Assistant Professor of Business

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard load of 4.5 courses per year, including core courses such as Introduction to Business, Marketing, Marketing Research, and Marketing Strategy.
• Lead upper-level seminar courses within your specific area of expertise.
• Engage in sustained scholarly research or creative work appropriate to the field of marketing or social psychology.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate students.
• Support undergraduate research and incorporate students into your research program where applicable.
• Participate in departmental and college service, including committee work.

Requirements

• PhD or DBA degree (in hand or expected by the first semester of the 2027-28 academic year).
• Demonstrated research expertise in marketing, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, or social psychology.
• Proven potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• A strong commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience or understanding of working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Mentoring and professional development opportunities for new faculty.
• Paid pre-tenure leave for those on the standard six-year track.
• Startup support and internal grants for research and conference travel.

About the Company

Founded in 1833, Oberlin College is a private, highly selective national liberal arts college located near Cleveland, Ohio. As a leader in academic excellence and social progress, Oberlin is dedicated to creating a vibrant, inclusive community. The college's new business major offers a unique opportunity for faculty to serve as foundational members of a growing academic program within a premier liberal arts institution.