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.

**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.

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 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.

The College & Surrounding Area:

Founded in 1848,Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorousacademic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovativecoaching program designed to maximize every student’s performance and potential.

Part of eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, Pennsylvania’s third-largest, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Valley, which also includes neighboring cities Bethlehem and Easton, is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the Northeast, leading Pennsylvania in population growth for people aged 18–34. Home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a rich blend of diverse cuisine, and so much more, visitLife in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College andcheck out Allentown here.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to valuing and enhancing diversity and encourages applications from individuals who can contribute to the diversity of our community. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate against any person based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetics, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, in its education programs and activities, including admissions and employment. Muhlenberg College does not discriminate on the basis of sex as required by Title IX.

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