Assistant Professor, Business Administration/Management

Location 1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH Job Type Faculty Job Number 00527 Division Academic Affairs Department Business/Accounting/Economics Opening Date 10/16/2026 Description Benefits DESCRIPTION Otterbein University invites applications for the position of a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Management. We seek candidates who will contribute to the department’s efforts to enhance diversity and provide an inclusive learning environment for all. RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate is expected to excel in the areas of teaching, scholarship, research and service related to Otterbein’s bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily in Principles of Management (Writing Intensive), Personnel/Human Resource Management, Leadership and Culture, Training and Development, and Business and Society.

Research responsibilities include publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting research at peer-reviewed conferences in business administration, management, or related fields. Faculty members are also expected to be involved in professional and community activities for the purposes of scholarship, professional development, student advising and mentorship, and service. COMPENSATION : For the rank of Assistant Professor (terminal degree) - $71,500 (plus full University benefits). If initial appointment is at the rank of Instructor - $62,000 (plus full University benefits).

WHEN: This appointment will begin August 2027. QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD or DBA in a business discipline from an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited university with a specialization in Management is required. Candidates who are ABD will be considered if they are within one year of completing their doctoral degree. Effective teaching experience at the baccalaureate level and demonstrated record of scholarship is also required.

The ideal candidate must possess superior communication, leadership and organization skills, and an ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse communities and cultures. This is a tenure-track position with commensurate expectations for teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates who have not completed their terminal degree at the time of appointment will be appointed at the rank of instructor on a non-tenure track basis. APPLICATION: To apply: submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement, contact information for three references, research statement, and a statement consisting of no more than one single-spaced page addressing the following two questions: How has a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion informed your teaching, scholarship, and/or professional experience to date?

How do you see yourself contributing to Otterbein’s belonging plan? Preference given to applicants who submit materials by November 19, 2026. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT: The Department of Business, Accounting & Economics is composed of 9 full-time faculty and 7 part-time faculty. Majors offered: a B.S. in Accounting, Business Administration & Management, Business Analytics, Finance and Marketing as well as a B.A. in Economics (Changing to Environmental Economics and Sustainability in July 2027).

Minors offered: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, International Business & Management, Finance, Marketing, Marketing Analytics. The department is dedicated to providing a personalized education of distinction that leads our graduates to inquiring, ethical, humane, and productive lives as global citizens. The faculty is focused on action-oriented learning by integrating classroom knowledge with practice through internships, research, service projects, study abroad, participation in professional associations, and networking with employers, faculty, alumni, community leaders, and recruiters. To learn about all the programs offered in the Department of Business, Accounting & Economics, please visit https://www.otterbein.edu/business-accounting-economics/.

OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY : Historically progressive. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity.

As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity. Otterbein University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more than a decade, Otterbein has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its academic quality. In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, Otterbein ranked #12 among 160 Regional Universities in the Midwest.

To learn more about Otterbein, visit www.otterbein.edu . WHERE : Otterbein University is located in Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, and has received notable national designations, including two appearances on Money Magazine’s Top 100 list of Americas’ “Best Places to Live” and recognized as one of Forbes “America’s Friendliest Towns.” Westerville has a population of approximately 38,000 people and combines the beauty and convenience of a medium-sized community with the cultural, educational, and economic benefits of Columbus, the state capital; a thriving and diverse metropolitan area of 2.2 million people. Central Ohio is the fastest growing area in the state with stability provided by a diversified economy. Otterbein University’s achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging.

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