Assistant Professor of Economics and Business – Management

Hendrix • Conway, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hendrix College invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor of economics and business, specializing in management, beginning in August 2027. The successful candidates will collaborate with Economics and Business faculty to launch a new Business Management major, anticipated to begin in August 2027. Candidates with broad interests in management are welcome; particular interest is noted in sports, healthcare, operations, or supply chain management.

Primary teaching duties include introductory and upper-level Business Management courses, such as Principles of Management, Organization Behavior, Business Communications, Business Ethics, and upper-level electives. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. The College seeks faculty who combine mastery of their disciplines with broad intellectual interests and a commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college. Candidates interested in contributing to the Via Hendrix curriculum, which combines hands-on work experience with a strong liberal arts education, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing 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 transcripts are acceptable initially). Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by email to [email protected]. Applications can be submitted at www.hendrix.edu/jobs. Review of materials will begin October 26, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Gina Bergfeld at [email protected].

Hendrix College is a distinguished liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of civility and respect for all students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Business Management or a related field, such as Business Administration or Business Analytics; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Submit a cover letter addressing 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 transcripts acceptable initially).
• Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by email.

Nice To Haves

• Interests in sports, healthcare, operations, or supply chain management are particularly encouraged.
• Interest in contributing to the Via Hendrix curriculum and teaching in a liberal arts environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Economics and Business faculty to launch a new Business Management major, anticipated to start in August 2027.
• Teach introductory and upper-level Business Management courses, including Principles of Management, Organization Behavior, Business Communications, Business Ethics, and upper-level electives.
• Carry a normal teaching load of three courses per semester.
• Contribute to the College's Via Hendrix curriculum, which combines hands-on work experience with a strong liberal arts education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree