Pacific Lutheran University

The business curriculum is innovative, offering a hands-on experiential introduction to business via the first business course, and offers content in concentration areas of Finance, Accounting, Management, and Marketing.. The School also offers three new experiential-based certificate programs in (1) consulting, (2) consultative sales, and (3) business justice, all offering hands-on learning from faculty and industry experts and integrating active learning with the community.. Other Information: Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.. PLU is located on a 156-acre woodland campus in the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington and about 40 minutes south of downtown Seattle.. The campus reflects consciously green practices and is in proximity to the natural beauty of Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and the Puget Sound.

assistant professor of business

General Description: The School of Business at Pacific Lutheran University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2024. The position contributes to our learning community by teaching 6 courses as well as offering scholarly projects (including opportunities for student/faculty research) and integral service to students and the university throughout the academic year.The School of Business is AACSB accredited, was offered continued accreditation in 2022, and has been AACSB accredited for over 50 years. The business curriculum is innovative, offering a hands-on experiential introduction to business via the first business course, and offers content in concentration areas of Finance, Accounting, Management, and Marketing. Minors are offered in Nonprofit Leadership, Business, Marketing, and in collaboration with the Innovation Studies program. The School also offers three new experiential-based certificate programs in (1) consulting, (2) consultative sales, and (3) business justice, all offering hands-on learning from faculty and industry experts and integrating active learning with the community. We value in-person learning via smaller class sizes – typically ranging from 25-30 students per course – that allow for personal connections with students. Further information about the School of Business and Management curriculum can be found on the website at https://www.plu.edu/busa/.The position serves as an integral part of the university’s focus on service and care by teaching six courses during the academic year. Faculty have an opportunity to suggest innovative elective courses, as well as offer innovative curriculum ideas such as particular topics, the inclusion of simulations, working with industry via embedded client-based professional projects, or by adding certificate components into their course curriculum. While teaching is in-person, there is the potential to offer one online course during our January-term and/or lead an invigorating 10-day study away international course in the MBA program (optional). Essential Functions and Responsibilities: ● Teach inclusive undergraduate and graduate courses in Management and Business.● Deliver a curriculum that inspires students and prepares them via the Management discipline.● Conduct insightful research, potentially with students, that furthers knowledge.● Advise students in the Management concentration and Business in general.● Participate in service via committees at the university and school levels as well as in a monthly faculty governance meeting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: At times and via experiences at other institutions, faculty can feel that their students are becoming just a number, and there is not ample time for the opportunity to really connect with students, preventing faculty from understanding the hopes and dreams of their students or having opportunities to connect with, and to mentor, their students. In other cases, some faculty feel pushed to be focused on research and not their teaching, achieving only publications from top journals and feeling that not only is other research not valued (or, in some cases, even noticed), though it comes at the expense of teaching. Ph.D. students presently in a doctoral program may wish to focus on their teaching, offering impactful research in the topics of their choice (versus an advisor or program), and seek to grow via a refreshing mix of their own vision for effective teaching and scholarship.In the School of Business at PLU, we seek faculty who wish to engage with students within a small classroom setting, see themselves as innovative educators, and who wish to prepare thoughtful and experienced business, nonprofit, and/or governmental leaders who feel called to have a positive impact in their world. We also seek faculty who care deeply about inclusive teaching, who seek flexibility in their research, and appreciate the caring and supporting environment at PLU. Many faculty in the School of Business have chosen PLU after serving at previous institutions because they care deeply about their teaching and connections with students, and they appreciate the flexibility in their research (topics and journals that are truly their own choice).PLU students are wonderfully diverse and attracted to the university’s focus on service and care – for other people, for their communities, and for the earth. The diversity of backgrounds, beliefs and values offer a rich context for inclusive teaching and deep classroom interactions. PLU students arrive to this educational community as students of color (a majority of PLU students), nontraditional, LGBTQ+, and largely from a mix of Pacific Northwest and international communities. Approximately 2 in 5 students are first-in-the-family college students, something that is recognized and celebrated at PLU by highlighting the shared achievement of faculty, staff, and even the President of the University.We especially encourage applications from individuals who seek opportunities for diverse conversations and share our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and global perspectives in their teaching, scholarship and service. Faculty in the School of Business share the foundation ofdiverse backgrounds, represent a truly collaborative team, and have a deep appreciation for the rich diversity found throughout the Pacific Northwest. Required Qualifications: ● Ph.D. or DBA in Business, with an emphasis in Management, Strategy, Innovation, or a related curriculum. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, though the doctorate degree must be achieved and conferred by September 1, 2024.● Evidence of strong teaching skills.● A commitment to using inclusive pedagogy that is congruent with PLU’s mission and the mission of the School of Business.● A record of, and/or the promise of, scholarship in business and/or related fields. Peer-reviewed scholarship in double-blind quality journals is necessary and integrated into our AACSB accreditation, though topic areas are flexible and based on the interest of the candidate. Preferred Qualifications: A degree from an AACSB accredited program.A history of published research, including peer-reviewed publications. Work Conditions: Physical Requirements: Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit:● Letter of Interest. The letter should include the following four sections with headers: (1) your teaching philosophy, (2) a brief overview of scholarship and what inspires your research projects, (3) a description of your commitment to inclusive teaching, and (4) how you see your future teaching at PLU creating a learning environment that is built upon a dedication to diversity and inclusion.● Curriculum vitae● List of three references● Teaching evaluations for courses taught over the past 3 years (PDF format)For questions or more information, please contact Juanita Reed at reedjj@plu.edu. Other Information: Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our faculty lead with a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice and instill this commitment in their students. PLU educators work to create an environment where students feel heard and valued, nurturing lifelong learners who aren’t afraid to do things differently to make the world better for everyone. PLU supports faculty as they help students turn ambition into purpose, skills into tools, and their caring into a transformative force.Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a faculty, staff, and student body from all religions, races, socioeconomic groups, sexual orientations, and gender expressions and from all over the world. For the 2022–23 academic year, 36.0% percent of PLU undergraduate students are from the first generation in their families to attend college; 46.6% percent self-identify as students of color; and 33.4% percent are Pell Grant–eligible.Offering distinctive opportunities for global engagement, collaborative student-faculty research, and purposeful learning, our faculty guide 2,633 students from all faiths and backgrounds to discern their purpose through relevant coursework, inclusive mentoring, and internships at world-class Puget Sound-area businesses and institutions. PLU is located on a 156-acre woodland campus in the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington and about 40 minutes south of downtown Seattle. The campus reflects consciously green practices and is in proximity to the natural beauty of Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and the Puget Sound.PLU administration supports and respects the strong culture of faculty-shared governance by working closely and collaboratively with faculty leadership to sustain and strengthen existing structures and procedures while working together on key institutional, academic and curricular decisions. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and marginalized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities. For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or humr@plu.edu. 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