Job description
West Virginia Wesleyan College seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor in Business for the 2026-27 academic year. A highly qualified candidate will possess a PhD in Economics. A focus on macroeconomics is ideal. Applicants who also possess an MBA are preferred. Any applicant with a doctorate in business with at least 18 hours in economics, holding ABD status, or with equivalent professional experience will be considered. A candidate with undergraduate teaching experience is desired. Appointment to tenure track is possible if the qualifications of the successful applicant and the needs of the institution align.
Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan is an independent residential college located in the foothills of the Appalachians in Buckhannon, WV, named one of the “100 Best Small Towns in America.” The College is related to the United Methodist Church, with a curriculum committed to intellectual rigor, self-discovery, human dignity, mutual support, social justice, self-discipline, mental and physical wellness, the appreciation of diversity and the natural world, and the judicious use of resources. The College has over 40 undergraduate academic majors, six graduate programs, 21 NCAA Division II sports, comprehensive student life, community engagement, and outdoor recreational programs.
To apply, e-mail a single PDF containing a letter of interest connecting your experience to the position, curriculum vitae with contact information for three references, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. The candidate will be notified prior to references being contacted.
West Virginia Wesleyan College, a private educational institution, is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all qualified persons, welcomes students of all backgrounds and takes pride in the diversity of its faculty and staff. It assures students of access to all the privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available at the College. West Virginia Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, ancestry, marital/family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability or blindness, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law , to include Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act, in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational programs, employment, athletic programs, co-curricular activities, or other College administered programs.
How to apply
Application materials should be sent to Dr. Lynn M. Linder, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to application submitted by Februrary 1st. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check.
For specific questions about the position, contact the Director of the Albinson School of Business, Dr. Tracie Dodson, at [email protected].
