Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Business

Location: Glenville

Glenville State University is seeking a full-time Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Business with an expertise in economics, finance, or accounting that supports their ability to teach a broad range of business courses. The department is looking for a candidate who is student-centered, adaptable, and can contribute to a positive culture. Applicants need the ability to engage students in connecting foundational business concepts to real-world decision-making that builds confidence and career readiness in learners.

Glenville State University is located in a rural area of West Virginia with a student base that includes first-generation, and Pell-eligible students. This position is ideal for a faculty member who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping a department to grow a robust program in a rural Appalachian area.

* Teach 30 hours (lecturer) or 24 hours (assistant professor) of courses per academic year (fall/spring semesters)

* Teach undergraduate (and possibly graduate) courses in areas of expertise

* Teach general business courses as needed to support program delivery and student progress

* Deliver courses in multiple formats (face-to-face, online, and hybrid)

* Advise and mentor students, supporting academic planning and contributing to retention and completion efforts through proactive engagement

* Engage in professional development

* Actively contribute to departmental and university assessments, committees, and service activities

* Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum innovation in teaching, scheduling, and program design with a strong sense of shared purpose

* Engage with regional partners to strengthen experiential learning and workforce alignment

Rank-Specific Expectations

* Lecturer:
Teaching-focused role with service and program contributions

* Assistant Professor:
Teaching excellence plus scholarly/professional engagement appropriate to rank and discipline

Required Qualifications

* Lecturer Rank:
Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field and at least 18 graduate credit hours in one or more of the primary teaching areas

* Assistant Professor Rank:
Earned doctorate in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

* Evidence of strong teaching effectiveness (college-level preferred)

* Ability to teach across multiple content areas

* Online teaching experience and comfort with instructional technology

* Professional credentials and/or meaningful applied/industry experience

* Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population, including first-generation and rural students

Applicants should submit (1) curriculum vitae, (2) teaching statement, (3) unofficial transcripts (official transcripts may be required if hired), (4) letter of interest, and (5) names and contact information for three professional references; for Assistant Professors, please include a research statement. Apply online at  Please submit only on this website as applications submitted by email or paper do not include critical information that is part of the online application.

Screening of all applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.