Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Ethics and Business Law

The Ethics and Business Law Department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business (OCB) invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in the area of business ethics beginning in September 2027.

The department’s faculty are specialists in ethics and business law, including research and teaching at the intersection between them. Our faculty have had a long history of holding leadership positions in these disciplines, including with the Society for Business Ethics, Academy of Management Social Issues in Management Division, Academy of Legal Studies in Business, International Society for Business Economics and Ethics, and other organizations. Our faculty teach core and specialized courses in all OCB programs, including a specialized undergraduate compliance major. We are excited to welcome a colleague who wants to join an institution where collaborative, creative, and interdisciplinary inquiry are encouraged. More information about the department can be found at https://business.stthomas.edu/faculty-research/departments/ethics-business-law/.

The Opus College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, employs a mission-driven approach to management education, and delivers a diverse portfolio of offerings including undergraduate, MBA, and specialized graduate business programs.

About the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the U.S.’s top 25 metro areas.  Combine that with a visible corporate presence of seventeen Fortune 500 headquarters plus a diversified list of other companies with offices in the metro area, and you have a very strong, supportive business community that attracts bright, talented people. A recent study found that the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area population grew 11% from 2010 – 2020. Census data also show that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States.

More information about the University of St. Thomas and Opus College of Business can be found on the St. Thomas website. To learn more about life as a faculty member, please visit life as a faculty member.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. Learn more about the University of St. Thomas mission and convictions at the Office for Mission website.

Salary & Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

The salary range for this position is $117,000 to $125,000

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or doctorate (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree)  in Business Ethics or another closely related field required or, alternatively, ABD candidates with substantial completion of the Ph.D. before September 1st, 2027.
• Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in business ethics.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to teaching excellence.
• A strong research agenda in normative and/or empirical business ethics research with an established record or strong potential to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals. The department has a particularly strong tradition in normative business ethics that continues to be a priority.
• A commitment to engaging in service to the Ethics and Business Law Department, the Opus College of Business, the University of St. Thomas, and the mission of a Catholic university.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this opportunity, interested applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

Step 1.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A written statement of teaching philosophy and research interests (uploaded to “Teaching Philosophy” Field).
• A sample of scholarly writing

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.

Step 2.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a job‑specific cover letter detailing your interest in the position
• Complete the voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self‑identification forms

Step 3.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Reference checks typically occur during the later stages of the search process

All application materials must be submitted online through the University of St. Thomas employment site.

To ensure full consideration for the position, all application materials should be received by September 30, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. The search committee will begin scheduling Zoom interviews mid-October 2026. Questions about the position should be directed to Search Committee Chair, Christopher Wong Michaelson, Barbara and David A. Koch (“coach”) Endowed Chair of Business Ethics, at cmmichaelson@stthomas.edu. If you encounter issues with the application process, please email the Office of Human Resources at EMPLOYMENT@stthomas.edu. 

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.