Full-time Faculty, School of Business and Leadership

The School of Business & Leadership at Johnson University Tennessee invites applications for full-time Faculty. Please submit the required documents via email to  [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. See the job description below.

Position Title: Full-time Faculty, School of Business and Leadership
Organization: Johnson University
Work Location: Knoxville, TN
Base Pay: Competitive
Employee Status: Full time (40 hours per week), with Benefits
Required Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Business Administration specializing in Management from a regionally accredited university.

Job Summary:

The School of Business & Leadership (SoBL) at Johnson University seeks a dynamic, Christian leader to teach various Business Administration courses in multiple modalities and formats. Faculty generally teach four courses per term depending upon class enrollments and credit hours associated with the course. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students to succeed academically and professionally, participating in activities beyond the classroom, such as recruiting career fairs, internships, or extracurricular events on campus, and other responsibilities defined by the University. Preference will be given to faculty candidates with a history of membership with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ.

The start date is July 1, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization such as management, leadership, strategy, etc. Develop course syllabi and learning materials.
  • Adhere to high standards of instructional design and delivery utilizing a variety of pedagogical approaches.
  • Provide academic advising and mentorship to support student success.
  • Participate in curriculum development, assessment activities, and accreditation processes.
  • Engage in scholarly research and creative activities. Disseminate knowledge through publications, conferences, and other professional engagements.
  • Contribute to service activities that support the department, college, and profession.
  • Participate in professional development to stay current in the field.

Requirements:

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Business Administration specializing in Management from a regionally accredited university.
  • Two to five years of teaching experience in a higher education setting.
  • Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in classroom and in one-on-one settings) and to demonstrate active listening skills.
  • Proficient with the use of standard office and internet applications on personal computers.
  • Must be committed to the full support of Johnson University’s Mission & Core Values Statement, Statement of Faith, and Faculty Community Covenant.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit or stand in front of a classroom. Must be able to articulate clearly and loudly for each class.

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three (3) Professional References
  • Official undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Signed Johnson University Mission & Core Values Statement, Faculty Community Covenant, and Statement of Faith (Available from [email protected])

Equal Employment Opportunity Provider

Johnson University is a Christian university affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to educate students for “Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations.” Accordingly, Johnson University seeks to hire and educate individuals who share its vision and core values to carry out that mission. Johnson University does not unlawfully discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

Johnson University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or disability–if such disability may be accommodated without undue hardship—in provision of educational opportunities, programs and activities, or employment opportunities and benefits, pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent amendments to that act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and subsequent re-authorization of that act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and subsequent amendments to that act.

The University, however, reserves the right under those provisions to make certain employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the University’s religious beliefs when establishing qualifications for certain positions. Further, as a Christian ministry, the University retains the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions, as that term has been defined by the courts in the context of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, based on criteria established by the University without regard to Title VII, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law governing the employment relationship.