Assistant Professor-School of Business and Leadership

Assistant Professor–School of Business and Leadership Work Location: On-site, Knoxville, TN Classification: Salary – Full Time with Benefits Job Summary The School of Business & Leadership (SoBL) at Johnson University seeks a dynamic Christian leader to teach various Business Administration courses in multiple modalities and formats. Faculty generally teach four courses per term, depending upon class enrollments and credit hours associated with the course. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students to succeed academically and professionally, helping students locate internships, participating in activities beyond the classroom, such as recruiting career fairs or extracurricular events on campus, and other responsibilities defined by the University. Preference will be given to faculty candidates with a history of membership with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. The start date is Spring 2027. Please submit Required Documents: Three (3) Professional References (contact information only) Unofficial undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts (Official transcripts required when hired) Statement of Teaching Philosophy Signed Johnson University Mission Statement and Statement of Faith & Practice (available by emailing Gayla Wood View email address on click.appcast.io . To ensure full consideration, interested applicants should email a completed application packetto Gayla Wood (View email address on click.appcast.io ). Qualifications Master's or Doctoral degree in Business Administration from a regionally accredited university. Candidates with a concentration/specialization/major in finance and/or economics are especially encouraged to apply. Two to five years of teaching experience in a higher education setting. Ability to clearly convey information and ideas to others and demonstrate active listening skills. Experienced practitioner/scholar – abreast of developments within business administration and practical knowledge gained from organizational experience. Experience designing and delivering class instruction through developing lesson plans to meet course competencies, developing activities that support lesson objectives, and developing activities to assist students in developing critical thinking skills and practically engaging with the materials. Experience with designing interactive and teaching-learning strategies that are diverse, experiential, participatory, and collaborative to accommodate various learning styles. Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in the classroom and in one-on-one settings). Proficient with the use of standard office and internet applications on personal computers. Must be committed to the full support of Johnson University's Mission Statement and Statement of Faith & Practice. Working Conditions Must be able to sit or stand in front of a classroom. Must be able to articulate clearly and loudly for each class. Equal Employment Opportunity Provider Johnson University is a Christian university affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to educate and develop students who advance the worldwide mission of Christ through their lives, ministries, and careers. Accordingly, Johnson University seeks to hire and educate individuals who share its vision and core values to carry out that mission. Johnson University does not unlawfully discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment practices. Johnson University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or disability – if such disability may be accommodated without undue hardship – in provision of educational opportunities, programs and activities, or employment opportunities and benefits, pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent amendments to that act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and subsequent re-authorization of that act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and subsequent amendments to that act. The University, however, reserves the right under those provisions to make certain employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the University’s religious beliefs when establishing qualifications for certain positions. Further, as a Christian ministry, the University retains the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions, as that term has been defined by the courts in the context of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, based on criteria established by the University without regard to Title VII, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law governing the employment relationship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson University