Assistant​/Associate Professor, Master of Business Administration

Overview

Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSBL) at National Louis University seeks a dynamic, forward‑thinking, student‑centered faculty member for its Master of Business Administration (MBA). This is a full‑time (10‑month) Professional Practice appointment at the Assistant Professor rank (or rank commensurate with qualifications and experience). The successful candidate will bring business experience, teaching experience, critical thinking, and a commitment to student success in a high‑energy, collaborative learning environment.

• Deliver MBA courses in business and related topics, both online and in person through a weekend, low‑residency program.
• Support students in advanced standing undergraduate courses and the path to the MBA.
• Provide support to students as committee chair/member in the DBA dissertation process.
• Develop courses, learning experiences, and course templates.
• Participate in programmatic and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of student outcomes in engagement, retention, graduation, and career advancement.
• Actively involve in programs, tools, and events that enable students to learn and experience more about their fields while pursuing their degree.
• Mentor students, advising on academic progress and professional goals.

• Earned doctorate in business, leadership, or a related field.
• Experience in teaching and practice, with depth in finance, economics, technology, leadership, organizational effectiveness, or related areas.
• Experience teaching or practicing Project Management, familiarity with PM methodologies; PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Record of effective teaching in higher education, including online and hybrid/blended formats.
• Research experience with publications in journals, books, chapters, or presentations is a plus.
• Professionalism and commitment to working with diverse populations.
• Commitment to student success, professional growth, and effective advising.
• Experience in learning outcome assessment.
• Experience using technology, including AI, in teaching, course development, and the classroom.
• Appropriate professional memberships.

Faculty salaries are based on rank. Compensation decisions depend on qualifications, experience, market considerations, and internal equity. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and educational opportunities.

Directions Please address in your cover letter how your prior experiences prepared you to be successful in the duties included in the position portfolio. Submit official transcripts for all graduate degrees held.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations
• Letters of Recommendation

Please note:

Upon hire, official transcripts must be sent from the institution(s) directly to the HR Department.