"Assistant/Associate Professor of Management"

Assistant/Associate Professor of Management

Location: Angola, Indiana (In-Person Instruction)

Full-time

Summary

Trine University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor faculty position in the Ketner School of Business beginning Fall 2026 with primary teaching responsibilities in the area of Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Trine University is a teaching-focused institution. A standard teaching load for faculty is 12 credit hours per semester. Faculty are expected to spend 80% of their time on teaching, 10% on scholarship, and 10% on University Service. Trine does not offer tenure. High quality teaching is Trine University’s first priority; however, faculty members are also expected to engage in professional development activities, develop/maintain appropriate professional contacts, and serve as an academic advisor for students. Service, in the form of committee work, advising student organizations, etc. is highly valued.

The ideal candidate will have a background in management and strategy, but exceptionally qualified applicants with other areas of experience and expertise may be considered. The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses such as Global Strategic Management, Designing Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Law & Ethics, Entrepreneurship, and others. Expected teaching load is 12 hours per term. Duties will begin August 2026.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated education or experience that would support the teaching of specified management and business courses;
• A demonstrated record of excellence and innovation in teaching;
• An extensive professional network and business connections;
• A commitment to serve as a faculty advisor, student organization advisor, and active member of the undergraduate teaching team;
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a management role.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to the Trine culture and to the Angola community. Candidates will be committed to working full-time at Trine and serving students and the university in a variety of ways.

Required Education

An earned doctorate in management or closely related discipline is preferred; Minimum qualification for the position is a Master of Business Administration or master’s degree in higher education or business-related field with demonstration of relevant work experience.

Salary

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Outstanding Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

• Health - medical, dental, flex spending, HSA accounts
• Life insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1 ½ times annual salary
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match

Application Instructions

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, detailing all academic & professional experience, plus the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references within their application.