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Are you passionate about shaping future business professionals?
The University of Dayton's School of Business Administration seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer to inspire the next generation of business professionals. This non-tenure track position is a nine-month appointment, beginning August 16, 2025, with opportunities for renewal and promotion. We invite you to apply if you are eager to mentor young business professionals and incorporate experiential learning strategies in the classroom!
About the Role
In this dynamic role, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary with full benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, support for a dual-career program for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty, a relocation package, and tuition remission benefits. Additionally, Lecturers may choose to participate in the university’s promotion process leading to Principal and Senior Lecturer statuses. This is a nine-month, renewable, position with an early starting date; typical nine-month contracts are from August 16 to May 15.
You will teach 12 credit hours of engaging business courses each semester over two semesters, including the following:
- BIZ 201 (Business Cases and Communications), a 3-hour course that introduces first-year School of Business Administration students to core business functions. Teaching this course involves using real-world cases and scenarios to illustrate business operations and communication expectations. You will guide students in developing critical thinking and essential communication skills, such as writing professional emails and memos, leading meetings, and delivering presentations.
- BIZ 202 (Career Flight Takeoff), a 1-hour course that focuses on career development for second-year School of Business Administration students. As an instructor, you'll teach resume building, interviewing, and networking skills to help students achieve their career goals. The course is typically offered in the Fall semester.
- BIZ 301 (Successfully Navigating Your Career Flight Plan): This 1-hour course prepares third-year School of Business Administration students for post-graduation success. You will impart skills and knowledge for evaluating job offers, personal financial literacy, and workplace expectations. The course is typically offered in the Spring semester.
These impactful courses are designed to provide students with a robust foundation in business disciplines and essential communication skills, preparing them for internships and post-graduation success.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate business courses.
- Foster an interactive and collaborative learning environment.
- Engage outside-of-the-classroom with colleagues across the School of Business Administration and the broader university community.
- Participate outside-of-the-classroom in university committees and contribute to the ongoing development of the business curriculum.
About the School of Business Administration
Our School emphasizes experiential, hands-on learning within a supportive environment that encourages innovative ideas. We are committed to providing an outstanding business education and seek a candidate who can collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students to enhance our academic community.
The School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International. It offers nine undergraduate majors through four academic departments, as well as an MBA and several specialized master’s degree programs. The school includes several centers of excellence, including the Business Research Group, Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Davis Center for Portfolio Management, Hanley Trading Center, Fiore Talarico Center for Professional Selling, Center for the Integration of Faith and Work, and Center for Project Excellence. A business advisory council, consisting of senior executives from across the U.S., advises the dean on planning and development issues.
About the University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is a Catholic and Marianist institution founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary. In the School and at the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know 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, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.
About the City of Dayton
The University’s 382-acre campus is located at the southern edge of Dayton, Ohio. Dayton is the corporate headquarters for Reynolds & Reynolds and is in the center of 21st century technology manufacturing with Joby Aviation and LG choosing the region. It is also the location of the nation’s largest Air Force R&D Center and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. With a burgeoning downtown area, 20 expansive metro parks, a vibrant arts scene, hundreds of miles of paved walking/biking trails (top in the nation!), a bike-(and now scooter!) share program, several historic neighborhoods, and the Dayton Aviation Heritage and National Historical Park. It is a great place for those who want a bit of everything with a low cost of living, great schools, and manageable traffic. See https://www.daytoncvb.com for more information about the area. It’s a great place to live and work!
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The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at https://udayton.edu/hr/dual-career-resources.php
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