Assistant Professor of International Business (Tenure track)

Position Title: Assistant Professor of International Business Tenure Track: Yes Department: Management, Marketing, and International Business Reports To: Dean of College of Business, Information Studies, and Technology (CBIST) Location: On-campus, River Forest, IL

Position Summary Dominican University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of International Business beginning in August 2026. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active program of scholarly work consistent with AACSB expectations, and contribute to advising and service within a mission-driven, student-centered business school serving a diverse student population.

The standard teaching load is 21 credit hours (seven courses) during the academic year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate international business courses.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly work aligned with AACSB expectations.
• Advise students and participate in departmental and university service.
• Contribute to advising and service within a mission-driven institution.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in International Business or a closely related business discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates considered if the degree will be conferred by May 15, 2027.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate international business courses.
• Evidence of a developing scholarly agenda aligned with AACSB expectations.
• Ability to advise students and participate in departmental and university service.
• Commitment to teaching diverse learners within a mission-driven institution.
• Ability to advise students and serve on university and college committees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior university-level teaching experience.
• Experience using Canvas or comparable LMS.
• Demonstrated competency in applying data analytics and artificial intelligence tools and embedding their use across the discipline.
• Experience with experiential study abroad, consulting projects, simulations, and community-engaged learning.
• International or applied professional experience informing teaching.
• Experience working in HSIs (Hispanic-Serving Institutions) or minority-serving institutions.
• Established scholarly productivity (required for Associate level consideration).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Teaching & Curriculum Delivery

• Ability to design and deliver undergraduate and graduate instruction in international business concepts.
• Ability to translate theory into applied global business practice.
• Ability to assess student learning and adjust instruction based on outcomes.
• Ability to engage students with varying levels of preparation and academic background.

Scholarly & Intellectual Contribution

• Knowledge of research methods and scholarly publication processes consistent with AACSB expectations.
• Ability to develop and sustain a research agenda in international business.
• Ability to integrate research into classroom learning.

Student Support & Mentoring

• Ability to advise and mentor students on academic and career pathways.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback that improves student performance.
• Ability to support first-generation and diverse learners.

Collaboration & Service

• Ability to collaborate with faculty across disciplines.
• Ability to contribute to committees, program development, and accreditation processes.
• Ability to participate in shared governance and institutional initiatives.

Global & Professional Competence

• Knowledge of global business environments and cross-cultural business practices.
• Ability to incorporate international perspectives into teaching.
• Ability to use instructional technologies and data-informed tools, including AI, where applicable.

Physical Demands

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary and FLSA Status

• Salary: $90,000 - $95,000
• FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

Employment Contingencies Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. A background screening is required upon hire.

To Apply Applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover letter (addressing work and other opportunities to interact and serve in high-needs and diverse populations, and other interactions with students).
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
4. A sample of intellectual contributions.
5. The names and contact information of 3 references.

Finalists in the search process will be asked to provide official transcripts. Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.dom.edu.

A review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

About Dominican University Dominican University is a Catholic comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, just 10 miles west of downtown Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.

It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students.

• Demographics:
• 68% of undergraduate students identify as Latinx.
• 5% as Black or African American.
• 3% as Asian.
• Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment.
• Over 90% of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid.
• Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students.
• Over half are federal Pell Grant recipients.
• 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.

For more information, visit www.dom.edu.

Expectations for All Dominican Employees To support the Universitys mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, employees are expected to engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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