Asst. Professor in International Business (Global Business)

Reports to: Dean, School of Business

Position Type: Full-time, 12-month

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Application Deadline: Preference given to applications received by January 8, 2021

Target Start Date: July 1, 2021

About Menlo College

Menlo College is a diverse and tight-knit community of exceptional, involved people. Our mission is to: “…ignite potential and educate students to make meaningful contributions in the innovation economy.” We attract students from all over the world who are committed to learning, playing intercollegiate sports, starting and leading organizations, and making an impact in their communities.

Continuing an unbroken streak for more than a decade, Menlo College was named to The Princeton Review “2021 Best Colleges” list, recognition given to only 12% of all colleges and universities in the U.S. In 2020, Menlo College was also ranked #11 in Money for Best Business Colleges in the U.S. Menlo College is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Only 1% of all colleges and universities in the U.S. achieve this dual recognition.

Our campus is located 30 miles south of San Francisco, in Silicon Valley – one of the world’s most entrepreneurial and innovative locations. Silicon Valley is renowned as an innovation incubator with exceptional opportunities for experience-based learning. 

Menlo College School of Business offers bachelor’s degree programs with four majors and various areas of concentrations.  Menlo College has accreditation from AACSB and WSCUC. 

Position Overview

The School of Business at Menlo College seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in the area of International Business. A well-qualified candidate at the rank of Assistant Professor will be considered to teach in the international business undergraduate major.  The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the development of courses in entrepreneurial international management. The successful candidate must have completed an earned research doctorate in international business or global studies.  Candidates who are current doctoral students must be on course to complete all degree requirements by July 30, 2021.

We seek an individual excited about collaborating to develop and deliver innovative, practice-grounded learning experiences, teaching undergraduate students, conducting high-quality research, and being an active part of a community of scholars. The business world is in a time of great change. The Bay Area’s Silicon Valley is at the epicenter of these changes, and here at Menlo College we have a great opportunity – and responsibility – to prepare our students to make a positive impact in the world.

Expectations of the Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrate strong potential for teaching excellence, along with a desire to work in a collaborative, team-teaching setting
• Possess background in business analytics and international entrepreneurial management
• Has a strong understanding of how technical knowledge is used to create insightful managerial action, as well as how that insight is effectively communicated
• Exhibit an interest in and an aptitude for building relationships with organizations in Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area
• Equipped with relevant work experience and/or research directly related to the practice of their discipline
• Motivated to participate in courses and programs that are closely aligned with current international business trends, including project-based collaborations between students, faculty, and local companies
• Demonstrate potential for an active research agenda
• Possess expertise in the use of international business fused with global studies

Key Responsibilities

• Teach at the intersection of practical global business
• Produce and maintain scholarship that is grounded in business practice
• Active ongoing engagement in shared governance and other service assignments
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students
• Contribute to curriculum assessment as needed
• Participate in a collaborative and supportive environment with colleagues who have substantial business experience and research expertise

Application Instructions

Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We welcome applicants of all ethnic, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations as well as people with disabilities. We particularly encourage those who may be from historically underrepresented groups. Submission of materials as pdf attachments is strongly encouraged.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, teaching evaluations, and two letters of recommendation via email to:

Menlo College
Attn: Cindy McGrew
1000 El Camino Real
Atherton, CA 94027
or via email to: cmcgrew@menlo.edu

• Menlo College is committed to a firm policy of equal employment opportunity
• All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a criminal background check
• All employees that operate a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College must be cleared annually using Department of Motor Vehicle records