Instructor/Assistant Professor

Job Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor if the candidate has a PHD

Labovitz School of Business and Economics

Appointment Start Date: Appointment begins August 18, 2025; classes begin August 25, 2025

Job Description: Full-Time, 9-month, non-tenure track position in the Department of Management Studies in the area of Business Analytics/Management Information Systems/Production and Operations Management

About the Position:
The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, term faculty position in the area of combined Business Analytics/Management Information Systems/Production and Operations Management (BA/MIS/POM) at the Instructor/Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2025. The individual hired for this position will have responsibilities in teaching and service. The individual will teach undergraduate core and elective courses in BA/MIS/POM. Graduate courses may be assigned to candidates with ABD or doctoral qualifications. The teaching load is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Regents and the faculty union (UEA) and is currently eight sections (24 credits) per academic year. Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person. This position will also be responsible for advising undergraduate students, working with a student organization and is expected to engage in service activities with colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations. Though no research expectations are associated with this position, funding is available for those interested in conducting scholarly research and for professional development. We are a place-based institution and expect faculty to be present on campus and engage in person in the life of the school.
The candidate must maintain eligibility to work in the US. This position does not sponsor work visa application through the employer.

Required/Essential:

• Applicants must have a Master's degree (MBA or another equivalent graduate degree, including ABD status) with a curricular emphasis in Business Analytics/Management Information Systems/Production and Operations Management (BA/MIS/POM), or closely related area such as Supply Chain Management or Data Science, from a major accredited national or international university.
• If the applicant has a Master's degree and is not ABD or Ph.D., they must have relevant and significant work experience that demonstrates active involvement in their discipline since the time of the Master's degree completion.
• Effective communication skills.\
• Applicants must have experience teaching at least one university-level course as instructor or teaching assistant. Significant experience in either training or public speaking within an organized setting can substitute for teaching experience.
• Applicants must submit a CV about their full-time work experience and engagement in professional activities (e.g., attending business/professional events, participation in professional development activities, service on boards, or continuing education, etc.) to determine their eligibility to teach in the school's accredited programs. Eligibility is met by achieving the minimum conditions for one of the four 2020 AACSB faculty qualifications [Scholarly Academic (SA), Practice Academic (PA), Scholarly Practitioner (SP), or Instructional Practitioner (IP)] as defined by LSBE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GbNhdtIcaSZdmaeTlW8DnjcnnFJ7Hlu9/view
  

Preferred:

• Five or more years of high level and relevant corporate work experience.
• Combined background in teaching Business Analytics/Management Information Systems/Production and Operations Management at the college level to a diverse group of students.
• Active engagement with the business community.
• Proven track record to fulfill service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations.
• Proven track record of using a variety of teaching methods in a classroom.
• Proven dedication to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About LSBE:

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is AACSB-International accredited and housed in a state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the school's programs. There are 50+ full-time faculty members in four academic departments: Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management Studies, and Marketing. The School offers a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and MBA degrees. Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through the Bureau of Business and Economic Research activities. Additional information about the School and its programs can be found on LSBE's website at http://lsbe.d.umn.edu.
Duluth, with a population of approximately 85,000 people, is located at the head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000 vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, annually. As a popular tourist destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million people annually, accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is also the hub for healthcare with two of the largest healthcare systems in Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry. More information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com.

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Pay Range: $78,000- $85,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) your eligibility for this position may be impacted. Please contact UM Benefits at 1-800-756-2363 for any eligibility limitations.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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1. Cover letter
2. Current curriculum vitae
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5. Teaching evaluations completed by students are encouraged when available

Incomplete applications with missing required documents (i.e. 1, 2, 3, and 4) may not be reviewed.

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Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota-Duluth by the start date. Final candidates may be asked to provide additional information. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

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