The School of Business is seeking applications for a one-year visiting appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management, to begin August 11, 2025.  The initial contract will be for one year with the possibility of extension.

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 cultural diversity and inclusive education.

Teaching & advising duties:

• The teaching load is 24 credits (typically 4 four-credit classes) per academic year.
• Courses will primarily include courses 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 appropriate teaching techniques which include delivering lectures, leading discussions, team and project-based learning, and conducting experiential learning opportunities in face-to-face classes.
• Incorporate relevant technology 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, visiting 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 skills, proven history with teaching and student mentoring, teaching experience in Management related areas at the university level, experience with modern instructional technologies, and prior for-profit or not-for-profit business experience preferred.

The School of Business has grown more than 50% 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 staffed by 10 faculty members, most of whom have many years of prior experience working in the private or public sectors.  The School serves as a local and regional resource to business organizations.

Morningside is a private university located in Sioux City, Iowa, that serves approximately 2,300 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. 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 undergraduate programs are business, education, and nursing, and the Sharon Walker School of Education and Nylen School of Nursing both offer well-established online post-baccalaureate and graduate program options for nontraditional and graduate students. The School of Business also offers a new, innovative online MBA program that is growing rapidly. 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 www.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 July 15, 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).