"Managing Director for the International Business Institute and the Executive Director of the Messiah Business Institute"

Managing Director for the International Business Institute and the Executive Director of the Messiah Business Institute

Position Type: Faculty

School: School of Arts, Culture and Society

Department: Department of Business (2031)

Discipline: Marketing

Level: Undergraduate

Time Status: Full-Time

Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Summary:

The Department of Business in the School of Arts, Culture & Society at Messiah University invites applications for a term-tenure track faculty position in Business who will also serve as the Managing Director for the International Business Institute and the Executive Director of the Messiah Business Institute, beginning August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

The faculty member will teach four business courses per year in international business and courses related to the applicant's background (Economics or Finance preferred but not required). This position comes with a four-course release to serve as the Managing Director of the International Business Institute and the Messiah Business Institute. Administrative assistance is provided for both institutes. The position will require advising undergraduate international business and business majors, departmental service, and institutional service.

Qualifications:

The University's preference is a candidate who has a doctoral degree in Business, but a candidate with an MBA will still be strongly considered. Teaching at the collegiate level and/or professional experience is strongly preferred. Faculty rank will depend on the hire's qualifications and experience.

The Program:

Messiah University's Department of Business, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), is the largest department within the School of Arts, Culture and Society (www.messiah.edu/departments/business). The Department is home to seven undergraduate business majors and the International Business Institute and provides a collegial environment that supports high-quality teaching and scholarly work. Instruction for most undergraduate programs is delivered primarily in person, with occasional online courses.

The Department:

Advancing the mission of Messiah University, the Department of Business educates students for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, ethical leadership, and exceptional professional practice within a complex world. The Department is supported by 10 full-time faculty members and is part of Messiah University, a nationally ranked and accredited institution that integrates rigorous academics with Christian faith.

The University:

Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,700 undergraduate students including 21.3% under-represented and 1.5% international students from 23 countries and over 900 graduate students including 28.1% of students from under-represented populations.

The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.

Starting Date for Position: 08/01/2026

Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications/Nominations:

Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."

Vitae Instructions to Applicants:

Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.

Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled: Yes