Assistant Professor of BusinessMalone University
Job Summary
Biblical Principles and Expectations: Faculty help to further Malone’s mission to provide students with an education based on biblical faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church, community, and world.
I. University Overview
Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends-Eastern Region denomination, Malone strives to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work. To this end, we provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals:
- Understand and critically engage those bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world.
- Understand the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of the Christian faith.
- Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts.
- Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies at the graduate level.
- Explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual, and community pursuits.
II. University Expectations
- A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, all faculty must affirm Malone’s Doctrinal Statement and agree to live in keeping with Malone’s Community Agreement.
- A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
- A commitment to integrating faith and learning within the academic discipline.
- Become a participant in our supportive academic community, in which we grow together in love of God and neighbor, toward the people we were created to become.
III. Job Summary
The Assistant Professor in the Division of Business and Technologies will provide high-quality instruction in economics, finance, and other business courses as assigned, while fostering student engagement, leveraging their expertise to teach, facilitate discussions, and assess student performance. This position supports the division’s commitment to academic excellence, faith integration, and student development within a Christ-centered learning environment. The Assistant Professor reports to the Dean of the Division of Business and Technologies.
IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach business and economics courses in alignment with the university's mission and learning objectives
- Develop and implement effective instructional strategies that promote student engagement
- Integrate Christian faith and biblical principles intentionally within the academic discipline and classroom environment
- Provide timely and constructive feedback on student work
- Maintain availability to students through regular office hours
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance
- Utilize the university's learning management system (Moodle) for course management
- Serve as a Christian role model to students, both inside and outside the classroom
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support departmental goals and initiatives
- Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly activity appropriate to the discipline
- Advise and mentor students in academic and professional matters.
- Participate in divisional meetings, assessment activities, and program review processes
- Communicate effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and service
- Demonstrate experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility
- Maintain professionalism and adhere to university policies
- Other duties as assigned and appropriate to the subject area and program needs
V. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Verified ability to teach assigned courses, which may include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Business Finance, International Finance, and other related courses.
- Deliver engaging lessons, adapting to various learning styles.
- Professional experience in the field related to the subject being taught
- Familiarity with online and hybrid teaching modalities
- Experience that validates a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, professional development and scholarly engagement
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to the Christian faith and the university’s mission, foundational principles, and educational goals.
- Commitment to the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline.
VI. Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in business or a closely related field, or similar terminal degree (such as a D.B.A) preferred; candidates with a Master’s degree and significant experience will be considered
- Demonstrated expertise in subject matter and commitment to student learning
- Ability to teach economics, finance, and other business courses is required; previous teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred
VII. Working Conditions / Physical Demands
- Normal physical demands of an office and classroom setting.
VIII. Application Process
Please submit the following application materials:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Completed Malone University faculty application form
- Statement of Christian Belief and Practice (750 words or less) addressing: (a) your faith in relationship to the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Community Agreement, and (b) your engagement with a local congregation or faith community
- Research statement
- Teaching philosophy
- Statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Apply to: Dr. Carrie Stroup, Interim Provost
Email to: provost@malone.edu
The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Malone University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees and applicants for admission or employment, in all university programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status. Malone University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.








