SUNY Online Teaching Ambassador 2026: Buffalo State – Alexander Ehms

Dr. Alexander Ehms is an Assistant Professor of Business at Buffalo State University, where he teaches courses in Operations Management, Leadership in Organizations, Data Analytics, and other related disciplines. He brings over sixteen years of professional experience into his teaching, having worked for a multinational law firm and a Fortune 500 company. His academic training includes a Doctorate in Organizational Behavior & Human Resources and an M.S. in Supply Chain and Operations Management.

Throughout his teaching career, he has worked with students from diverse academic, professional, and life backgrounds, both in traditional classroom settings and fully online learning environments. At Buffalo State University, Dr. Ehms has made a measurable impact on student achievement by supporting hundreds of students in earning specialized, industry-recognized certifications, digital badges, and micro-credentials embedded in his course materials. These industry-aligned credentials have strengthened students’ professional profiles and provided tangible skills that enhance competitiveness in the job market.

Dr. Ehms values online instruction for its ability to increase access, flexibility, and engagement for students balancing coursework with work, family responsibilities, and other commitments. His online courses are intentionally designed with a clear weekly structure, interactive assignments, short instructional videos, real-world business applications, and frequent opportunities for reflection and discussion. In recognition of his commitment to inclusive, student-centered course design and graduate mentorship, he received the Faculty Excellence in Accessibility of Content Award from Buffalo State University in 2024 and the Outstanding Master’s Project Advisor Award from the Graduate Advisory Council that same year.

Students consistently describe Dr. Ehms’s teaching as structured, engaging, and highly relevant to their professional goals. Many students note that the combination of academic rigor and industry experience makes complex business concepts easier to understand.

For Dr. Ehms, online teaching is not simply a delivery method, but a meaningful opportunity to create dynamic learning experiences that support student growth, confidence, and long-term success. Whether teaching in person or online, his goal is to prepare students to think critically, lead effectively, and succeed in today’s evolving business environment.