Assistant or Associate Professor of Business

Goshen College invites applications for a full-time appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Business starting August 15, 2023.

Responsibilities of this position include designing and teaching undergraduate in-person and online courses, serving as an academic advisor, creating opportunities that connect students with employers, meeting with prospective students and families during campus visits, participating in recruitment activities and events, developing and building relationships with the local and regional business communities, attending required meetings, and serving on institution-wide committees.

The business department offers undergraduate majors in accounting, business, marketing, sustainability management, and minors in all four of those areas plus entrepreneurship and global economics. Goshen College partners in offering an MBA program with Eastern Mennonite University, Bluffton University and Canadian Mennonite University through synchronous videoconferencing using Zoom. In the fall of 2023, the business department will launch a new undergraduate program in Business Management that will be offered through asynchronous, online and/or synchronous remote courses. Additionally, the department's current MBA program will be expanded to include a 4+1 pathway to the MBA degree for undergraduate students.

This growth in business programs and recent changes in our program curriculum offers us an opportunity to expand our department's expertise. We are seeking applicants who can teach across multiple business disciplines but also have expertise and professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

Supply chain

Business process

Business analytics

Information technology

Marketing research

Digital and/or social media marketing

Sustainability

The business department values active classroom learning and encourages faculty to connect students with business partners and potential employers. Candidates must be interested in working closely with students and colleagues as part of a small, vibrant campus and community with a culturally, racially and religiously diverse student body. We value excellent teaching and a mindset that recognizes that we must change how we teach to accommodate the changing landscape of higher education.

Essential Functions:

Design and teach assigned courses with appropriate active and engaged learning practices

Mentor students through academic advising and recruiting activities

Design and teach courses appropriate to adult students returning to college to complete a degree

Regular participation in required meetings (department, committee, faculty, etc.)

Pursue appropriate professional development opportunities

Participate in opportunities for building and developing relationships with the local and regional business communities

Supervisory Responsibility:

Student employees in the business department, as approved

Education and Experience:

Minimum qualifications:

Master's degree (MBA or business-related master's degree)

Significant work experience in business

Entrepreneurial mindset

Energized by teaching and preparing students for workplace success

Committed to curriculum revision, on pace with changes in the business world

Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education

Committed to the mission and core values of Goshen College

Skills:

Collaborative and innovative teacher

Ability to integrate relevant technology in teaching

Active engagement in professional and business organizations

Ability to identify new opportunities for department programs and student learning

Preferred qualifications and experiences:

Design of asynchronous, online courses

Effective online teaching

Teaching adult students (undergraduate and/or graduate)

Doctoral degree in a business-related field

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We rank nationally in the top five of liberal arts colleges for international education, with 71% of the student body studying abroad. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability.

The college is located in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths, and affordable housing prices .

How to apply for this position:

Required materials may be attached to the Faculty Information Form or sent electronically to [email protected]

Required: Complete the online Faculty Information Form and send: • Letter of application • Curriculum Vitae • Three professional letters of reference

With a commitment to building a diverse faculty and staff, underrepresented persons are encouraged to apply. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

Human Resources Goshen College 1700 S. Main Street Goshen, IN 46526-4795

E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (574) 535-7111