Executive Director, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership

The University of Saint Francis seeks an Executive Director for the Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position, starting Summer 2026, requires a leader dedicated to advancing the University’s Catholic, Franciscan Mission. Responsibilities include building a rigorous Business curriculum, strengthening community partnerships, assisting in fundraising, teaching introductory and advanced courses (6 credit hours/semester), student advising, mentoring, professional development, and service. An MBA or related Master’s is required, Ph.D. preferred.

Must Have

• Dedicated to advancing the University’s Mission
• Committed to building a distinctive and rigorous Business curriculum
• Able to expand and strengthen partnerships in the Fort Wayne community and beyond
• Capable of assisting in fundraising efforts
• Prepared to offer introductory and advanced courses within the field
• Committed to teaching (6 credit hours per semester)
• Interested in curriculum and program development
• Able to collaborate with colleagues from across the university
• Student advising and mentoring
• Continuing professional development
• Commitment to service
• MBA or a related Master’s degree

Good to Have

• Ph.D.

The University of Saint Francis invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure track position to serve as the Executive Director of the Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership, beginning in the Summer of 2026. The successful candidate will be dedicated to advancing the University’s Mission in the classroom and community and helping Saint Franics “to become a Midwest destination for Catholic higher education.” To this end, candidates who are committed to building a distinctive and rigorous Business curriculum, able to expand and strengthen our partnerships in the Fort Wayne community and beyond and capable of assisting in fundraising efforts are especially encouraged to apply. While the position is open in regard to specialization, the candidate should be prepared to offer introductory and advanced courses within the field. The teaching load is 6 credit hours per semester (fall and spring) and we encourage applications from candidates who are committed to teaching, interested in curriculum and program development and able to collaborate with colleagues from across the university. Other responsibilities include student advising and mentoring, continuing professional development and a commitment to service. Rank and salary are dependent upon the appointee’s qualifications and experience. An MBA or a related Master’s degree is required while a Ph.D. is preferred.

The University of Saint Francis offers formation of the whole person by providing an encounter with the heart and mind of Jesus Christ so that God, who is Love, may be loved. Through our Catholic identity, Franciscan charism, and liberal arts tradition, we prepare students for personal and professional lives of virtue, service, and joy.

The university’s strategic plan can be found at: https://be.sf.edu/renew-2028/

USF core values are the standards of behavior for every member of the university. They reflect those of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration and bring their charism to the university.

• Ceaseless Adoration – We adore God and interact with others in a way that honors His Presence.
• Generous Love – we spend time in community, give of ourselves, and accept help from others.
• Franciscan Joy – we delight in the simple things and give thanks in all circumstances.

Interested applicants should complete the online application, and include a letter of application, a CV, and the contact information for three professional references. The letter of application should directly address the responsibilities of the position as well as how the applicant will seek to advance the Catholic, Franciscan Mission of the University. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before January 1, 2026 will be given full consideration.