Assistant Professor of Management - Leadership

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university's Mission, which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church's governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.

The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business provides outstanding business education at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. A number of its programs have been recognized regionally and nationally. The DBA program was recently included in the CEO Magazine "2022 Global DBA Program" listing, while the MS Cybersecurity program was redesignated in 2022 as a Cybersecurity Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the NSA. Additionally, our online MBA program was ranked #18 nationally among Private Universities and Colleges and #5 nationally among Faith-based Colleges.
The University of Dallas is ideally located in the Las Colinas area of Irving, Texas, which is a hub of corporate headquarters including McKesson, Kimberly-Clark, Fluor Corporation, and many others. The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has a thriving job market in a strong business environment and an affordable cost of living relative to major metropolitan areas. The metroplex boasts a vibrant cultural, social, and recreational environment as host to two world-class symphonies, six world-renown art collections and museums, two nationally recognized metropolitan zoos, and six major league and several minor league and other outstanding professional sports teams. The DFW area offers a variety of family-friendly locations and top rated K-12 public and private schools.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. In extraordinary circumstances, depending on the rank and credentials of the applicant, the appointment may be at the rank of Associate Professor without tenure.

The successful faculty member will demonstrate an ability to effectively teach leadership theory as well as management and integrated business courses at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels, to conduct leadership research leading to peer-reviewed publications in journals designated by the College, to chair student dissertations, to engage in service as assigned, and to exercise interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with colleagues.
The position will start in August 2026.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach 9 course credit hours (usually three courses) per semester typically including two to three preparations per semester.
Deliver courses in on ground, online (synchronous and asynchronous), and hybrid formats to undergraduate, masters, and/or doctoral students.
Develop and deliver effective courses, benchmarking the best teaching practices of management/leadership in higher education.
Maintain student attendance, grades, and other required records.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Assess course and program level learning outcomes.
Engage students and participate in an outcomes-based educational environment.
Participate in meetings pertinent to faculty professional responsibilities, including standing and ad hoc committees.
Advise undergraduate students.
Mentor students and help them with their career goals.
Conduct leadership research to stay current in the field.
Publish peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings to maintain academic (SA) qualifications according to the College's definition for AACSB accreditation.
Chair or serve on dissertation committees.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. or DBA in Management (or related disciplinary field) from an AACSB accredited institution (or comparable accreditation specific to field). Advanced ABD may be considered (degree must be completed by August 2026).
Teaching experience or documented teaching preparation, knowledge of and proficiency in applying a variety of instructional methods proven to enhance student learning.
Research experience or documented research preparation consistent with maintaining scholarly academic (SA) status (publications in journals included in the ABDC list) in accordance with the University of Dallas College of Business definition to meet AACSB standards.
Evidence of advanced knowledge of leadership theory and practice.
Evidence of professional alignment with the Catholic identity of the University.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant industry, corporate business, consulting, non-profit or government/military managerial experience.
Leadership experience in a professional or academic role.
Excellent oral presentation skills.
Publications in high quality journals in the field.
Experience teaching and/or developing on ground, online (synchronous and asynchronous), hybrid, or web-enhanced courses.
Strong quantitative methods skills with the ability to teach and mentor doctoral students engaged in practice-based research.
A record of outstanding student evaluations.
Experience as a student, administrator, or faculty member at a liberal arts college.

APPLICATION

Applicants must electronically submit all of the following documents. Only complete application files will be assured a full review.
1. a cover letter clearly indicating primary and secondary teaching field(s) and a description of formal preparation in leadership theory and practice,
2. curriculum vitae detailing all academic and professional experience,
3. academic transcripts for all graduate courses,
4. statement of teaching philosophy including descriptions of teaching experiences and methods,
5. statement of research including a summary of the published and planned program of research,
6. statement of personal or professional alignment with the Catholic identity of the university.
7. the names and contact information for three reference providers who have substantive knowledge of the applicant's teaching and/or research abilities (references will be contacted for candidates invited for an interview).
All applications must be submitted online at: https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/
Applications will be accepted from August 1, 2025 through September 21, 2025. Applications received after September 21 may be reviewed at the discretion of the hiring committee.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

UD pays strictly according to the CUPA private independent and private religious institutions annual salary survey. Please review this information before applying to ensure that your salary expectations can be met.

UD provides a competitive benefits program, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.

The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.

About the Employer

The University of Dallas is a Catholic, co-educational university with students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs through the Constantin College of Liberal Arts, the College of Business, the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts and the School of Ministry. The university has its main campus in Irving, Texas, and an international campus near Rome, Italy. For more information, visit www.udallas.edu.