Location: School of Business
Hours: Full-time, Salary
Pay: Commensurate with experience and level of educational achievement to Southern Adventist University's salary structure for faculty.
Start Date: June 2026
 

Job Summary: Southern Adventist University seeks a full-time teaching faculty member in the School of Business for face-to-face classroom instruction on the campus in Collegedale, TN, with expertise in applied business economics. The ideal candidate will excel at teaching how economic principles shape decisions, strategy, and outcomes across every area of business — not just in theory, but in the day-to-day realities of firms, markets, and organizations.

This role goes well beyond traditional economics. The successful candidate will help students and colleagues understand economics as a versatile framework for analyzing competitive strategy, pricing, consumer behavior, supply-chain resilience, talent markets, innovation, and global expansion. We are especially interested in scholars and teachers who can bridge economic insight with practical business applications and experience, using both analytical tools and real-world context to drive better decision-making; and who can effectively integrate course content with current events and real-world applications. Ideal candidates will facilitate learning congruent with a Christian biblical worldview and Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, fostering student engagement, spiritual growth, and career readiness in ethical, data-informed global business practices.
Characteristics:

Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate degree in economics or doctorate degree with a master’s degree in economics or closely related field from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the area(s) of expertise.

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in for-profit sectors

• Articulate integration of biblical foundations in applied business economics in local and international contexts.

• Demonstrated commitment to student learning, engagement, and holistic advising (academic, career, spiritual).

• Evidence of successful teaching at undergraduate/graduate levels, with a focus on student-centered, experiential learning (preferred).

Duties/Essential Functions
Teaching/Academic

• Prepare and teach undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., microeconomics, macroeconomics, international business and economics business analytics, international business strategy; 12 credit hours/semester).

• Develop innovative course materials, incorporating data tools, case studies, and global simulations aligned with SDA values.

• Maintain accurate records (grades, syllabi, attendance) and provide timely feedback.

• Contribute to scholarly/professional engagement (e.g., publications, conferences) and curriculum development/accreditation.

Student

• Provide academic, career, and spiritual advising; maintain 8+ hours of weekly office hours (for the purposes of student accessibility and support).

• Facilitate experiential learning outside of the classroom (e.g., sponsor student clubs/groups, industry networking, study tours).

• Serve as sponsor/co-sponsor for student groups.

• Nurture students' spiritual and professional growth, guiding them toward God's calling in ethical global business.

Other

• Actively contribute to departmental and university committees.

• Positively contribute to the spiritual tenor, collegiality, and mission of the department and university.

• Other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements: Must have a strongly expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and be an SDA church member in good and regular standing.

Typical Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, and telephone. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Working Conditions: Essential tasks are performed under normal office/school conditions with little or no noticeable discomfort. Work area is well lighted and ventilated.

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must apply through the online portal at www.southern.edu/hr. Submit:

• Cover letter (including a statement on how you integrate biblical principles in business analytics/international business and support SDA values).

• Curriculum vitae (including a statement of teaching philosophy).

• Portfolio samples (e.g., syllabi, data analytics projects, or international case studies).

• Three letters of reference (describing teaching, scholarship, and collegiality).

• Completed application.

Special Note: Southern Adventist University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty. We encourage applications from candidates who enhance our mission of Christ-centered education.