"Affiliate Faculty of Instruction or Practice Management"

The Grand Valley State University Management Department in the Seidman College of Business invites applications for two (2) Affiliate Faculty of Instruction or Practice positions, effective Fall 2026. Initial appointments are for one year, with the potential for one-year renewals for a second year, followed by potential subsequent three-year renewable appointments, depending on departmental need. Applicants are expected to have earned a Master's degree in Management or a closely related field from an AACSB- or equivalently accredited institution by August 2026 and to be interested in teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs. All teaching interests in Management will be considered, but preference will be given to those who have experience with Business Law and/or MIS/Operations Management.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $65,000; commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties

• Typical teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year with a possible three (3) credit reassignment of time to meet AACSB required research and service responsibilities.
• Effective teaching at potentially both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and community commensurate with rank and college accreditation requirements.
• Engage in research and professional activities commensurate with rank and college accreditation requirements.

Required Qualifications and Education

• M.B.A. or Master's degree (or higher) in a related field by August 2026.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Evidence of current professional engagement with non-profit or business community.

Preferred Qualifications and Education

• Excellent candidates in any related field will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in areas of teaching needs.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness: in-person, hybrid, online.
• Exhibited potential to successfully conduct applied research.
• Exhibited commitment to GVSU's vision of inclusion and equity.

How to Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers to be considered; applicants must upload the following (in PDF format) to the online application (five documents or five MB maximum):

• (1) cover letter to include your teaching philosophy and engagement with the business or non-profit community;
• (2) resume to include both education and professional experience;
• (3) an unofficial copy of the highest degree transcript; and
• (4) applicants may also include scholarly publications, student evaluations, and other evidence of teaching effectiveness.

If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. You will also be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Questions about this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Jean C. Essila, essilaj@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline: Application closes March 8, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.