"Assistant Professor/Lecturer of Business (Two positions)"

Job Details

Muhlenberg College, a leading liberal arts institution dedicated to student success and innovative education, invites applications for two full-time faculty positions within the Accounting, Business, Economics, and Finance Department. We are seeking passionate and qualified educators to join us starting Fall 2026 semester.

• Position 1 Focus: Marketing
• Position 2 Focus: Management (broadly defined)

These positions may be filled at the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Lecturer, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. We are seeking individuals who are committed to integrating liberal arts perspectives with practical business education.

Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching a diverse range of courses (3-3 load), including introductory and core courses within the undergraduate business curriculum, and upper-level elective courses specifically tailored to the candidate's area of expertise. Assistant Professor candidates will be expected to maintain an active and productive research agenda that ideally involves and benefits undergraduate students. Lecturer candidates should have the ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with the business community to enhance student opportunities.

Strong preference will be given to applicants who show interest in and ability to effectively integrate AI tools and quantitative methods into teaching, design and lead experiential learning opportunities, and contribute to the global education of students through curriculum and program development.

Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1B visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.

Required Qualifications

Candidates will be considered based on the following degree and experience requirements for each rank:

• For the rank of Lecturer: Candidates must hold by the time of hire an M.B.A. or a graduate degree in a related field and demonstrate significant industry experience with a proven ability to forge relationships with the business community.
• For the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Candidates must hold by the time of hire a D.B.A. or Ph.D. in Business, or Ph.D. in related field.

Successful candidates, regardless of rank, must successfully complete satisfactory background checks, including, but not limited to, education verification, criminal background checks, and child abuse clearance.

Application and Submission Instructions

To ensure full consideration, please submit all materials by November 21, 2025. All complete applications must be uploaded as one single PDF document through the Muhlenberg Workday Career Portal. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter: A letter describing your interest in the specific position (Marketing or Management).
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Teaching Statement: A statement articulating your teaching philosophy, methods, and experience. This document should also include:
   • For candidates seeking Lecturer rank: A summary of how your industry experience will inform your instruction.
   • For candidates seeking Assistant Professor rank: Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
4. Research Statement: For tenure-track assistant professor candidates, a statement of research interests that includes plans for peer-reviewed dissemination and involvement of undergraduate students
5. Statement on Belonging: Belonging is central to our mission as a liberal arts college. Please provide a statement that highlights the ways you have mentored and supported others in your academic and professional journey, and how you might extend that commitment within our community.
6. Professional References: Contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three professional references.

Please direct any inquiries regarding position responsibilities and requirements to Dr. Daniel Doviak, Associate Professor of Business and Philosophy and chair of the search committee, at ABEF@muhlenberg.edu. Questions regarding Muhlenberg’s Workday Career Portal may be directed to hr@muhlenberg.edu.