Assistant Professor of Management
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This Bluffton University faculty position will be appointed by the vice president and dean of academic affairs in consultation with the chair of the Business Studies department with tenure or on tenure-track depending on prior qualifications appointed. The position is responsible for teaching an array of classes, primarily undergraduate, advising students, serving faculty governance, and contributing to the academic and community life of Bluffton University.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty responsibilities
- Teach 23-25 credit hours of courses in the general education curriculum, undergraduate finance, business, and management curriculum, and master’s in business administration program of Bluffton University each fall, & spring term. Faculty members are generally on nine-month work agreements that run from two weeks before classes begin in August through the day grades are due in May. Occasional meetings may be needed during the summer and faculty members should remain in touch with campus by reading email at least once a week during the summer.
- Teach 23-25 credit hours of courses in the general education curriculum, undergraduate accounting and finance curriculum, and master’s in business administration program of Bluffton University each fall, & spring term. Faculty members are generally on nine-month work agreements that run from two weeks before classes begin in August through the day grades are due in May. Occasional meetings may be needed during the summer and faculty members should remain in touch with campus by reading email at least once a week during the summer.
Course load would depend upon the candidate, but could include:
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- BUS 299 Intro to Business Analytics (3)
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- BUS 385 Internship (3)** Spring & Fall
- FIN 366 Principles of Finance (3)
- BUS 245 Business Law (3)
- MGT 354 Principles of Management (3)** Spring & Fall
- FIN 367 Financial Investments (3)*
- MGT 355 Prod/Operations Management (3)*
- MGT 505 The Theory and Practice of Management (3)
- MGT 510 Organizations, Management and American Culture (3)
- MGT 662 Managing People in Organizations (3)
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MGT 625 Strategic Issues in Contemporary Management (3)
*Asterisks denote alternate-year classes.
**Double asterisks denote every-semester courses
- Maintain an active agenda of academic and creative work as appropriate for tenure-track and tenured faculty at Bluffton University.
- Engage in service to the university and community as appropriate for tenure-track and tenured faculty at Bluffton University.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
- Education and Experience:
- Doctorate in business-related field or MBA with tested experience also welcome to apply.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Skill/Abilities:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in or ability to learn learning management system software (Moodle).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily a sedentary position with approximately twelve hours of in-person classes
per week plus attendance in meetings and other events on campus each week. Some occasional
travel off-campus may be needed for conferences and/or off campus meetings.
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with experience.
DEADLINE:
Review of applications begins immediately, and continues until position is filled.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at
the office indicated below:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Completed Bluffton employment application
Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
Posted 2/4/2026