Managing Director for the International Business Institute and the Executive Director of the Messiah Business Institute

Position Title Managing Director for the International Business Institute and the Executive Director of the Messiah Business Institute Position Type Faculty School School of Arts, Culture and Society Department Department of Business (2031) Discipline Marketing Level Undergraduate Time Status Full-Time Campus Main Campus (Grantham)Position DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Department of Business in the School of Arts, Culture & Society at Messiah University invites applications for a term-tenure track faculty position in Business who will also serve as the Managing Director for the International Business Institute and the Executive Director of the Messiah Business Institute, beginning August 1, 2026.ResponsibilitiesThe faculty member will teach four business courses per year in international business and courses related to the applicant's background (Economics or Finance preferred but not required). This position comes with a four-course release to serve as the Managing Director of the International Business Institute and the Messiah Business Institute. Administrative assistance is provided for both institutes. The position will require advising undergraduate international business and business majors, departmental service, and institutional service.QualificationsThe University's preference is a candidate who has a doctoral degree in Business, but a candidate with an MBA will still be strongly considered. Teaching at the collegiate level and/or professional experience is strongly preferred. Faculty rank will depend on the hire's qualifications and experience.The ProgramMessiah University's Department of Business, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), is the largest department within the School of Arts, Culture and Society (www.messiah.edu/departments/business). The Department is home to seven undergraduate business majors and the International Business Institute and provides a collegial environment that supports high-quality teaching and scholarly work. Instruction for most undergraduate programs is delivered primarily in person, with occasional online courses.The DepartmentAdvancing the mission of Messiah University, the Department of Business educates students for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, ethical leadership, and exceptional professional practice within a complex world. The Department is supported by 10 full-time faculty members and is part of Messiah University, a nationally ranked and accredited institution that integrates rigorous academics with Christian faith.The UniversityMessiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,700 undergraduate students including 21.3% under-represented and 1.5% international students from 23 countries and over 900 graduate students including 28.1% of students from under-represented populations.The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.DiversityMessiah University's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society." The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.Starting Date for Position 08/01/2026 CompensationSalary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.Applications/NominationsApplication materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."Vitae Instructions to ApplicantsCurriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.Special Instructions to Applicants Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting https://careers.messiah.edu/postings/30754Letters of RecommendationApplicants will submit the name and e-mail address for the number of referees listed below. Referees will receive an e-mail notifying them to upload a confidential letter via the provided URL.Recommendation DetailsAccept Letters of Recommendation Yes Minimum Requests 3 Maximum Requests 3 Last Day Referee Can Submit Reference Referee Reminded After How Many Days