Business & Economics: Instructor or Assistant Professor

University of Virginia; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Business and Economics beginning August 2027. Appointment will be at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor, depending on the successful candidate’s credentials and qualifications.

The department seeks a versatile faculty member whose primary teaching specialization is in one of the four areas: Finance, Economics, Analytics, or Accounting, with a

Qualifications

• Master's degree by start date in Finance, Economics, Analytics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Assistant Professor: Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree by the start date; ABD considered if degree is completed by start date.
• All candidates must be able to teach in one primary area from Finance, Economics, Analytics, or Accounting and in at least one additional subject area taught by the Department of Business and Economics; excellent oral and written communication skills; commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring; ability to collaborate with colleagues; and ability to teach in the assigned instructional formats.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in the primary and secondary teaching areas, and graduate courses when appropriate; teaching may be face-to-face or online.
• Advise and mentor students; support recruitment, retention, and professional development; maintain regular office hours.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, departmental committees, and College service.
• Engage in scholarly/professional activity appropriate to rank and appointment.
• Collaborate with business, industry, and community partners to support applied learning, internships, and experiential opportunities.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Student mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Analytics, Accounting, or Business Administration

Ph.D. or terminal degree by start date (ABD considered)

Job description

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Business and Economics beginning August 2027. Appointment will be at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor, depending on the successful candidate’s credentials and qualifications.

The department seeks a versatile faculty member whose primary teaching specialization is in one of the four areas: Finance, Economics, Analytics, or Accounting, with a