Job description
Hendrix College invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor of economics and business specializing in management to begin in August 2027. The successful candidates will work with other Economics and Business faculty to launch a new Business management major which is anticipated to start in August 2027. While we welcome candidates with broad interests in the management field, candidates with interests in sports, healthcare, operations, or supply chain management are particularly encouraged to apply. Primary teaching duties will include introductory and upper-level Business Management courses such as Principles of Management, Organization Behavior, Business Communications, Business Ethics, and upper-level Business Management electives. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. The terminal degree requirement is a Ph. D. in Business Management or a related field such as Business Administration or Business Analytics; ABD will be considered.
Celebrated among the country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value, Hendrix has been named one of the nation’s Most Innovative Schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings and is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 45 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges.
The College seeks to extend its tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship by attracting faculty who combine mastery of their disciplines with broad intellectual interests and commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college. Candidates who are excited to contribute to our new Via Hendrix curriculum, which combines hands-on work experience with a strong liberal arts education, are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and scholarly interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this stage). In addition, three letters of recommendation should be requested and sent by e-mail to [email protected]. Applications can be submitted at www.hendrix.edu/jobs. Review of materials will begin October 26, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Gina Bergfeld at [email protected], particularly if you are interested in more information about the position in advance of applying.
Hendrix is a distinguished liberal arts college located in Conway, Arkansas, thirty miles from Little Rock at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The College, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching liberal arts and career preparation. Hendrix College is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic specified by law. The College is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of civility and respect for all students, faculty, and staff.
>Hendrix College strives to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees treat each other with respect, dignity and courtesy. The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age, race, color, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or national origin.
