The Nicolais School of Business at Wagner College, located in one of the five boroughs of New York City, invites applicants to apply for a full-time, tenure-track, position for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing to start in Fall, 2022.

The ideal candidate will understand and develop the relevant skills today’s business student needs upon graduation; be current with recent pedagogical approaches which include online, hybrid learning; possess an ability to be innovative in the classroom through experiential learning, real-world applications, and industry partnerships; believe in the importance of a liberal arts education as a foundation for a business degree; be able to thrive in a resource-lean environment; possess the desire to participate in the growth of the school; and display a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

About the Nicolais School of Business

In 2016, Wagner College established the Nicolais School of Business (Nicolais School), to honor two of the college’s stalwart supporters of business education, the late Michael A. Nicolais ’49 H’14 and his wife, Margaret Christie Nicolais ’49 H’14.

Under the leadership and vision of a new dean, Dr. Aarti Ivanic, the Nicolais School of Business has ambitious goals to grow enrollment at both the undergraduate and graduate level, to develop innovative, relevant, and high-impact curriculum and programs to prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing business world, and to cultivate and forge our brand identity in the marketplace. Through practical education, based in a liberal arts tradition, our goal is to prepare students to become impactful business leaders, effective communicators, and responsible global citizens committed to creating an equitable and socially just society.

The Nicolais School has the full support of the senior leadership of the College, the robust Business Advisory Council, and an active Board of Trustees. The Nicolais School is accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This year, we are hiring four faculty members to work towards achieving AACSB-accreditation. We are in the exploratory stage of drafting a plan to become AACSB-accredited and the new faculty members will play an integral role in developing a vision for the future of the Nicolais School of Business. We seek a candidate who is committed to growth and wants to be a part of that vision. Located in one of the five boroughs of New York City, there are many opportunities to build upon existing partnerships and form new collaborations to help develop the faculty member and to identify and provide opportunities for our students.

The Nicolais School of Business enrolls 190 undergraduate majors, over 40 undergraduate minors and 71 MBA students. We offer four undergraduate majors in accounting, finance, marketing, and management. We offer MBA degrees in finance, management, and marketing.

Wagner College

Located in Staten Island, NY and overlooking the Manhattan skyline, Wagner College is a private, non-sectarian 80% residential college of 1,500 traditional-aged undergraduates and 300 graduate students in selected professional programs. Wagner College offers 34 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in six fields. The most popular majors include business administration, nursing, theatre, physician assistant, arts administration, and psychology. All students complete internships or practica during their time at Wagner, over 90 percent of courses contain fewer than 30 students, and 37 percent of students participate in study abroad experiences. A recent faculty-led revision to the general education program deploys an impressive skill-based approach with a strong emphasis on writing, reading, oral competence, research, creativity, intercultural competence, technological competence and information literacy, and quantitative and critical thought. Wagner College is fully accredited by the Regents of the University of the State of New York and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). It is a member of the American Council on Education. The Council of Independent Colleges, and the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity Statement and Guiding Principles

Wagner College commits to fostering greater diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of the institution. This requires the building of a community of students, faculty, administration, and staff who reflect the diversity of our society. The College recognizes the educational benefits for all its members that flow from such a community. We acknowledge past and present social inequities and seek to address them. The College encourages inquiry and reasoned dialogue in a climate of mutual respect and openness that enables genuine liberal art and professional education.

Qualifications

  • The candidate must possess a Ph.D. (or ABD near completion) in marketing from an accredited (ACBSP or AACSB), not-for-profit College or university prior to the start of appointment.
  • Industry experience and prior teaching experience are a plus, but not required.
  • The candidate must possess a robust interest in excellent teaching, a strong interest in and potential for successful research, and a strong commitment to College and school-wide service activities such as serving on committees and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
  • We are seeking individuals with interest in teaching and researching a variety of marketing topics such as marketing research, digital/social media marketing, entrepreneurship, and IMC Strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Teaching: The standard teaching load at the Nicolais School of Business is three sections per semester (six per academic year) with, typically 2-3 preps per semester. There is a requirement to teach interdisciplinary courses as part of the college’s general education program.
  • Student advising at the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • Participation in College-wide and school-specific committees.
  • Publishing research at peer-reviewed journals.
  • Presenting research at academic and industry conferences.

Application Materials

  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Cover letter highlighting the candidate’s ability to meet the position qualifications and highlighting relevant aspects of (a) teaching, (b) research, and (c) your specific interest in the Nicolais School of Business and Wagner College.
  • A statement demonstrating their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging specifically addressing their teaching, research, professional service, and the impact on business education.
  • 3 recommendation letters.

Please send the application materials to:Dr. Aarti IvanicDean, Nicolais School of Businessc/o Arleen Wilk, Academic Administrative AssistantWagner CollegeOne Campus RoadStaten Island, NY 10301[email protected]718-390-3447

For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2021. Located in an increasingly diverse metropolitan area, Wagner College is committed to scholarship and community outreach relevant to the needs of New York City. Wagner values campus diversity (domestic and international) and in keeping with this initiative, it welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity and internationalization efforts.