Adjunct Instructor of Business Administration

Adjunct Instructor Of Business Administration

Transylvania University, a top-tier, independent, residential liberal arts college in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Business Administration. This position involves teaching in-person classes, beginning August 31, 2026. Transylvania University recognizes that a diverse and inclusive community is essential to the fulfillment of our mission as a liberal arts institution. To that end, we seek to attract a diverse faculty skilled in the scholarship of teaching, research, and mentorship of students from a variety of backgrounds.

Candidates are encouraged, in their cover letter, to identify their strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive academic community.

Job Responsibilities:

The Business Administration program is an exclusively undergraduate program that emphasizes innovative, hands-on teaching in small class settings. The successful candidate will have expertise in finance. Applicants with an interest and experience in corporate finance or investment management are particularly encouraged to apply. The fall term course schedule (August 31 – December 11) will include Introduction to Business, Personal Finance, and Financial Management.

The spring term course schedule (January 11 – April 23) will include Financial Management, Financial Planning, and Investment Analysis. In your cover letter, please indicate which course(s) and term(s) you are applying to teach.

Qualifications:

A master’s degree or MBA in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. and/or previous college teaching experience. To begin the application process, submit a cover letter stating your qualifications and interest along with one PDF that contains your curriculum vitae and references. If you are selected to move forward in the application process, you will be asked to provide official graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation at a later date.

Send questions specific to this search to Dr. Marion Hambrick, search committee chair, iew of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Additionally, applicants may be subject to a background check.

Transylvania University is ranked in the top 15 percent of the nation’s four-year colleges by the Princeton Review, which cites its community-driven, personalized approach to a liberal arts education through 49 majors and 40 minors. Founded in 1780, it is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country, with approximately 1,000 students. Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community.

In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.