"MBA Director and Professor"

Job Description

The College of Business (CoB) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the Full Professor ranking to lead the university's new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, launching in the Fall of 2025. Please note that candidates who are currently Senior Associate Professors may also be considered. The MBA is an online program with concentrations in supply chain management, healthcare administration, sport management and leadership, as well as general management.

The successful candidate will work closely with the College of Professional Studies (CPS) and be engaged as a full faculty member of the CoB. Additional leadership responsibilities may be part of the position. Teaching in other CoB programs will be required.

Candidates will hold a terminal degree and have credentials of a tenured Full or Senior Associate Professor in one of the CoB's core areas (business administration, finance, sport management, marketing, accounting, management, supply chain management, economics, outdoor business, sales management, sustainable business, entrepreneurship) or a closely related area. Expertise in healthcare administration, though not a core CoB area, will also be considered.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Candidates with experience in online program management, expertise in online teaching, active scholarship, and strong industry backgrounds are sought. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered. The successful candidate will also have responsibilities with the CoB undergraduate programs, and they will join a collegial, engaged team of faculty and professional staff in a new College of Business that is growing and offering programs in many areas.

Application Details

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications must be received no later than September 30, 2025. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A statement of your vision for a new MBA program (up to 2 pages).
• A statement of your industry engagement (up to 2 pages).
• A statement of your research background (up to 2 pages).
• Names and contact information for three professional and three academic references.

For more information, please visit the CoB website at https://www.une.edu/cob/college-of-business or contact the Dean of the College of Business, Norm O'Reilly, at noreilly1@une.edu or the Dean of the College of Professional Studies, Beth Taylor-Nolan, at btaylornolan@une.edu.

UNE is a private, non-profit, comprehensive university, with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, Maine and Tangier, Morocco. The College of Business is primarily located on UNE's waterfront Biddeford campus, with nearby city-based amenities in Portland (a 30-minute drive) and Boston (a 2-hour drive), with plans for the other campuses in place. UNE's location in southern Maine affords easy access to forests, mountains, freshwater lakes, rocky coastlines, and sandy beaches. UNE's seven colleges, including CoB, work closely together and collaborate on considerable interdisciplinary activity.

The CoB is UNE's newest College, launched in 2023. Its mission statement is below: The College of Business at the University of New England is a caring and collaborative community that offers a student-centered and technology-driven education. Emphasizing experiential learning, our ecosystem equips graduates with essential skills and knowledge for successful careers through industry-focused programs that promote innovation, teamwork, ethical leadership, a global perspective, and social responsibility.

UNE offers students a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service. UNE's excellence could not happen without a dedicated and talented faculty and professional staff. Our core values include but are not limited to Student Centeredness; Community and Belonging; and Relentless Inquiry. Visit https://www.une.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values to learn about our mission, vision, and core values.

UNE also offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits for both employees and dependent children. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits) for additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

We seek a candidate who will teach in the CoB, lead the MBA program, build our online programs, and take on other leadership responsibilities in CoB and CPS. CoB in-person courses are offered in the fall and spring semester on the Biddeford campus. The teaching load for the position is the equivalent of 6 credits per semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for excellence in teaching, quality in research, involvement with industry, the ability to engage in curriculum development and participate in academic recruiting, course and program assessment, and service to the colleges and university. This is a 12-month position.

Qualifications

A terminal degree in business in the area of your teaching or a related field combined with industry experience is required at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidate with a combination of education and professional experience that provide commensurate qualifications. Professional work experience is highly valued for this position. Experience in online teaching, online program development, and online marketing is required.

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