The School of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management to begin August 10, 2026.

The faculty member will teach students with diverse career goals, including students pursuing careers in a variety of business-related majors. The successful candidate for the position must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to high-quality teaching, be energetic, engaging, student-focused, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to student learning success.

Teaching & advising duties:

• The teaching load is 24 credits per academic year which includes a May Term course once every three years (4 four-credit hours per class).
• Courses will primarily include courses at the undergraduate or masters level in management, production and operations management, international business, small business management, entrepreneurship, leadership, business ethics, negotiations, and/or other courses as appropriate. Faculty will teach in the university’s general education and interdisciplinary programs as needed.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through academic and career advising, careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments.
• Prepare course materials and use teaching techniques including delivering content, leading discussions, team and project-based learning, and conducting experiential learning opportunities in face-to-face undergraduate or online MBA classes.
• Incorporate relevant technologies to improve student learning.
• Advise students on course selection as well as career planning, career development, and other student success factors.
• Research with undergraduate students is desirable and supported.
• This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position.

Qualifications:

A Doctoral degree in Business Management preferred, ABD or MBA with appropriate professional experience considered.  A Juris Doctor degree with appropriate business experience may also be considered.  Relevant experience and preferred qualifications include: high-quality student-oriented teaching focus, strong interpersonal and communication skills, proven history with teaching and student mentoring, teaching experience in Management related areas, experience with innovative instructional technologies, and prior for-profit or not-for-profit business experience preferred.

The School of Business has grown more than 60% in the past several years, and offers majors in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Managerial Accounting, and Public Accounting. It has a 99% placement rate for graduates and is experiencing growth across all its majors.  The School is anticipating groundbreaking for a new state-of-the-art School of Business building in 2026.  The School of Business also offers an innovative, rapidly growing online MBA program with specializations in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, Finance, and Healthcare Administration. The School is staffed by 10 faculty members, most of whom have many years of prior private or public sector experience.  The School also serves as a local and regional resource to business organizations.

 

Morningside is a private university located in Sioux City, Iowa, that serves over 2,000 students from almost all 50 states and more than 30 countries. It was established in 1894 by The United Methodist Church, an affiliation it continues to maintain, and Chad Benson serves as its Interim President. The main campus comprises 69 acres nestled in a serene, park-like setting in the heart of Iowa’s fourth largest city. Lags Farm and Sioux Gateway Airport are both nearby extensions of the campus that serve the School of Agriculture and Aviation.

Morningside’s largest programs are education, nursing, and business, and the Sharon Walker School of Education, Nylen School of Nursing and School of Business all offer well-established online post-baccalaureate and graduate program options for nontraditional and graduate students. A strong commitment to experiential learning has enabled Morningside University to maintain a remarkable 99% job and graduate school placement rate for its undergraduate graduates over the past decade.

Morningside University is home to the Mustangs Athletic Department, which fields 28 varsity sports and is a proud member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). Residential undergraduate students may also enjoy more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations or choose to get involved with the School of Visual and Performing Arts regardless of their major.

Learn more about Morningside University at morningside.edu.

Application process:

Review of applications for the position will begin immediately and will continue until filled. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received on or before September 28, 2025.  Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.  Successful completion of a background check and education verification are required.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, creed, race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, national origin, or other characteristics protected by state and federal law. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources at welp@morningside.edu.

Apply on-line only by submitting an email to facultysearch@morningside.edu and entering “Business Search” in the subject line, and attaching PDF or Microsoft Word files for the following documents: cover letter, current curriculum vitae, 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, 1-page statement of research interests, and names and contact information for three persons to provide professional recommendations. Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Darrel Sandall, Dean (712-274-5290 or sandalld@morningside.edu).