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Assistant Professor of Management, Tenure-Track Position

Full Time Reading, PA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1610

Assistant Professor of Management
Tenure-Track Position
Header School of Business, Alvernia University

Alvernia University’s ACBSP-accredited Header School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Management position beginning either Spring 2027 or Fall 2027, as negotiated. The School offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management and seeks a dynamic scholar-practitioner to contribute to the continued growth of its programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Management or in a closely related field from an accredited institution. Those with significant and relevant field experience may also apply.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.
• Ability to integrate diverse pedagogical approaches in various learning environments.
• Defined research agenda and evidence of scholarly potential.
• Commitment to service within the department, university, and broader community.

About the School:

The Header School of Business, housed in Alvernia’s recently renovated Reading CollegeTowne facility, features technology-enhanced classrooms and a business lab equipped with Bloomberg Terminals. The School collaborates closely with the O’Pake Institute for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, supporting faculty engaged in applied scholarship and experiential learning.

As an ACBSP-accredited institution, Alvernia values faculty who bring both academic and professional experience to provide a strong balance of marketing theory, practice, and scholarship in support of program goals.

Faculty Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate management courses in traditional day, accelerated adult, online, and hybrid formats.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental initiatives.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university consistent with Alvernia’s mission.

A commitment to high-impact teaching practices such as experiential learning, service learning, action research, and innovative pedagogy is expected.

Employee Benefits:

Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You will get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time Off: Take advantage of 20paid holidays, including 5 floating holidays, each year.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
• On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
• Employee Meal Plan : This plan provides convenient, flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.

About Alvernia University:

Alvernia is a forward-looking institution with a bold vision to become a 21st-century modern regional university. This includes expanding enrollment, strengthening business and entrepreneurship programs, increasing international student engagement, and deepening community partnerships.

We seek faculty who are thoughtful, creative, and adaptable; individuals who will contribute meaningfully to Alvernia’s entrepreneurial and collaborative academic environment.

Commitment to Mission and Values:

All Alvernia employees uphold Franciscan ideals and contribute to the University’s mission through service, respect, intellectual curiosity, innovation, and accountability. The University is committed to creating an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives and identities, and strongly encouraging applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values and to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion.