Professor, Creative Business Leadership

Join SCAD as a professor of creative business leadership and help shape the next generation of creative executives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. In this acclaimed graduate program, you will prepare students to lead with vision, think strategically, and harness the power of creativity to drive innovation and impact in today's complex global marketplace.

As a SCAD professor, you will cultivate a professional, engaging, and forward-thinking classroom environment. Responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses; designing and submitting syllabi; reviewing midterm grades; maintaining regular office hours; and providing additional support through extra help sessions, learning opportunities, and field-based experiences. Instructional topics will cover business strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, operations, data analysis, and innovation-anchored in creative thinking and real-world application.

In this role, you will also conduct program and course assessments, maintain accurate academic records, and support institutional effectiveness through curriculum development, accreditation efforts, and participation in university initiatives. Active involvement in SCAD events-including admission activities, faculty councils, exhibitions, and industry engagement-is also expected.

The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of finance, accounting, leadership, and business strategy and be prepared to teach all related business innovation concepts across Creative Business Leadership in support of the MBI program. Experience leading creative teams or launching ventures is highly desirable.

Minimum qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related discipline
• Academic and professional credentials to teach in the discipline
• Two years of work experience in a related profession or post-secondary teaching experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience in or knowledge of finance and accounting
• Professional experience in strategic design, consulting, innovation management, or creative business operations

Required application documents:

• Current résumé and/or CV
• Cover letter
• Portfolio or its equivalent
• Unofficial academic transcripts

Travel required:

• Less than 10%

Work hours: As noted in the Employment Agreement.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.