What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Management, Business, and Economics position at Virginia Wesleyan University?
Job Description
Management, Business, and Economics Positions
VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (www.vwu.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Management, Business, and Economics, with expertise in Marketing. Teaching responsibilities would include Marketing courses and interdisciplinary courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both in person and online formats. The position begins in August 2025.
Candidates must have either an earned doctorate in Marketing, or a terminal degree such as a DBA or Ph.D. in a related discipline with Marketing expertise by August 2025.
The University seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to teaching, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and student advising. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse multicultural community. Courses are taught in both in-person and online formats. The salary is competitive, and the University offers an attractive benefits package.
Application Instructions
Applicants should apply and submit, electronically (as a single PDF) , a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement on experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds, and transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point) to the Virginia Wesleyan University's employment site (Employment Opportunities | Virginia Wesleyan University). Three letters of reference should be sent to Human Resources, at employment@vwu.edu. A review of applications will begin on January 13, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be addressed to Dr. Michelle A. Vachris at mvachris@vwu.edu
About Us
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Virginia Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.
About Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Wesleyan University is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, the University annually enrolls approximately 1,600 students in undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work with 36 majors, 30 minors, and 12 pre-professional tracks. Graduate degrees include a Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Education. Students thrive in average class sizes of 14 and through the University's experiential learning, high-impact leadership, and career-development programs. An inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Virginia Wesleyan University inspires students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation, and the world.
Location
Virginia Wesleyan is a university with a coastal edge. Located in Virginia Beach, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay, our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at visitvirginiabeach.com / explore.
