability to teach multiple courses across a business administration curriculum, such as Business Finance, Business Data Analytics, Principles of Accounting I and II, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Operations Management with opportunities to teach in the General Education program. Exact course load will be negotiated and may include some teaching in other areas of business administration.
Preferred:
Doctorate or ABD in closely related field, specializing in areas related to finance, accounting; related certifications and/or licenses considered.
Desire to build the business administration (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.
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.
Successful candidates 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 and potentially courses in the general education curriculum as needed.
Advise program majors.
Engage in scholarship and service appropriate to the liberal arts setting.