Jeffery Smith

Jeffery Smith is a Professor and the Frank Shrontz Chair in Professional Ethics in the Department of Management at the Albers School of Business & Economics, Seattle University. He serves as Department Chair and specializes in business ethics and corporate responsibility across management, finance, and accounting programs.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Research Focus: Professor Smith's work bridges philosophy and business, examining ethical decision-making frameworks in organizational contexts and the theoretical underpinnings of corporate social responsibility. His research demonstrates consistent emphasis on practical ethics applications within corporate governance and stakeholder theory.

Professional Leadership: Past President of the Society for Business Ethics with significant international engagement through visiting appointments at Tilburg University (Netherlands), Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, and Keck Graduate Institute.

Teaching & Contributions: Developer of nationally recognized curriculum including co-authorship of the textbook Ethics and the Conduct of Business, with primary teaching responsibilities in Business Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Moral and Political Philosophy courses.

Advising & Resources: No documented student advising records or research grant information available in current institutional profiles.