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Benefits of Being a Lindenwood
Employee:
- Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs
(employee and spouse only). - Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
- Comprehensive benefits plan: medical,
dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options. - Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,
Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1). - Free lunch
Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and
Qdoba included. - Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning
Academy.
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Management (Leadership) (9 Month)
Department:
Management
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Dean or Academic Administrator
Positions Supervised:
Student Employee(s) as Applicable
Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application, you
will need the following documents to upload.
Supplemental Materials
- Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and
interest - Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to LUHR@lindenwood.edu
- Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed
*** The system
limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to luhr@lindenwood.edu***
Job Summary
Faculty and instructors are responsible for
curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the
university.
The Plaster College of Business at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Management
(Leadership).
Qualified applicants will possess a terminal degree in business with specialization in management/leadership. The
successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (3 credit hours) each semester. Preference will be given to candidates with
experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise
through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life.
The Assistant Professor of Management
(Leadership) is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin Fall 2026. Review of applications will begin April 2026 and will
continue until filled.
Assistant Professor of Management must have proficiency in management, leadership, organizational behavior,
international business, or strategy, plus a terminal degree in management/business/leadership. Applicants with substantial graduate
coursework in one or more of the aforementioned disciplines, with progress toward a terminal degree, will also be considered. Preference
will be given to candidates with a record of teaching and service excellence and a demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of
undergraduate and graduate business courses. This position will include academic advising, program/course design, and student
mentoring.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a
representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description
shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may
be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee
Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations.
Standard 1 – Teaching and Learning
Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom
cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all
disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs
and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.
Standard 2 -
Academic Service and Contributions
Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values,
and initiatives of the university and colleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by
the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic
administrators and communicated to the faculty.
Standard 3 -
Continuous Learning and Scholarship
Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and
instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.
Required
Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may
be designated by position.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
May be
representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job
competently.
Communication Skills: Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations, ask relevant
questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate
diplomatically, clearly, and effectively with students and co-workers verbally, in-person, and by telephone using the English language;
ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring
tact, diplomacy, and discretion; and ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through effective interactions with
students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.
Decision-Making & Analytical Skills: Ability to define problems, collect
data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to
describe a process or explain procedures, such as how to perform a task; and ability to deal with abstract and concrete
variables.
Technological & Related Skills: Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not
limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, and audio-visual equipment; willing to learn and apply any other new
technology necessary to enhance learning; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canvas (LMS), CAMS (SIS), and
Workday (EIS); and ability to use phones, fax machines, printers, scanners and copiers.
Work Environment
Environmental
or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions.
- Unless a faculty position is designated
as fully remote, all full-time faculty positions are designated as non-standard flex. On-campus presence is required and is deemed necessary
to perform the position expectations. Flexibility for remote work for non-routine, situational, and unusual circumstances, is provided at
the administrator’s discretion. - General office and/or classroom setting for on-campus faculty and instructors
- Variable work
environments as determined by online instructors; must have 24/7 access to a computer that meets minimum technical specifications and has
high-speed Internet access, distraction free from noise and movement - See Attendance section below for work environment attendance
expectations
Physical Abilities
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Stamina to teach classes as required
- Ability to stand or sit for extended time
periods - Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as
such
Attendance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal
Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities
and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is
committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.
