Rate My Professor Jason Fertig

Jason Fertig is a Professor of Management in the Romain College of Business at the University of Southern Indiana. He specializes in Management Internal within the department, teaching courses in management and human resources, including in the university's online MBA program. Fertig earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration from Temple University in 2009, an MBA from the same institution in 2003, and a B.S. in Management Science and Information Systems from Rutgers University in 2000. His academic career at USI has progressed from assistant professor to associate professor, culminating in his promotion to full professor announced in May 2025 and effective August 12, 2025. He served as Chair of the Faculty Senate during the 2014-2015 academic year, demonstrating leadership in university governance. Fertig is recognized as a media expert on business administration, with specialized knowledge in entrepreneurship, small business management, resume writing, cover letter development, interviewing skills, and job search strategies.

Fertig's research and teaching interests center on effective management and leadership. He has contributed to the field through peer-reviewed publications, including 'How dominance, influence, steadiness, and compliance profiles can impact entrepreneurship education' published in 2022 in Management Teaching Review, 'Understanding Student Behavior With the DISCflex Instrument' in 2022, and 'Engineering a Class Debate to Practice the RED Model' focusing on critical thinking skills. Additional works include a 2022 article in The International Journal of Management Education co-authored with M.L. Joseph, and a book review titled 'The Evolution of Management Thought' in Academy of Management Learning & Education. His scholarship explores topics such as personality profiles in career aspirations, millennial career goals, ideological interactions in college outcomes, and the impact of professional credentials on employability. Fertig emphasizes practical advice in his teaching, encapsulated in his motto: 'Learn to follow before you learn to lead.' He actively engages with professional organizations, including roles in the Evansville-Area Human Resource Association.