Visiting Assistant Professor of Management – Business Faculty Job

Position Overview
Governors State University’s College of Business seeks applicants for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Management position, starting August 2025. This role may be extended for the 2026–2027 academic year. The position is full-time, with an annual salary range of $95,000.00 to $100,000.00.

Teaching Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management. The standard teaching load is 27 credit hours across the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Preferred teaching areas include Principles of Management, Business Statistics, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management. Additional teaching assignments may depend on department needs and candidate expertise.

Candidate Profile
Applicants should show a strong commitment to effective teaching in business administration faculty jobs or business school faculty jobs. The department values those who serve non-traditional and diverse students and who are willing to teach online or hybrid courses. Candidates must meet AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) status and demonstrate potential for research and service that supports the college’s mission. SA status typically means holding a terminal degree and a record of peer-reviewed research or similar scholarly contributions.

About Governors State University and the College of Business
Governors State University is in the south suburbs of Chicago and offers high-value undergraduate and graduate education to a diverse student body. It has the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois and a range of flexible course formats. The AACSB-accredited College of Business primarily serves students from the Chicago metropolitan area and focuses on excellence in teaching, research, and service. The college’s mission is to empower students with skills and ethical foundations for a global business environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Management or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited or equivalent institution by August 2025; ABD candidates in the final stages are welcome to apply.
• Evidence of, or potential for, effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Interest in developing and teaching online courses.
• Potential for scholarly activity that meets AACSB SA standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in management, business statistics, supply chain management, business strategy, and principles of management.
• Professional business or industry experience.
• Experience with online or hybrid teaching.
• Familiarity with AACSB accreditation standards.

Application Process
Applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter including teaching philosophy and research interests
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial graduate transcripts
4. Sample of completed or in-progress research work
5. Teaching evaluations from the past two years (with department or school comparisons if available)
6. Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications is ongoing. For priority consideration, submit all materials by June 15, 2025.

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Equal Opportunity Statement
Governors State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.