Job description

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island’s only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today’s employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

To learn more about Roger Williams University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion.

Job Description:

The Mario J. Gabelli School of Business at Roger Williams University invites applications for an open rank faculty position in Management. We welcome applications from candidates at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and Lecturer levels, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collegial business school community committed to academic excellence, student success, and meaningful engagement with the broader professional world.

Responsibilities will vary by rank but may include teaching across a range of management disciplines, such as: Principles of Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Freshman BUS101 courses and other upper level electives in Business Management.

Teaching assignments may span both undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition to teaching, all faculty members are expected to:

• Provide excellence in the classroom and bring enthusiasm and creativity to student learning
• Advise students and support student clubs and organizations
• Participate in faculty meetings, open houses, and school events
• Contribute to the School and University through service

Assistant Professor candidates will additionally be expected to maintain an active research agenda, including publishing in quality peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

For Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track):

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Business Administration or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution, with a specialization in data analytics, management science, or a highly relevant area
• Candidates who are ABD will be considered; the doctoral degree must be conferred by August 2024
• Demonstrated strong potential for high-quality, innovative teaching and research
• An established or emerging record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Business experience is a plus

For Lecturer:

• A graduate degree from an AACSB accredited school
• A passion for teaching and student engagement
• Relevant business experience is preferred

At the University’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: [email protected]

How to apply

Please attach a resume, cover letter, teaching evaluations, and list of three (3) professional references.

Roger Williams University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.