"Visiting Assistant Professor - International Business"

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor - International Business

Department

Business

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Position Overview

The School of Business at the University of Kansas invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in International Business to begin August 18, 2026. This is a full-time, 2-year limited term, non-tenure track, academic-year faculty position.

This position will interact with students, faculty, and the broader business and international community through research, teaching, and service. We encourage individuals seeking to engage in impactful research and teaching in international business, strategy and management to apply...

Job Description

40% Teaching
Teach required and elective undergraduate or graduate level courses in international business and management depending on professional background. Duties include but are not limited to course preparation, consultation, and assignment of course grades. Courses may be taught at the Lawrence campus and/or online. The course load for this appointment is two courses each semester (fall and spring). The Area Director will determine teaching assignments to best meet the needs of the School of Business. All faculty should abide by area, school, and university policies and procedures.

40% Research
Establish and maintain an active and productive program of research within area of specialization.

20% Service
Visiting faculty members are expected to participate in Area events and contribute to the Area, School and University community as needed, and the profession at large.

Required Qualifications

1. A Ph.D. in international business or a related field (must be earned by August 18, 2026).
2. Evidence of potential for teaching excellence in international business and related fields.
3. Evidence of potential for excellence in research.

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

FTE

1.0

Limited Term End Date

15-May-2028

Contact Information to Applicants

Management Assistant, busmgtadmin@ku.edu (regarding application process)
Jill Ellingson, ellingson@ku.edu (regarding position information)

Additional Candidate Instruction

To be considered, candidates must submit an online application. (1) letter of application describing interest in KU, experience and distinctive accomplishments, (2) record of productivity in teaching and research as described in CV, (3) research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., 1-2 publications or works in progress), (4) teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations), and (5) names of three professional references. Actual letters of reference will be required later in the hiring process.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025 and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.