Assistant Professor of Business Innovation & Management

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teaching Introduction to Business & Society (first-year experience)
• Teaching Digital Foundations and AI Fluency for business students
• Teaching IGNITE courses, a scaffolded project-based learning sequence required for all business students beginning Fall 2026
• Teaching Senior Capstone and/or applied graduate courses, as appropriate

Essential Functions

• Teaching a standard full-time teaching load of 24 credits per academic year aligned with School of Business needs and expertise.
• Instruction may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students at key academic and professional transition points.
• Serving as a visible, accessible, and supportive faculty presence within the School of Business.

Student Engagement and Mentorship

• Supporting student belonging, engagement, and professional identity development.
• Connecting students to experiential learning opportunities, internships, and institutional resources.

Scholarship and Professional Activity

• Engaging in ongoing scholarly and professional activity appropriate to rank and appointment, which may include:
• Discipline-based, applied, pedagogical, or interdisciplinary scholarship.
• Contributions that support accreditation standards and School of Business strategic priorities.
• Integration of scholarship into teaching and student learning experiences, as appropriate.

Service Responsibilities

• Participation in departmental, school, and university committees.
• Contributions to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Engagement with industry, community, or professional organizations aligned with School of Business goals.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a visible role in connecting students to UIndy, teaching business core applied courses, and contributing to experiential and design-based learning initiatives. The role prioritizes student-centered pedagogy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world application over narrow disciplinary specialization.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a business, technology, analytics, or innovation-related field.
• Exceptional candidates with substantial professional experience in business innovation, digital transformation, or applied analytics may be considered for the Assistant Professor of Practice track.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement at any level, including K-12 or corporate.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience integrating and/or applying digital or AI tools into business education or organizational practice.
• PREFERRED: PhD or DBA.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, but experience in K-12 is welcome.
• Professional or industry experience in business, management, or related fields.
• Experience with experiential, project-based, or design-focused teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD or DBA is preferred.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, but experience in K-12 is welcome.
• Professional or industry experience in business, management, or related fields.
• Experience with experiential, project-based, or design-focused teaching.

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience integrating and/or applying digital or AI tools into business education or organizational practice.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, but experience in K-12 is welcome.
• Professional or industry experience in business, management, or related fields.
• Experience with experiential, project-based, or design-focused teaching.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retail Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Company Description

The University of Indianapolis is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. It is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University. UIndy's mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far. As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality.