Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Business Technology

Position Summary

The School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Business Technology at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses that equip students with the technology, data, and analytical skills today's organizations demand, contribute to curriculum development in a rapidly evolving field, engage in scholarly or professional activity, and provide meaningful service to the university and broader community. This role offers the opportunity to prepare students to use technology wisely and ethically as business leaders within an intentional faith-based learning environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in business technology, including but not limited to: Computer Applications in Business, Data Analytics, Business Statistics, Microsoft Excel Certification, AI in Business, and other courses aligned with candidate expertise and departmental need, delivered on campus, online, and in hybrid formats
• Prepare students to earn industry-recognized credentials, such as the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Excel, and support students through the certification process, including serving as a certification exam proctor as needed
• Develop and continuously update course content, syllabi, and instructional materials to keep pace with emerging tools and technologies, in alignment with accreditation standards and program learning outcomes
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to integrate artificial intelligence, data literacy, and digital tools across the business curriculum
• Integrate a faith-based Christian worldview and values-based leadership perspective across courses, including the ethical and responsible use of technology, data, and AI
• Mentor and advise students academically and professionally, supporting their development as ethical business leaders
• Engage in scholarly research, professional development, or applied scholarship consistent with a teaching-focused institution and tenure expectations, including maintaining current technology knowledge and certifications
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service activities including faculty meetings, committee work, program review, and accreditation efforts
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive, collegial, and mission-aligned academic environment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., D.B.A., Ed.D. or equivalent) in a business-related field such as Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a closely related discipline preferred; candidates with a master's degree in business or a business-related field, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline and/or significant professional experience in business technology or analytics, will be considered
• Demonstrated experience teaching at the higher education level, including course design and delivery
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite, along with working knowledge of data analytics and generative AI tools used in business
• Ability to teach effectively across business technology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats
• Strong commitment to student success, academic integrity, and mentorship
• Active Christian faith and genuine commitment to the mission, values, and community standards of MidAmerica Nazarene University

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry-recognized technology certifications, such as Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert in Excel, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, or comparable credentials in data analytics or artificial intelligence
• Professional or industry experience in one or more of the following areas: business analytics, information technology, data management, or digital transformation
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, or SQL
• Familiarity with ACBSP accreditation processes and standards
• Record of scholarship, applied research, or professional engagement in business technology, analytics, or a related field

Working Conditions & Compensation

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment with a teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year. This is an on-campus, in-person faculty position; teaching assignments may include online and hybrid courses in addition to on-campus courses. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. MNU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and tuition benefits.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials through the MNU employment portal:

• Letter of application describing teaching philosophy, relevant technology experience and certifications, faith commitment, and alignment with MNU's mission
• Current resume
• Copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Teaching Statement describing approach to teaching and mentoring students or trainees (1-2 pages)
• Statement of faith, including personal faith history and vision for supporting a Christ-centered university community (2 pages maximum)

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Abigail Harris, HR Generalist, at hr@mnu.edu. Questions may be directed to Dr. Jamie Myrtle, Dean of the College of Professional and Graduate Studies, jmyrtle@mnu.edu.

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude, and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one- or two-page narrative document describing the applicant's central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant's Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one's faith, one's family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant's faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, *age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students, in the hiring process, during employment, and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon adherence to the University's Community Lifestyle Statement.

Read the university's full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/employment.