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Position Title 

Quinlan School of Business, Lecturer, Strategy and Business Consulting Professor of Management, Non-Tenure Track 

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/23753  

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Department of Management in the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago invites candidates to apply for a full-time faculty appointment in the Strategy and Business Consulting area beginning in Fall 2023. This position has an initial one-year appointment and renewal is based on teaching needs. Previous teaching experience in Strategy and Business Consulting in a University setting is highly preferred. Evidence of professional leadership and recognition (such as participation and leadership in industry associations, or presentations of research or significant achievements in the field of strategy and business consulting) are highly desired.

The successful candidate will teach Business Consulting and Strategy capstone courses under the mentorship of experienced faculty who oversee the curriculum for this vital course. Additional course assignments could include a variety of Strategy and Consulting courses such as Strategy and Leadership, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, and Business Consulting at graduate levels and Strategic Management, International Business, and International Management at undergraduate levels. Administrative responsibilities include participation in faculty discussions to develop and maintain an appropriate curriculum for Strategy and Business Consulting. 

For further program information and course descriptions, see https://www.luc.edu/quinlan/academics/graduatedegrees/mba/nextgenerationmba/ and  

https://www.luc.edu/quinlan/academics/undergraduatedegrees/bba/bbainmanagement/.

In addition to teaching administrative responsibilities, the successful candidate also build relationships with the business community in the Chicago area to create a pipeline of consulting projects used in the Business Consulting courses offered through Loyola's MBA program. This includes sourcing, screening, and on-boarding clients as well as managing the relationships between the clients and instructors to ensure a satisfactory experience for all. 

Qualifications 

Academic and Professional Qualifications include a minimum of an earned master's degree in business administration or a closely related field; leadership experience in business and industry; and teaching experience. Qualified candidates must demonstrate teaching effectiveness, a strong understanding of and commitment to the mission of the University. Of special interest are candidates who can further the University's efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience 

Academic and Professional Qualifications include a minimum of an earned master's degree in business administration or a closely related field; leadership experience in business and industry; and teaching experience. Qualified candidates must demonstrate teaching effectiveness, a strong understanding of and commitment to the mission of the University. Of special interest are candidates who can further the University's efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. It starts in August 2023. 

Qualified candidates are asked to register their application at www.careers.luc.edu. Candidates should submit to www.careers.luc.edu the following application materials:

 1. A brief cover letter 

2. A current Curriculum Vitae 

3. A teaching philosophy statement that includes preferred courses to teach 

4. A diversity statement based on the following prompt: How has your background addressed issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how do you envision incorporating your experiences in the classroom? (max. 300 words) 

5. The names and contact information for three references prepared to address the candidate's professional qualifications for this position. References will not be contacted immediately but later in the process.
 

For questions, please contact: 

Inhyeock "Ian" Lee, Ph.D. 

Search Committee Chair 

Professor for International Business & Strategy 

Quinlan School of Business 

Loyola University Chicago
Email: ilee1@luc.edu

The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access, and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically assessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. 

LUC is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. 

Diversity and Inclusion Statement 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.