Visiting Assistant Professor of Management
- Governors State University
- 1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484
- Jun 04, 2025
Job Description
Description
The Division of Management, Marketing, & Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at Governors State University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Management position beginning August 2025. The appointment may be renewed for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate management courses, with a teaching load of 27 credit hours across the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Preferred teaching areas include Principles of Management, Business Statistics, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management. Additional course assignments may be based on departmental needs and candidate expertise.
Candidates should demonstrate strong teaching capabilities, a commitment to serving non-traditional and diverse student populations, and a willingness to teach online or hybrid courses. Candidates must meet AACSB criteria for Scholarly Academic (SA) status and show potential for meaningful research and service contributions aligned with the college's mission (Note: SA status generally includes a terminal degree and a record of recent peer-reviewed research or equivalent intellectual contributions).
About the College of Business and University
Governors State University (GovState), located in Chicago’s south suburbs, is a regional, comprehensive public university that provides accessible, high-value undergraduate and graduate education to a culturally and economically diverse student population. GovState has the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois and offers a range of flexible course formats.
The AACSB-accredited College of Business serves primarily students from the Chicago metropolitan area. The college values excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a mission to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations needed to thrive in a global business environment.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Management or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) institution by August 2025; ABD candidates in the final stages will be considered.
- Evidence of or potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Interest in developing and delivering online courses.
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly activity that meets AACSB SA standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in multiple areas of management, such as Business Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, and Principles of Management.
- Professional experience in business or industry.
- Experience with online/hybrid course delivery.
- Understanding of AACSB accreditation standards and expectations.
Supplemental Information
Applicants should submit the following:
1. Cover letter including teaching philosophy and research interests
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial graduate transcripts
4. Sample of completed or in-progress research work
5. Teaching evaluations from the past two years (with department/school comparisons, if available)
6. Contact information for three professional references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For priority consideration, submit all materials by June 15, 2025.
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Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago's south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 students. GSU provides affordable and accessible undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students with undergraduate tuition that is the most affordable in the state.
The campus, conveniently located in University Park, Illinois, is characterized by the quiet of its scenic 760-acre campus amidst vigorous suburban and business growth, towns of character and interest, along with Metra access to the vibrancy of the Chicago Loop, just 35 miles away. The campus and surrounding community enjoy the excellent cultural offerings of Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts, as well as its acclaimed Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park.
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Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities with Governors State University and at other institutions of higher education in the region on AcademicCareers.com
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