Job description

Washington and Lee University: Business Administration

Location: Lexington, VA
Open Date: Jun 25, 2026
Deadline:

Description
The Department of Business Administration in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor in data analytics. The appointment will begin July 1, 2027.

Faculty in this position will teach our required “Fundamentals of Business Statistics and Data Analytics” course and develop electives that build on existing departmental strengths while expanding student opportunity. Areas of particular interest include sustainability analytics, ethics of data science, business intelligence, visual analytics, cultural and legal implications of digital technology, machine learning, AI, and data-driven storytelling, though we welcome candidates with expertise across a wide range of domains.

This position requires a strong commitment to excellence in teaching within an undergraduate liberal arts setting. We are particularly interested in candidates who value interdisciplinary studies and can integrate their course content with other disciplines. Additionally, candidates with expertise or experience in diverse pedagogical techniques and a strong interest in experiential learning are highly encouraged to apply.

The school calendar consists of two 13-week terms, one in the fall and one in the winter, along with our unique 4-week spring term. The regular teaching load is five courses per year. New hires teach a 2-2 load in their first year.

In addition to a passion for innovative undergraduate teaching, we seek candidates who demonstrate the capacity to publish scholarly research in business and related fields, and who are enthusiastic about making service contributions to the W&L community. To support faculty research agendas, the university has a generous five-year sabbatical cycle as well as a pre-tenure research leave program.

W&L is ranked among the top 25 liberal arts institutions, and business administration is the largest academic department. We are committed to the development of a welcoming environment and strive to advance varied intellectual perspectives, backgrounds, and approaches within the department and its curriculum. We welcome applications from candidates who would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.

The expected salary for this position is between $147,000 – $157,000. Offers are based on factors such as relevant education, experience, tenure status, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Washington and Lee University offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families, as well as substantial support for faculty development through research funding, a strong culture of mentorship, and a pre-tenure leave program. To learn more about working at W&L, employee benefits, and life in the Shenandoah Valley, visit jobs.wlu.edu.

About Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University is a highly selective, private, liberal arts university with approximately 1800 undergraduates, located in the Shenandoah Valley in Lexington, Virginia.

Established in 1905, the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics offers a business education within the university’s larger liberal arts curriculum. The Williams School has been fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1927.

W&L’s Business Administration department offers an undergraduate major in Business Administration and supports interdisciplinary minors in Data Science, Arts Management, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, and Law, Justice, & Society.

Lexington (population 7,000) is a warm, welcoming, and historic town located between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Lexington is 40 minutes from Staunton, VA (home of the American Shakespeare Center), one hour from Charlottesville, VA, and three hours southwest of Washington, D.C.

Qualifications
A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required by the time of appointment. ABD candidates must present evidence that their dissertation will be defended by July 1, 2027, and have teaching experience. Ability to teach business statistics (with a preference for Python) and demonstrated teaching effectiveness are required.

How to apply

Review of applications will begin July 24, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. If you plan to attend AMCIS (Reno), please note this in your cover letter. Candidates should submit the following materials through the Interfolio portal at https://apply.interfolio.com/188550:

• Letter of Application summarizing your teaching interests and experience, your interest in a liberal arts environment, your scholarly contributions or plans, and your ability to work with students with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
• CV
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness including a teaching statement, representative syllabi, list of courses taught, and course evaluation (please note: “Selected comments” are not considered a substitute for full course evaluations)
• Names and contact information of three professional references

If you have questions about the position, please contact Prof. Keri Larson, chair of the search committee, at [email protected].

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