Assistant Professor of Business

Assistant Professor of Business (June 25, 2025)

The Department of Economics, Business, and Finance at Lake Forest College invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Business beginning Fall 2026. This role calls for a candidate with deep expertise in business analytics who can bring a data‑driven approach across the business curriculum.

• Prepare and teach courses such as business analytics and business information systems, and contribute to the department’s core curriculum, potentially including courses in management and/or marketing.
• Develop a research agenda leading to peer‑reviewed publications and mentor students in research.
• Engage in interdisciplinary programs within and outside the department.
• Maintain a 3‑3 teaching load with typically four annual preparations, and participate in a fully funded, one‑semester junior research sabbatical after a successful third‑year review.

• Ph.D. (or ABD acceptable if conferred prior to the 2026‑27 academic year) in Business Administration, Management, Business Analytics, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Strong background in business analytics with a data‑driven mindset.
• Experience teaching in a liberal arts setting and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All completed applications received by August 27 will receive full consideration. Submit applications via the Academy of Management (AOM) Career Services portal. Applicants who are unable to access the AOM’s portal should combine all materials in a single PDF file and submit it as an attachment to bussearch, using the applicant’s last name as the subject heading.

The salary range for this position is $76,000–$88,000. Comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits are offered; more information can be found at Employee Benefits | Lake Forest College.

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from over 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest, with 50% of the student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. The College emphasizes teaching quality, peer‑reviewed publications, and active participation in community.

For more information about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College.