Assistant Professor of Practice in Management & OBHR

Position Profile

Join an innovative, high performing team of faculty and staff who are building the future of business. The College of Business is focused on excellence through innovation, quality education, and engagement with the community for greater impact. The College of Business is an AACSB accredited business school and a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Management Education.

Purdue University Northwest's College of Business invites applications for the full-time academic position of Assistant Professor of Practice in Management and OBHR for an academic year appointment starting August 17, 2026.

Responsibilities

The duties include teaching, student mentoring, and minor engagement as assigned by the Chairperson and/or Dean. The baseline teaching load is five undergraduate or graduate courses (e.g., Management, OB, Marketing, etc.) during the semester on both campuses (Hammond and Westville) of PNW. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective teaching that encourages student learning and is responsible for collecting, assessing, and reporting student learning for the AACSB Assurance of Learning. The successful candidate will also mentor students by providing support for development of professional practice skills. The successful candidate will work collegially and professionally with students, employees, and other stakeholders. Successful candidates will demonstrate substantial ability to interact with regional businesses, engage students through innovative curricula and learning approaches, and contribute to College and University service and engagement.

Education

Must have a Master degree or Ph.D. in business or related areas.

Experience

• Commitment and evidence of successful teaching experience at a college level is required.
• Qualified candidates should have professional experience in business, management, or higher education.
• Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to learn and use learning technology and platforms such as Brightspace.
• Ability to teach multi-cultural student population.

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars, in addition to office hours.
• Setting and grading assignments, tests, and exams.
• Be highly organized, with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively.
• Assist with program-related duties and administrative tasks, including placement, orientation, proctoring, student evaluations, curriculum, and program review.
• Understand and adhere to university policies and guidelines.
• Able to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Competency in effective and appropriate online (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery and in-person instructions.