Assistant Professor of Business Innovation & Management

Job Description

The School of Business at the University of Indianapolis seeks a tenure-track faculty member to support student engagement, curricular integration, and applied business education. This position emphasizes business foundations, innovation, and the effective use of digital and AI tools across the student lifecycle.

The successful candidate will play a visible role in connecting students to UIndy, teaching business core applied courses, and contributing to experiential and design-based learning initiatives. The role prioritizes student-centered pedagogy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world application over narrow disciplinary specialization.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Doctoral degree in a business, technology, analytics, or innovation-related field. Exceptional candidates with substantial professional experience in business innovation, digital transformation, or applied analytics may be considered for the Assistant Professor of Practice track.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement at any level, including K-12 or corporate
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience integrating and/or applying digital or AI tools into business education or organizational practice

Preferred

• PhD or DBA is preferred
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, but experience in K-12 is welcome
• Professional or industry experience in business, management, or related fields
• Experience with experiential, project-based, or design-focused teaching
   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will carry a standard full-time teaching load of 24 credits per academic year aligned with School of Business needs and expertise. Teaching responsibilities may include:

• Introduction to Business & Society (first-year experience)
• Digital Foundations and AI Fluency for business students
• IGNITE courses, a scaffolded project-based learning sequence required for all business students beginning Fall 2026, which develops business fundamentals, digital and AI fluency, ethical judgment, and professional identity through human-centered design experiences across the curriculum
• Senior Capstone and/or applied graduate courses, as appropriate

Instruction may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities.

Student Engagement and Mentorship

A central component of this role is building meaningful connections with students across the curriculum. Responsibilities include:

• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students at key academic and professional transition points
• Supporting student belonging, engagement, and professional identity development
• Connecting students to experiential learning opportunities, internships, and institutional resources
• Serving as a visible, accessible, and supportive faculty presence within the School of Business

Scholarship and Professional Activity

The successful candidate is expected to engage in ongoing scholarly and professional activity appropriate to rank and appointment, which may include:

• Discipline-based, applied, pedagogical, or interdisciplinary scholarship
• Contributions that support accreditation standards and School of Business strategic priorities
• Integration of scholarship into teaching and student learning experiences, as appropriate

Service Responsibilities

Faculty are expected to contribute to service activities that support the School of Business, the University, and the broader professional community. Service responsibilities may include:

• Participation in departmental, school, and university committees
• Contributions to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities
• Engagement with industry, community, or professional organizations aligned with School of Business goals

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX. 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff or faculty member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.