Assistant Professor of Practice or Instruction, Department of Management

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Management in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for a one-year, annually renewable term appointment as Assistant Professor of Practice or Instruction, starting in August 2025. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in-person and hybrid/online courses. Teaching assignments may include courses on organizational behavior, leadership, human resource management, and other related topics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The position involves teaching four sections per semester and contributing to substantial service responsibilities.
In-person, on-campus teaching and regular office hours are required. Depending on demand and expertise, teaching responsibilities will include online courses.

The Wilson College of Business (http://business.uni.edu) is AACSB-accredited and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments along with MBA and MAcc degrees. The Wilson College of Business has 53 full-time faculty members and 52 staff members and enrolls approximately 1,600 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. The Wilson College of Business is recognized as a "Best Business School" by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report's top part-time MBA programs, and as a Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools. The Wilson College of Business has a strong international presence, developing strategic alliances with several international business schools, and delivers its MBA program in Shanghai. The Wilson College of Business has successfully maintained its tradition of teaching excellence while raising its scholarly profile, secured alternative funding sources and established a distinct strategic identity. The Wilson College of Business boasts a significant economic outreach unit, Business & Community Services, engaging faculty and students, annually working in all 99 counties and 37 states, actively contributing to Iowa's economic vitality.
The Management Department is home to five majors: Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Management (with two emphases – Business Administration and Organizational Leadership), Human Resource Management and Supply Chain Management. Faculty in the Management Department are intellectually curious and actively engaged in meaningful scholarship, seeking to be exceptional teachers. The department fosters a supportive environment that promotes faculty development, growth and professional success.

The University of Northern Iowa provides high-quality education, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and preparing them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences, with advanced degrees available in many programs. The University's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.

UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities. It was recently named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 165,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. For more information, visit www.cedarfalls.com.

Education Requirements: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Leadership, Organizational Behavior or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited university required.

Required Qualifications: Record of excellence in teaching undergraduate and MBA courses, both in-person and online, with evidence of a student-focused approach; demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; and demonstrated effectiveness as a member of a collaborative team required.

Preferred Qualifications: Relevant work experience in a firm or as a consultant preferred.
For more information, please contact Betsy Ratchford, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-2310 or email at betsy.ratchford@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by 6/26/2025 will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover Letter
3) Statement of teaching philosophy
4) Evidence that demonstrates a record of excellence in teaching

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
 
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 6/26/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.