Assistant Professor of Business

Ferrum, VA

Full Time

Academic Affairs

Experienced

The Role

Ferrum College invites applications for an open-rank position in Business (Instructor or tenure-track Assistant Professor), depending on credentials, beginning August 2026.
We seek a student-centered educator with the ability to teach principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics as part of the Business Administration curriculum. The successful candidate will teach a full course load (12 credit hours per semester) of undergraduate courses and contribute to the continued development of Ferrum’s Business program.
This position offers an opportunity to work closely with students in a small liberal arts setting that values experiential learning, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Primary teaching responsibilities include:
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Additional courses in business or related areas depending on the candidate’s expertise and program needs
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to:
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.
• Serve on departmental and college committees.
• Engage with the local business community and support experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Maintain professional engagement in their field (particularly for tenure-track candidates).

The College

Founded in 1913, Ferrum College is a private liberal arts college associated with the United Methodist Church, offering liberal arts and professional programs such as business, recreation leadership, musical theatre, agriculture, environmental science, teacher education, and criminal justice.
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia, Ferrum provides an outstanding educational experience in a setting of rich natural beauty with close access to lakes, rivers, and state parks.

Qualifications

Required:
• For Instructor rank: Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or a closely related field.
• For Assistant Professor (tenure-track): Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Economics, Business, or a closely related field (ABD considered).
• Demonstrated ability to teach microeconomics and macroeconomics at the undergraduate level.
• A commitment to teaching in a student-focused liberal arts environment.

Preferred:
• College-level teaching experience.
• Relevant professional or industry experience.
• Evidence of effective teaching and student engagement.
• For tenure-track candidates, potential for scholarly activity in a relevant field.
• Experience incorporating innovative or inclusive pedagogical approaches and instructional technologies.

Additional Information

Ferrum College seeks faculty who are committed to engaging a diverse student population and contributing to a collaborative campus community.
The final hiring decision is contingent upon programmatic and enrollment needs.

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