The School of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in Business
Administration, with an emphasis in Management, to begin August 10, 2026.
The faculty member will teach students with diverse career
goals, including students pursuing careers in a variety of business-related majors. The successful candidate for the position must
demonstrate an ongoing commitment to high-quality teaching, be energetic, engaging, student-focused, have strong interpersonal and
communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to student learning success.
Teaching & Advising duties:
· The teaching load is 24 credits per academic year which includes a May Term course once every three years.
(Courses at Morningside are four-credit hours per course).
· Courses will primarily include
courses at the undergraduate or master’s level in management, production and operations management, international business, small business
management, entrepreneurship, leadership, business ethics, negotiations, and/or other courses as appropriate. Faculty will teach in the
university’s general education and interdisciplinary programs as needed.
· Instruct and
assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through academic and career advising, careful preparation of course
materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments.
·
Prepare course materials and use teaching techniques including delivering content, leading discussions, team and project-based
learning, and conducting experiential learning opportunities in face-to-face undergraduate or online MBA classes.
· Incorporate relevant technologies to improve student learning.
·
Advise students on course selection as well as career planning, career development, and other student success factors.
· Research with undergraduate students is desirable and supported.
· This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position.
Based on the credentials and past professional
history of the candidate, the successful candidate may also be considered for the administrative role of Department Head. The Department
Head receives a 4 credit course release for performing administrative duties. Specific administrative responsibilities include departmental
management and leadership, student recruitment, faculty performance evaluations, course scheduling, curriculum development, student course
or internship/externship approval, and program planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Department Head is also expected to work
effectively with and represent the faculty to university administrators and external business organizations.
Qualifications:
A Doctoral degree in Business Management preferred, ABD or MBA with appropriate professional experience considered. A Juris Doctor degree
with appropriate business experience may also be considered. Relevant experience and preferred qualifications include: high-quality
student-oriented teaching focus, strong interpersonal and communication skills, proven history with teaching and student mentoring, teaching
experience in Management related areas at the bachelorette or higher level, experience with innovative instructional technologies, and prior
for-profit or not-for-profit business experience preferred.
The School of Business has grown more than 60% in the past several
years, and offers majors in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Managerial Accounting, and Public Accounting. It has a
99% placement rate for graduates and is experiencing growth across all its majors. The School is anticipating groundbreaking for a new
state-of-the-art School of Business building in 2026. The School of Business also offers an innovative, rapidly growing online MBA program
with specializations in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, Finance, and Healthcare Administration.
The School is staffed by 10 faculty members, most of whom have many years of prior private or public sector experience. The School also
serves as a local and regional resource to business organizations.
Morningside is a private university located in Sioux City, Iowa,
that serves over 2,000 students from almost all 50 states and more than 30 countries. It was established in 1894 by The United Methodist
Church, an affiliation it continues to maintain, and Chad Benson serves as its President. The main campus comprises 69 acres nestled in a
serene, park-like setting in the heart of Iowa’s fourth largest city. Lags Farm and Sioux Gateway Airport are both nearby extensions of the
campus that serve the School of Agriculture and Aviation.
Morningside’s largest undergraduate programs are
education, nursing, and business, and the Sharon Walker School of Education, Nylen School of Nursing and School of Business all offer
well-established online post-baccalaureate and graduate program options for nontraditional and graduate students. A strong commitment to
experiential learning has enabled Morningside University to maintain a remarkable 99% job and graduate school placement rate for its
undergraduate graduates over the past decade.
Morningside University is home to the Mustangs Athletic Department,
which fields 28 varsity sports and is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains
Athletic Conference (GPAC). Residential undergraduate students may also enjoy more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations or choose to
get involved with the School of Visual and Performing Arts regardless of their major.
Learn more about Morningside University at
morningside.edu.
Application process:
Review of applications for the position will begin immediately and
will continue until filled. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received on or before May 15, 2026. Candidates for
searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Successful completion of a background
check and education verification are required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
sex, religion, creed, race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, national origin, or other
characteristics protected by state and federal law. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related
to this search are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources at welp@morningside.edu.
Apply on-line only by submitting
an email to facultysearch@morningside.edu and entering “Business Search” in the
subject line, and attaching PDF or Microsoft Word files for the following documents: cover letter, current curriculum vitae, 1-page
statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three persons to provide professional recommendations. Questions
about the position may be addressed to Dr. Darrel Sandall, Dean (712-274-5290 or sandalld@morningside.edu).
