Professor, Creative Business Leadership

Join SCAD as a professor of creative business leadership and help shape the next generation of creative executives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. In this acclaimed graduate program, you will prepare students to lead with vision, think strategically, and harness the power of creativity to drive innovation and impact in today’s complex global marketplace.

As a SCAD professor, you will cultivate a professional, engaging, and forward-thinking classroom environment. Responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses; designing and submitting syllabi; reviewing midterm grades; maintaining regular office hours; and providing additional support through extra help sessions, learning opportunities, and field-based experiences. Instructional topics will cover business strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, operations, data analysis, and innovation—anchored in creative thinking and real-world application.

In this role, you will also conduct program and course assessments, maintain accurate academic records, and support institutional effectiveness through curriculum development, accreditation efforts, and participation in university initiatives. Active involvement in SCAD events—including admission activities, faculty councils, exhibitions, and industry engagement—is also expected.

The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of finance, accounting, leadership, and business strategy and be prepared to teach all related business innovation concepts across Creative Business Leadership in support of the MBI program. Experience leading creative teams or launching ventures is highly desirable.

Minimum qualifications :

• Terminal degree in a related discipline
• Professional experience in strategic design, consulting, innovation management, or creative business operations
• Experience in or knowledge of finance and accounting is preferred

Preferred qualifications :

Required application documents :

Travel required :

Special instructions to applicants :  Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, a cover letter, and a résumé or CV are required.

Work hours : As noted in the Employment Agreement.

ADA tag : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and / or meet the minimum qualifications.