Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Clinical Professor of Business (Management)

POSITION TITLE
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Clinical Professor of Business (Management).

POSITION SUMMARY
Coker University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Clinical Professor of Business (Management) in the School of Business beginning August 2027.
This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position with competitive salary reporting to the Dean,
School of Business. The successful candidate will support the Business Administration major and respective concentrations through teaching in areas aligned with their expertise.
The primary responsibilities of the position include face-to-face and online teaching assignments at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
• Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester (8 courses per year) within the School of Business
• Serve as academic advisor for students as assigned by the Dean, School of Business
• Apply inclusive pedagogy and use a range of pedagogical approaches to create a learning environment that promotes the persistence and success of students.
• Attend faculty development meetings and events
• Contribute interests and ideas for new and innovative courses and multidisciplinary programs
• Contribute required assessment reports
• Contribute to the work of the Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs unit, and the School of Business (institutional service obligations)
• Develop meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Engage industry representatives to participate in program activities including internship sponsorship
• Maintain expectations and standards set forth in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks and Service Standards
• Maintain professional standing in the field
• Manage the resources and Learning Management System (LMS) in the form of Brightspace course spaces for each class
• Monitor student progress in the RIZE program
• Support student research and career development
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Business
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

Preferred qualifications include an earned PhD or DBA in Management or a related field.
Applicants that are ABD and hold a Master’s degree will be considered.

EXPERIENCE
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience teaching face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses is preferred
• Familiarity with simulation programs such as GLO-BUS
• Previous relevant industry experience is expected
EXPECTATIONS
• Committed to actively contributing to Coker’s mission
• Passionate about teaching and inclusive pedagogy
• Prepared to teach foundational concepts within business advanced topics in management (strategy, international, HR, operations, etc.)
APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE
• A letter of application
• Complete contact information for three professional references
• Copies of all academic transcripts, including undergraduate (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate)
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement describing how you have promoted student belonging and inclusion Submit application materials to Coker University at:
https://coker.isolvedhire.com/iframe/mobile/.
Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations

Coker’s standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Being part of Coker University means committing to our Culture of COBRAS. We believe in showing up for students and colleagues with care, openness, bold ideas, and a drive to be remarkable and adaptable-always striking at the opportunity to be better.

Coker University readies undergraduate and graduate students for personal and professional success through a distinctive educational experience that emphasizes the practical application of the liberal arts, as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Located in Hartsville, SC, Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status,
veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, medical condition, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.