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Jannetides College of Business, Communication & Leadership invites applications for a full-time professor in Organizational Leadership. Rank will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. This position will support the PhD in Organizational Leadership and Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, including service on dissertation and project committees. Applicants must be committed to teaching in both traditional classroom, online, and hybrid delivery formats. This is an on-campus faculty position located at our Lakeland campus. The position is full-time for a 12-month academic year beginning August 1, 2026. An earned doctorate in the field and a track record of published scholarship, executive coaching, and/or organizational consulting are required. Preference is given to applicants with graduate teaching, dissertation committee, and leadership experience. The normal teaching load is 27 hours per year. Other duties may include teaching undergraduate or master's courses, service on committees as assigned by the Chair or Dean, student advising and mentoring, and service to the community and academic profession. Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Starting Date:  The appointment carries a full-time, one year contract from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.  

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS  

Reports to Chair of Graduate Studies, Jannetides College of Business, Communication & Leadership

Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise some graduate assistants, teaching assistants or other student employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but is not limited to the following: 

• Teach face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses at the graduate and possibly undergraduate level
• Advise and mentor graduate students
• Serve on dissertation and capstone project committees
• Serve on department and university committees
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity
• Perform additional duties and functions as assigned by the Chair or Dean

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position.  Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

LOCATION Lakeland Campus

EDUCATION   

Required Education:

• An earned doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Management, or a related field.

Preferred Education:

• Experience developing and teaching doctoral-level courses

EXPERIENCE (Teaching or Industry)

Required:

• At least five (5) years of related industry business/organizational leadership experience.
• History of advising and mentoring graduate students
• Evidence of successful experience teaching face-to-face and online courses at the graduate level

Preferred:

• Experience serving on and chairing dissertation committees
• Experience serving as a methodologist on dissertations
• Track record of academic research, publishing, and presenting. 
• Active membership in research academies such as the International Leadership Association, the Academy of Management, or related organizations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Must live or relocate within driving distance of our Lakeland, FL campus. 
• Familiarity with research methods in the social sciences, including experimental design, quasi-experimental design, mixed method design, quantitative analysis, and qualitative analysis
• Excellent oral and written language skills
• History of advising and mentoring graduate students
• Ability to communicate effectively in both face-to-face and online classroom environments
• Evidence of successful experience teaching face-to-face and online courses at the graduate level
• Outstanding Christian character
• Positive recommendations from previous employers and former students
• Commitment to serve students and the university
• Interest in improving education at all levels

Knowledge

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Academic Processes - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Clerical - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
• Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, Google enterprise software (Google docs, Google sheets, etc.), and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.

Skills

• Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Research - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
• Interpersonal Skills - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
• Time Management - Manages one’s own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Attention to Detail - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.
   

Abilities

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Selective Attention (Vigilance) - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of basic mathematics.

 Preferred:

• Certification in coaching and/or consulting

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. 

• This position is considered non-essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.

• Office Environment: Ability to work primarily in an office setting, which involves sitting for extended periods.
• Office/Computer Work: Repetitive use of hands/fingers for typing, operating computers, and using audio-visual equipment 
• Communication: Strong verbal communication skills for meetings, presentations, and interactions with staff, students, and parents.
• Mobility: Capability to move around the office and campus as needed for meetings and events.
• Standing: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time for class instruction and lecture.
• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently lifting or moving items up to 10–25 pounds (e.g., books, laptops, instructional materials, or small equipment). 
• Communication: Expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken word to provide instruction, communicate with staff, and present information.
• Vision: Close and distance vision (with or without correction) for reading student work, using computers, and supervising classroom environments.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., in-person conversations, alarms)

N/A

Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5pm, or as course load and office hours require during the academic year

All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows:

FERPA

MyFire

Other academic-specific software training, as assigned

Other safety-related training, as assigned

Cybersecurity

• SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. 
• Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. 
• Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident. 
• Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations.  Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.  

All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.

SEU is an at-will employer.  This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students.