The Greehey School of Business at St. Mary's University invites applications for the Greehey Chair in Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, an endowed professorship beginning August 1, 2027.

The Greehey Chair is charged with advancing St. Mary's as a national leader in ethics-driven business education, research, and practice. The successful candidate will provide intellectual and strategic leadership to elevate the visibility, impact, and integration of business ethics and corporate social responsibility across academic programs, scholarly initiatives, and external partnerships.

This is a unique opportunity for a distinguished scholar to shape the direction of ethics education and scholarship, build influential programs, and position the Greehey School as a recognized hub for thought leadership and engagement in responsible business.
Key Responsibilities and Leadership Expectations

The Greehey Chair will play a central role in advancing the School's strategic vision in ethics and responsible leadership, including:

• Providing thought leadership that enhances the School's national reputation in business ethics and corporate social responsibility
• Leading the integration of cutting-edge ethics content across undergraduate and graduate curricula
• Building and sustaining high-impact research initiatives, including interdisciplinary collaborations and externally funded projects
• Serving as a visible ambassador for the School through keynote presentations, public scholarship, and engagement with academic, corporate, and nonprofit communities
• Designing and leading a signature conference or convening that establishes St. Mary's as a national platform for dialogue on ethics and corporate responsibility
• Cultivating strategic partnerships with businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations locally and nationally
• Mentoring faculty and contributing to the development of a vibrant scholarly community in ethics and responsible management
• Contributing meaningfully to the mission-driven culture of St. Mary's University and the Marianist tradition

Endowed Chair Support

The Greehey Chair is supported by a dedicated endowment that provides resources to advance the Chair's scholarly, teaching, and outreach mission. These funds are intended to support innovative research initiatives, conference development, community and industry partnerships, and student-focused programming. The position also offers a competitive salary, professional development funding, and a reduced course load, enabling the Chair to sustain a high-impact research agenda while building signature programs that enhance the School's national visibility and influence in business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate a record of distinguished academic achievement and leadership, including:

• Ph.D. in Management or a closely related business discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution
• Appointment at the rank of Professor at the time of hire
• A sustained record of high-impact scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence of a national or international scholarly reputation in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, leadership, or a related field
• Demonstrated success in securing external funding, leading initiatives, or building academic or professional programs
• A strong record of teaching excellence across undergraduate and graduate levels

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and leadership vision for the role
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 15, 2026, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to: Violeta Diaz, Ph.D. Chair of the Search Committee
Location

San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, offering a dynamic environment for industry engagement, community partnership, and quality of life.