Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Shepherd University summary :

The Assistant Professor of Business Administration teaches undergraduate and graduate business courses in various formats including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Responsibilities include advising students, participating in university service, and engaging in community outreach activities. The role requires a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in business or a related field and emphasizes applied teaching using technology and interdisciplinary approaches.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

F131P

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Grade

Faculty

Advertised Salary

$81,000 - $85,000

Position Status

Full Time

Appointment Length

9 Months

Department

Dept of Business, Accounting, Economics, and Finance

Job Summary / Basic Function

Responsibilities include teaching Business Administration courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, university service, and advising. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Evening teaching may be required.

The new assistant professor is responsible for duties as outlined in the Shepherd University Faculty Handbook. ( The teaching load is a 4-4 but typically spread over a relatively low number of total students. Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience; Teaching schedules are flexible, but the full-time position does require an on-campus presence for face-to-face interaction with students and faculty. Occasional evening and weekend activities may be necessary for student activities and community outreach events.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in business, or closely related field, from an accredited program

Have a desire to teach applied classes supported by technology; and, a willingness to build creative learning environments with other academic disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

The department is looking for candidates with a J.D., a Ph.D. or D.B.A. in business, or closely related field, from an accredited program. The ability to teach statistics, business analytics, AI in business and a second area of expertise including business law, HR, or any other required or elective business courses.

ABDs who are close to finishing will also be considered. The candidates should have a desire to teach applied classes supported by technology; and a willingness to build creative learning environments with other academic disciplines. Experience with advising student groups, organizing business competitions, and business community outreach should also be noted by candidates.

Posting Date

08 / 08 / 2025

Close Date

Special Instructions Summary

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Keywords :

business administration, higher education, teaching, online education, student advising, business analytics, business law, technology-enhanced learning, community outreach, statistics