Part Time Online Dissertation Editing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Business with an anticipated start of August 2026. We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in a DBA program in which students are mentored through the dissertation from the beginning of their graduate program. Experience successfully mentoring students through the dissertation, and a proven record of training and guiding other mentors is particularly desirable.

At Concordia University Chicago, we uphold the values of Christian faith, excellence, integrity, and service. Our department is committed to preparing students with the critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and practical skills necessary for careers in media, corporate communication, and public relations.

Responsibilities/Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach courses in the undergraduate, MBA and DBA programs, commensurate with their area of expertise.
• Engage in curriculum development and contribute to program assessment and student learning evaluation.
• Mentor graduate students in the College of Business graduate programs from generation of the initial research question through proposal defense, and completion of the final dissertation defense.
• Advise and mentor students in their academic and professional development.
• Engage in scholarship and professional development in business or related fields.
• Participate in service activities within the university and broader professional communities.
• Support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Business or closely related field (ABD candidates nearing completion may also be considered).
• At least one year of teaching experience at the doctoral level in business, law, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in business and mentor graduate students into and through the dissertation process.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement in business research and/or business education.
• Commitment to student success, innovative pedagogy, and faith-integrated education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in both face-to-face (may be synchronous online) and asynchronous online instructional formats.
• Experience mentoring and guiding students and graduates toward publication of their doctoral research.
• Industry experience in business-related higher education.
• Familiarity with Christian higher education and mission-driven teaching.

Compensation and Benefits

Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and/or health savings account (HSA)
• Basic and supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance
• Retirement pension and savings plans
• Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents
• Professional development opportunities

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and fit for the position
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of academic transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Contact information for three professional references

Concordia University Chicago does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its four colleges (College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, and College of Theology, Arts & Humanities), Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010 and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities–Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.