"Tenure Track Faculty in Business and Economics (Open Rank)"

Tenant Track Faculty in Business and Economics (Open Rank)

Company: Baker University

Job Location: Baldwin City Campus

Category: Other Business Faculty

Type: Full-Time

Baker University’s College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Business and Economics, beginning August 1, 2026.

We seek candidates who are passionate about undergraduate teaching and committed to the integration of business and economics within a liberal arts framework. Successful applicants will demonstrate teaching expertise in at least two of the following areas:

• Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship

Ideal candidates will also show evidence of:

• Effective teaching and student mentorship
• Support for student internships and career development
• Engagement with the Kansas City and global business communities
• Experience involving alumni in student support and mentorship

Opportunities for program leadership are available, particularly for candidates with prior leadership experience in academic settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or a related field (required)
• Relevant professional experience (required)
• Doctoral degree in a business-related discipline (preferred)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

About Baker University

Founded in 1858, Baker University is the oldest university in Kansas. The Department of Business and Economics is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences on the Baldwin City campus. We offer majors in Accounting, Business, Economics, International Business, and Sports Administration. Our Accounting, Business, and International Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The department also contributes to interdisciplinary minors in data analytics and pre-law.

Teaching Load & Rank

All positions are tenure-track. Rank will be determined based on professional and academic experience. The standard teaching load is 4 + 4 across two semesters.

Courses taught will vary based on qualifications but may include:

• Data Analytics (introductory and advanced)
• Economics (introductory and advanced)
• Corporate Finance
• International Management
• Investment Theory
• International Finance
• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Ethics in Business

Application Process

To apply, complete the online application. You may skip the “Employment Experience,” “Education,” and “References” sections by uploading the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three references

Direct inquiries to Dr. Judith Smrha, Chair of the Department of Business and Economics and Search Committee Chair, at jsmrha@bakerU.edu.

Review of applications begins October 27, 2025, and will continue until all positions are filled. Baker University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.