Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor of Management and Leadership

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Management and Leadership

Kansas - Olathe, KS

Position Type Full Time

The School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Management and Leadership at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management, human resources, and organizational leadership for both traditional and adult students, draw on substantive business leadership experience to connect theory with practice, contribute to curriculum development, engage in scholarly or professional activity, and provide meaningful service to the university and broader community.

This role offers the opportunity to form the next generation of business leaders within an intentional faith-based learning environment.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management and leadership, including but not limited to:
  Principles of Management, Skill Formation of a Leader, Human Resource Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and other courses aligned with candidate expertise and departmental need, delivered on campus, online, and in hybrid formats
• Connect management and leadership theory to practice through case studies, simulations, and examples drawn from professional experience
• Develop and continuously improve course content, syllabi, and instructional materials in alignment with accreditation standards and program learning outcomes
• Integrate a faith-based Christian worldview and servant leadership perspective across courses, with an emphasis on character, ethical decision-making, and the formation of leaders
• Mentor and advise traditional and adult students academically and professionally, supporting their development as ethical business leaders with practical leadership skills
• Serve as faculty advisor for student organizations, with particular interest in leadership development or experiential learning organizations, such as MNU's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
• Build relationships with business leaders and employers to support guest speakers, internships, and career opportunities for students
• Engage in scholarly research, professional development, or applied scholarship consistent with a teaching-focused institution and tenure expectations
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service activities including committee work, program review, and accreditation efforts
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive, collegial, and mission-aligned academic environment

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., D.B.A., Ed.D. or equivalent) in a business-related field such as Management, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, or a closely related discipline preferred; candidates with a master's degree in business or a business-related field, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline and/or significant professional experience in business management and leadership, will be considered
• Significant management and leadership experience in the business world, including responsibility for leading people, teams, or organizational initiatives
• Demonstrated experience teaching at the higher education level, including course design and delivery
• Ability to teach effectively across management, human resources, and leadership courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for both traditional and adult learners in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats
• Strong commitment to student success, academic integrity, and mentorship
• Active Christian faith and genuine commitment to the mission, values, and community standards of Mid America Nazarene University

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior or executive leadership experience in areas such as strategic planning, change management, talent development, or organizational culture
• Professional human resources experience and/or certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
• Experience in leadership coaching, consulting, or corporate training and development
• Experience teaching adult learners in online or accelerated programs
• Familiarity with ACBSP accreditation processes and standards
• Record of scholarship, applied research, or professional engagement in management, leadership, or organizational behavior

Working Conditions & Compensation

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment with a teaching load of 24…