Faculty: Sport and Hospitality Business

Company: Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor
Location: Mequon
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world . Position Summary Concordia University seeks applicants for a full-time, twelve-month faculty position in Sport and Hospitality Business in the Batterman School of Business beginning in August 2026. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position reports directly to the Chair of Undergraduate Business and is located on the Mequon, WI campus. This successful candidate will teach courses in Sport and Entertainment Business and/or in Hospitality and Event Business. The candidate taking this position will play an important role in building and growing one of the largest Sport and Hospitality programs in the region, which also includes leveraging local-to-international partnerships. Job Duties and Responsibilities Embrace a growth mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and a willingness to collaborate with academic and industry experts Exhibit and model traits consistent with Christian servant leadership, business professionalism, and lifelong learning Teach assigned undergraduate business courses (in sport and entertainment business and/or hospitality and event business), and possibly graduate courses related to sport and entertainment business Exhibit commitment to the growth of the Sport and Hospitality Business program through ongoing professional networking, advocating on behalf of the program and deserving students, and the initiation and management of multiple student recruitment/retention strategies Assist and support the Chair with programmatic coordination and administrative functions including but not limited to: Assist with the development or revision of course schedules Revise of current course curriculum or development of new courses Proactively cultivate professional partnerships within associated industries, as well as in local, regional, national and international markets Advocate on behalf of the university and its students within these partnerships and associated industries and markets Participate in local/regional/national/international field experiences with students from CUW Attend orientation and faculty and university/school/department meetings Hold regular office hours and advise students on their academic degree plans Participate in appropriate service and scholarship activities Serve on University and school committees Other duties that align with the University and School of Business strategic priorities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter Familiar with the university campus life Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment Able to present a Christian and professional manner Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Education and Experience Candidates must either possess an earned terminal degree (doctorate) in business or equivalent or hold a Master's Degree in Business. Ideally, these degrees (Master's or Doctorate) will emphasize sport management, or hospitality or related field. A broad-based business education, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and successful management-level business experience are vital qualifications. Applicants must be an active member of a Christian church. Physical Demands/Equipment (Click to View) Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account Disability and Survivor Plan Retirement Pension Plan Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents) Compensation and Benefit Details Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel. The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources. Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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