Open Rank Faculty in Business Administration

The American University of Rome (AUR) invites applications for a full-time Open Rank position in the Business Administration program, beginning Fall 2026.

AUR currently offers a well-established Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), with concentrations in Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Social Marketing. The university also offers a BS in Travel and Tourism Management. The person appointed will contribute to the further growth of the program by working closely with the faculty and administration to enhance business program offerings, update the curriculum, teach and mentor students, and generally advance the university’s academic profile by actively engaging with external stakeholders and pursuing various scholarly and research activities.

Requirements:

•  Ph.D. in Business Administration or related field; or Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

•  Experience teaching in an American university context.

•  Administrative experience in an academic setting.

•  Record of scholarly research and publication.

•  Familiarity with course instructional technologies and online course management systems.

•  A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level in a small-class environment with active learning techniques.

•  Excellent oral and written English.

Desirable Characteristics:

•   Experience in an American liberal-arts environment.

•   International experience.

•   Professional business experience.

•   Preferable areas of specialization include finance, entrepreneurship, management. 

Responsibilities:

•    Teach courses in the core and among program electives.

•    Serve (in rotation) as Program Director.

•    Serve the University through membership on committees and other normal faculty functions.

•    Maintain and pursue active research and/or professional agenda.

•    Contribute to the development of an innovative, state-of-the-art program and curriculum.

•    Advise and monitor the progress of students; advise student clubs related to the discipline.

•    Contribute to the organization and promotion of the program and its activities (e.g., seminars, conferences and publications).

•    Engage in networking activities in Italy and Europe; and show capacity, knowledge, and/or willingness to attract resources (e.g., visiting professors; partnerships with companies).

Application & Procedure

Applicants should submit in PDF format to : a letter of application responding to the responsibilities and desired characteristics above and detailing their teaching and scholarly/creative experience; an up-to-date CV; and the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage. Include HR6_2025 Open Rank Business and the candidate's full name in the subject field.

First-round candidates will be interviewed remotely. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in Rome.

Employment details

LEVEL: Open rank.

START DATE: August 2026

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2025

SALARY: Competitive with local market and commensurate with rank.

The American University of Rome is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Candidates of all genders are welcome to apply.

About AUR

The American University of Rome (AUR) is located in Rome, Italy, and since 1969 has provided an American liberal arts education to students from all over the world seeking a unique and extraordinary educational experience. It is the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome and currently offers 10 undergraduate programs and 3 master’s programs, all taught in English.

AUR is a small, regionally accredited, internationally recognized liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs of the highest quality to students from all over the world. It is a first-choice university for degree students seeking an international learning experience through well-established programs and as a destination for study-abroad students. AUR prepares students to live and work across cultures as skilled and knowledgeable citizens of an interconnected and rapidly changing world. More information can be found at