Assistant Professor​/Lecturer, Business; positions

Position: Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Business (multiple positions)
The Position:

Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Business (multiple positions)

Job Summary:

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 for the Fall 2026 academic year.

* 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, 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.

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 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 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.

A Great Place to Work

Muhlenberg offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to paid parental leave, tuition programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, life insurance, short-term disability insurance and retirement. Relocation assistance is available for this position. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Muhlenberg College supports faculty in additional ways, including internal grants for summer research and funds for conference travel and presentations. The Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning also offers a range of programs in support of faculty, including pedagogical workshops, support for meaningful classroom experimentation, and facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application and Submission Instructions

To ensure full consideration, please submit all materials by November 14, 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, stions regarding Muhlenberg's Workday Career Portal may be directed to hr.

The College & Surrounding Area:

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering…