Assistant Professor of Leadership & Management- Tenure Track

Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution boldly transforming students and out communities through service, collaboration, and leadership. The university is home to approximately 2500 undergraduate and graduate students. The Viterbo University community prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership. In keeping with the tradition of our Franciscan founders, the core values of contemplation, hospitality, integrity, service, and stewardship form the foundation for all that we are and all that we do. At Viterbo, we believe learning is a lifelong process involving more than just academics. It’s also about experiencing life and growing intellectually, culturally, and spiritually. Students can expect to be challenged and supported. We have an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, state-of-the-art facilities, and a faculty that cares deeply about the success of every student.

The Opportunity: The College of Business, Leadership and Ethics is home of the Dahl School of Business, the Center for Professional Learning, and the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership. The Dahl School of Business offers eight undergraduate programs, two MBA programs, a Master of Arts in Servant Leadership, and a doctorate in Ethical Leadership. The school seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Leadership and Management beginning in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in leadership and management. Classes may include principles of management, managerial statistics, finance, operations management, servant leadership, change leadership, strategy, human resource management, or international management. The teaching load is 4:4 with possible opportunities to teach over the summer. The position also requires advising business majors and minors, mentoring students seeking internship and job placement, fostering relationships with aligned professional organizations, assisting with curriculum management, participating in campus committees, assisting in student recruitment for the program, and engaging in the academic life of the College. Candidates must be innovative in their active learning pedagogical approach with an understanding of the skills and technological literacy required to lead in a global environment. This position places a strong emphasis on teaching, advising, scholarship, and service, embodying the core values of the university.

Qualifications: The successful candidate shall have: (1) master’s degree (e.g., MBA); an earned doctorate in Leadership, Management, or a closely related field is preferred; (2) higher education teaching experience is highly desirable; (3) an active agenda of scholarship and professional activity in academia and/or industry preferred. Experience with basic classroom technology is preferred. A doctoral degree is required for immediate tenure track appointment.

Application: To apply, please complete online employment application (https://viterbo.applicantpro.com/jobsearch/?classification=Faculty_Positions) and include a letter of application indicating interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts (initial submissions may be unofficial copies), and contact information for two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submissions prior to January 5, 2024, will be given full consideration. The start date is August 2024.

Contact Information: Diane Monahan, Dean, College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics, Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601 or dmmonahan@viterbo.edu.

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 3000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.